Miguel Reyes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hospitality professional with over 12 years of experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, and high-volume restaurant operations. Skilled in bar support, bartending, food running, guest relations, restaurant setup, and event execution. Recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, leadership, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering elevated guest experiences and maintaining exceptional service standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner /Food Expeditor
Maybourne Hotel Dante
Beverly Hills, California
03.2023 - Current
- Helped establish and organize the food runner system during the restaurant’s opening operations.
- Coordinated communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff to maintain efficient service flow.
- Assisted with high-profile events, private buyouts, and large-scale service operations.
- Maintained exceptional attention to detail while delivering food accurately and efficiently.
- Volunteered for additional responsibilities including setup, polishing, station preparation, and operational support.
Server Assistant / Bar Support
Cipriani
Beverly Hills, CA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted servers and bar staff in a high-volume fine dining environment while maintaining elevated guest service standards.
- Opened the restaurant daily, ensuring proper setup of linens, silverware, glassware, and dining areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout service to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Supported guest accommodations and expedited service during peak dining hours.
- Restocked service stations and maintained operational readiness throughout shifts.
Bartender / Server
A Beautiful Life
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Advanced from barback to bartender and server through strong performance and operational knowledge.
- Crafted cocktails while providing attentive and personalized guest service.
- Assisted with bar operations, inventory management, and maintaining service efficiency during high-volume shifts.
- Supported restaurant operations during staffing shortages by multitasking across multiple front-of-house roles.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and professionalism throughout service.
Food Runner / Barback / Server Assistant
Bottega Louie
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Supported high-volume restaurant and bar operations at both Downtown Los Angeles and West Hollywood locations.
- Managed liquor restocking, garnish preparation, inventory organization, and bar setup responsibilities.
- Assisted with reopening operations for the West Hollywood location following the pandemic.
- Expedited food service while maintaining accuracy, urgency, and strong communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained polished guest-facing service standards in a fast-paced fine dining environment.
Bartender / Server
Le Grand
Los Angeles, California
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared a wide range of cocktails in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed bar setup, inventory, and daily operational responsibilities.
- Delivered high-level guest service while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Assisted both bar and dining room operations to support overall restaurant efficiency.
Education
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- Fine Dining Service
- Barback Operations
- Bartending
- Guest Relations
- High-Volume Service
- Restaurant Opening & Setup
- Event Coordination
- Food Running & Expediting
- Inventory Management
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Restaurant Operations
- Upselling & Guest Experience
- Time Management
- Luxury Hospitality Standards
Timeline
Server Assistant / Bar Support
Cipriani
05.2024 - 01.2025
Food Runner /Food Expeditor
Maybourne Hotel Dante
03.2023 - Current
Bartender / Server
A Beautiful Life
03.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender / Server
Le Grand
07.2022 - 03.2023
Food Runner / Barback / Server Assistant
Bottega Louie
08.2015 - 12.2023
Theodore Roosevelt High School