Mike Carman
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
I have worked every aspect of the restaurant industry including line cook, private chef, catering, fine dining, to managing the busiest breakfast restaurant on Kauai for six years. My focus and dedication to making people happy by instilling encouragement, positive attitude and work environment is what my strongest assets are
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked well among a large variety of people catering to members in all aspects that being general service, weddings, catering, and events
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Works well on POS systems and familiar with most
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server
Citron Bistro
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked in a high volume breakfast and lunch restaurant with responsibilities including table service, all beverage service including alcohol, and food running
- Very focused on customers needs and attention by remembering names and common orders of guests
- Very flexible in hours and attention to detail in completing what was at task
Assistant/Private Chef
Lyons Companies
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Exclusively worked for a high end marketing firm cultivating all private events, small parties, and private dinners
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
- Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu
Portland, OR01-2003
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Attention to guest engagment
- Hospitality service expertise
- Works well with others
- Team player
- Excessive knowledge of beer and wine
- Attentive to upkeep of sanitation practices
- Strong in guiding customers to fit their needs
- Very knowledgeable in upselling without exerting pressure on the guest
- Very competent in being able to easily explain all aspects of any food
Accomplishments
- Graduated with high honors
- Have opened many restaurants
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate (FHC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Server
Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club
03.2024 - 12.2024
Server
Citron Bistro
01.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant/Private Chef
Lyons Companies
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Food Handler Certificate (FHC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu
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