Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Job Tasks
Custom
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Michael Florence

Fresno

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven server with extensive experience; most recently at Table Mountain Casino Inc., Highly skilled in fine dining and mixology. A proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through exceptional service and effective time management. Skilled in upselling and maintaining a strong front of house, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all patrons.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Table Mountain Casino Inc.
Friant
11.2024 - Current

Eagles Landing, Blue Oak, Sukai, Event Center:

serving and bartending ranging from high end dinner service, full service late night bartending, upper-end clientele drink mixology, and special events crafting many cocktails.

Bartender/Server

Blast and Brew
Fresno
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Mixed cocktails and crafted specialty drinks for diverse clientele.
  • Provided excellent customer service and maintained positive guest interactions.
  • Managed inventory and restocked supplies to ensure efficient bar operations.

Server, Bar, M.A.

Chili’s Bar and Grill
Visalia
09.2011 - 10.2021
  • Maintaining highest standards of table service, while assisting all facets of the restaurant
  • Serving drinks promptly and food hot
  • Handling of 15 or more tables while catering to every guest’s specific needs
  • Treating every table in the restaurant as if it was my own
  • Helping other servers, expeditors, to-go or bar when backed up
  • Resolving any guest complaint with patience and professionalism to ensure that they will leave wanting to return to this restaurant

Server

All-American Sports Grill
Fountain Hills
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Server

Marie Callender’s
Visalia
08.2008 - 07.2009
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.

Host/To-go/Food-runner/Server

Mimi’s Café
Visalia
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Managed seating arrangements, optimizing table flow during peak hours.
  • Greeted and welcomed guests, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Collaborated with servers to communicate guest needs and preferences.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Business

CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA

A.A. - General studies

College of The Sequoias
Visalia CA

Skills

  • Pos proficiency
  • Offering menu tours
  • Full bar knowledge
  • Fine dining experience
  • Running a bartop/well
  • Upselling food and drinks
  • Passion for the guest
  • Bussing all tables
  • Food/drink running
  • Time management
  • Competence with many tables and large parties
  • Expediting orders
  • Opening and closing duties
  • FOH and BOH cleanliness standards
  • MA experience
  • Team style server

Job Tasks

  • Maintaining highest standards of table service, while assisting all facets of the restaurant
  • Serving drinks promptly and food hot
  • Handling of 15 or more tables while catering to every guest’s specific needs
  • Treating every table in the restaurant as if it was my own
  • Helping other servers, expeditors, to-go or bar when backed up
  • Resolving any guest complaint with patience and professionalism to ensure that they will leave wanting to return to this restaurant

Custom

  • Tavaris Willis, G.M., Chilis Bar and Grill, (209)752-5573
  • Arlie Turman, G.M., Chili’s Bar and Grill, (209)675-4853
  • Dale Zeller, Ret. USAF Lt. Col, (702)830-3999
  • Gloria/Leslie, Restaurant Mngr. TMCR (559)822-7777

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Table Mountain Casino Inc.
11.2024 - Current

Bartender/Server

Blast and Brew
03.2024 - 08.2024

Server, Bar, M.A.

Chili’s Bar and Grill
09.2011 - 10.2021

Server

All-American Sports Grill
08.2009 - 05.2010

Server

Marie Callender’s
08.2008 - 07.2009

Host/To-go/Food-runner/Server

Mimi’s Café
01.2005 - 01.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Business

CSU Fresno

A.A. - General studies

College of The Sequoias
Michael Florence