Fine Dining Assistant Manager

MICHELLE MERINO

**** ***** ****** #* * Miami Beach, FL 33141

Ph: 978-***-**** ǀ E mail: *********@**.***

Professional Profile

Dedicated and enthusiastic hospitality professional with extensive experience in fine dining and high end service. Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, building lasting relationships, and contributing to a dynamic team. Skilled in multitasking, team leadership, and maintaining composure under pressure in fast paced environments.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Deep passion for food, wine, and hospitality

• Strong knowledge of service etiquette and fine dining standards

• Exceptional guest relationship building and retention

• Ability to multitask and excel under pressure

• Experienced in training, scheduling, inventory management, and team building

Professional Experience

Prime 54 at Fontainebleau ǀ Miami Beach, FL

Server ǀ 2022 – Present

• Provide top tier service in a high volume, upscale dining environment.

• Develop guest rapport, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to maintain seamless service. Chef Stef’s Kitchen ǀ Miami, FL

Server/Kitchen/Bar ǀ 2020 – Present

• Perform dual roles in both front of house and back of house operations.

• Assist in menu execution, beverage service, and guest relations. Red Sobe ǀ Miami Beach, FL

Server ǀ 2019 – 2022

• Delivered exceptional dining experiences in a trendy, high energy setting.

• Handled large parties and VIP guests with professionalism and efficiency. Boston Harbor Hotel ǀ Boston, MA

Server ǀ 2018 – 2019

• Provided refined service in a luxury hotel setting.

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of wine pairings and gourmet cuisine. Deuxave ǀ Boston, MA

Server ǀ 2016 – 2018

• Maintained high standards of service in an award winning fine dining restaurant.

L’Espalier ǀ Boston, MA

Server ǀ 2014 – 2016

• Delivered impeccable service in one of Boston’s premier fine dining establishments.

The Capital Grille ǀ Burlington, MA

Server ǀ 2011 – 2014

L’Andana ǀ Burlington, MA

Server/Captain ǀ 2008 – 2011

Joppa Fine Foods ǀ Newburyport, MA

Assistant Manager ǀ 2004 – 2007

Williams Sonoma Inc. ǀ Westport, CT; Boston & Peabody, MA Assistant Manager ǀ 1999 – 2000 & 2001 – 2003

Education

University of Massachusetts ǀ Amherst, MA (1987 – 1991) Blaine Beauty Career School ǀ Lowell, MA (2003 – 2004) Certifications

• Responsible Vendors Florida Food Handling

• Responsible Vendors Alcohol Florid

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