Dining Room Social Media

Michael Simko

*****.**********@*****.*** 757-***-**** 1709 Whitethorne Road., Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Mission Statement

To inspire clients with a unique hospitality experience, never forgetting traditional values in a changing modern world

WORK EXPERIENCE

Maître D and Dining Room Manager, Monastery, Norfolk, VA Nov 2023 – Present

Led a service staff of 5-10 waiters in a 100-person dining room for over 30 years

Developed and mentored sous-chefs who went on to lead high operating kitchens in Hampton Roads and New York

Head Chef and KitchenManager, Café Europa, Portsmouth, VA Aug 1987 – Sep 2023

Led a service staff of 5-10 waiters in a 100-person dining room for over 30 years

Developed and mentored sous-chefs who went on to lead high operating kitchens in Hampton Roads and New York

Personally developed and learned Italian, Spanish, and French cuisine in high traffic Downtown Portsmouth

Drove restaurant social media and marketing

Maintained reservation system for which restaurant depended on for weekly reservations

Hotel Manager, Park Lane Hotel, New York City, NY Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

Dining Room Manager, Hyatt Hotel, New York City, NY Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

SKILLS & OTHER

Client relation-building

Restaurant Operation Software

Restaurant equipment pricing

Team Management

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