Michael Collins Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

* Opened dining room and bar by stocking bar with product, cleaned and set all tables* Very skilled in formal dining presentation and serving technique, including wine service; good foundation of wine knowledge* Extensive bussing and food-running experience, as well as bar backing and some bartending* Execution of Room Service Orders* Used Micros POS system

* Used MICROS POS System* Opened dining room and bar by stocking bar with product, cleaned and set all tables, prepared music for the evening, including compiling of contemporary music for restaurant* Hosted in 200 seat restaurant; reserving and confirming approximately 80 reservations daily, including large parties and private events* Fluent with Open Table reservation software technology* Served sections of up to 30 people* Food Running, preparation of coffees and desserts

* Managed and maintained 70 seat bar/restaurant, inc. satellite bars and bottle service * Responsible for $200 floats, cash at the end of the night, between $500-1000* Trained and supervised up to 5 new staff members for several front/back of house positions, demonstrating and coaching company procedure; delegated duties to several staff members as required* Expedited all food orders from kitchen to dining floor, directed servers and runners, all while maintaining presentation and… Show more * Managed and maintained 70 seat bar/restaurant, inc. satellite bars and bottle service * Responsible for $200 floats, cash at the end of the night, between $500-1000* Trained and supervised up to 5 new staff members for several front/back of house positions, demonstrating and coaching company procedure; delegated duties to several staff members as required* Expedited all food orders from kitchen to dining floor, directed servers and runners, all while maintaining presentation and quality of the food* Followed and enforced all company policies and procedures* Fluent with social media and marketing, have increased awareness and sales in establishment* Opened restaurant and bar by stocking bar with product, cleaned and set all tables, prepared music for the evening, including compiling of music for restaurant* Used Silverware POS Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

* Opened dining room and bar by stocking bar with product, cleaned and set all tables, prepared music for the evening, including compiling of contemporary music for restaurant* Hosted in 200 seat restaurant; reserving and confirming approximately 80 reservations daily, including large parties and private events* Fluent with Open Table reservation software technology* Skilled in formal dining presentation and serving technique, including wine service* Extensive bussing and… Show more * Opened dining room and bar by stocking bar with product, cleaned and set all tables, prepared music for the evening, including compiling of contemporary music for restaurant* Hosted in 200 seat restaurant; reserving and confirming approximately 80 reservations daily, including large parties and private events* Fluent with Open Table reservation software technology* Skilled in formal dining presentation and serving technique, including wine service* Extensive bussing and food-running experience, as well as bar backing and some bartending* Daily and weekly ordering/reception of freight, as well as counting of inventory * Food preparation and assembly of cold appetizers, using market fresh ingredients including radicchio, goat cheese, pistachios and prosciutto* Dish washing including operation and maintenance of machine, removal and storage of clean dishes and cookware* Trained and supervised up to 30 new staff members for several front of house positions, demonstrating and coaching company procedure; delegated duties to several staff members as required* Expedited all food orders from kitchen to dining floor, directed servers and runners, all while maintaining presentation and quality of the food* Followed and enforced all company policies and procedures* Ordered all dry goods inventory as well as alcohol and beverages weekly, orders as large as $15,000. Budgeted and controlled bar cost * Managed and maintained 150 seat bar, lounge and patio, satellite bars and bottle service Show less

Diploma, Television Broadcasting

Theater

Activities and Societies: Theater Production

Honors

Activities and Societies: Theater, Choir