Michael Minnick
Bar Manager · Pierside Kitchen and Bar
San Clemente, CA
In My Own Words
Experienced and effective in restaurant management. Adept in all aspects of restaurants front and back of house operations. I come with over 24 years of industry experience in management and operations at fine dining and casual dining restaurants. I hold a diverse skill set, and as a result creating positive team relationships and excellent customer service for guests. I am extremely passionate about the food service industry and eager to use my experience to help another restaurant prosper.
Work Experience
Bar Manager
Pierside Kitchen and Bar2018 – 2020
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as
customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position.
- Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments
codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Bar Manager
Pierside Kitchen and Bar2018 – 2020
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as
customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position.
- Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments
codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Bar Manager
Pierside Kitchen and Bar2018 – 2020
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as
customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position.
- Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments
codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Bar Manager
Pierside Kitchen and Bar2018 – 2020
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as
customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position.
- Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments
codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Managing Partner/GM
Surfside Pizza2017 – 2018
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license
- Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall
customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant
locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc.
- In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Managing Partner/GM
Surfside Pizza2017 – 2018
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license
- Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall
customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant
locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc.
- In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Managing Partner/GM
Surfside Pizza2017 – 2018
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license
- Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall
customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant
locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc.
- In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Managing Partner/GM
Surfside Pizza2017 – 2018
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license
- Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall
customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant
locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc.
- In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Bartender
The Ranch Harvest Restaurant2016 – 2017
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly
- Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink
and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major
holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next
bartender would be setup for success.
Bartender
The Ranch Harvest Restaurant2016 – 2017
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly
- Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink
and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major
holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next
bartender would be setup for success.
Bartender
The Ranch Harvest Restaurant2016 – 2017
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly
- Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink
and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major
holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next
bartender would be setup for success.
Bartender
The Ranch Harvest Restaurant2016 – 2017
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly
- Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink
and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major
holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next
bartender would be setup for success.
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Wine Bistro2014 – 2016
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar.
- Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right
direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu
knowledge and customer service.
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Wine Bistro2014 – 2016
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar.
- Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right
direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu
knowledge and customer service.
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Wine Bistro2014 – 2016
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar.
- Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right
direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu
knowledge and customer service.
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Wine Bistro2014 – 2016
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar.
- Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right
direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu
knowledge and customer service.
independent sales rep
Alpine Stars2013 – 2014
I handled all sales for key accounts in the socal region.
retail customer service/wholesale customer service/inside sales
Rainbow Sandals2008 – 2014
handled all retail customer service calls, processed web orders, checked status of orders etc. handled california and florida key accounts in the wholesale division
