Michael
Mid-Level Food & Beverage Server
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About
Michael L. is a seasoned F&B Waiter specializing in providing exceptional dining experiences in fast-paced environments. With extensive experience in various prominent restaurants in the Philippines, he has honed his skills in both front-of-house and bar operations. Michael has served as a senior server at La Pícara Manila, where he delivered premium food and beverage service to international and corporate guests. He excelled at managing multi-course orders and overseeing fast-paced service operations. Additionally, he was a cross-trained FOH generalist at Las Flores, effectively handling server, bar, and cashier responsibilities. His strong situational awareness and effective conversational communication in English and Filipino languages enable him to enhance guest interactions, particularly in food pairings and premium wine services. With a valid Philippine passport, Michael is prepared for international deployment, ready to contribute to dynamic teams by leveraging his expertise in food safety compliance, POS systems, and order taking.
Experience
Waiter / Server
LIHIM CAFE · 2025 — PresentProvided food and beverage service to guests in a busy dining environment.Waiter / Banquet Server
DE NOVO RESTAURANT AND EVENT PLACE · 2025 — 2025Served food and beverages during large events, assisting with banquet and buffet operations. Ensured efficient table management and compliance with food safety protocols.Senior Server
LA PÍCARA MANILA · 2021 — 2024Administered food and drink service, managing order taking and delivery within tight schedules. Worked with kitchen staff to ensure dining operations ran smoothly and adhered to sanitation standards.Cross-Trained FOH Generalist (Server / Bar / Cashier)
LAS FLORES (BISTRO GROUP) · 2019 — 2021Performed various front-of-house roles, delivering food and beverage service while managing billing and inventory. Complied with cleanliness and food safety standards.Service Crew
SERENITEA CHA KITCHEN, INC. · 2016 — 2017Supported customer service and food preparation in a fast-casual dining setting.Waiter / Server
GRINGO – CHICKEN, RIBS & FRIENDS · 2014 — 2016Handled server responsibilities, ensuring high-quality dining experiences in a fast-paced restaurant. Maintained accuracy in food delivery and managed point-of-sale transactions.Coach
GRINGO – CHICKEN, RIBS & FRIENDS · 2013 — 2013Supervised service staff, managed daily operations, and provided training for junior team members.Service Crew
DOKIKS FOOD CORPORATION · 2012 — 2012Assisted with customer service and food preparation tasks.Food Server / Waiter
XTREMELY XPRESSO SUBICDelivered food and beverage service to customers in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Vocational Technology GraduateCentral Luzon College of Science and Technology · 2010 — 2012
- High School DiplomaOlongapo City National High School · 2004 — 2010
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