Michelle LeMarr

Experience

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  Ozumo Japanese Restaurant

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

  Responsible for all scheduling, server training and opening and closing duties of the very large and popular Japanese restaurant. Direct supervision of over 50 employees. Launched a series of wine dinners to promote customer knowledge of Japanese culture and cuisine. Knowledge on front and back of the house training, finical systems, scheduling, budget, cost control, vendor relationships and recruitment. Managed staff members in a style that was respectful, educational and highly motivational for the team of servers. Show less

  • Restaurant Manager

    Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Server

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
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  Umami Sustainable Seafood

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

  Server

  Server in a sophisticated, fast-paced and high-end, Japanese restaurant with quick table turns. Proficient and have exceptional knowledge of most raw fish identification, sustainability and Japanese customs. Complete comprehension of sake, wine, Japanese whiskeys and typical liquors. Consistently achieve highest nightly sales ($3,500+most evenings).

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  Adventures in Wine

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Outside Sales Representative

  Managed and kept current an account list of 100 retail and restaurant accounts throughout San Francisco. Gave direction to the customer relations department on how to promote the extensive wine portfolio of over 500 labels worldwide. Increased active account list by 50% within the first six months.

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  Wattle Creek Winery

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Facilitated all sales for the 8,000 case a year winery, with wine distribution i CA, AZ, NV and TX. Prioritizing, managing and minting relationship with distributors, while strategically developing new accounts in defined sales territory. Develop an annual comprehension sales strategy including detailed monthly and annual sales quotas and reports. Brand ambassador responsible for implementing company's business plan. Managed all sales budgets, which inlcude: samples, promotions, travel and entertainment. Show less

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Tasting Room Associate

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Hotel Iroquois

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Dining Room Manager
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  Sun Valley Company

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2024

  • Beverage Manager

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2024

  • General Manager

    Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  • General Manager

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017