Big Mike

We’ve done a few blog posts about people who used to work here. So, we thought it was time to do a post on our most famous current employee, Mike. Aka “Big Mike” aka “The Mikey”. Our coworker with the mohawk & more fingers than teeth.

Big Mike started working as a dishwasher approximately 20 years ago when he moved from Las Vegas to be closer to family. In those two decades, Mikey became a legend in the Oak Creek Community. Most regulars & employees at Erv’s have their own favorite Big Mike Story to tell because there are SO. MANY. OF. THEM.

Mikey’s current role is Kitchen Manager, but he does almost anything & everything around the restaurant. He’s most famously known for inventing the Garbage Sandwich, our best-selling sandwich. He’s also a Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM). But not only is he a talented cook, he’s also often the one to complete any odd job. From running food to customers, to planning birthday celebrations for the staff, Mikey usually has a major hand in most fun things that happen. Everyone knows if there’s a task that needs to be done, especially with irregularity, you will hear Danielle say, “That’s a Mikey Job”.

Above all else, Mikey’s most defining characteristic is his endless generosity. It’s infectious and everybody who has been part of the Erv’s Community can attest to it. Mikey has famously invited over 200 guests from the restaurant to what he calls “Erv’s North.” for food & drink. So next time you see a Big Mike delivering your food, growl like a pirate to thank him. You might get your own Mikey Story to tell later on…