Kristopher Rich
Denver,CO
Summary
Talented food and beverage service professional accustomed to working in fast-paced, high volume environments to manage entire customer process, from initial greeting and ordering through basic order preparation and payments. Efficient and self-motivated with necessary multitasking and organizational skills to handle high customer volume. Trained in food handling and safety.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Charlie's Denver
05.2015 - Current
- Tapped beer kegs and served draft beer, bottled alcoholic beverages, mixed alcoholic beverages, and specialty alcoholic beverages
- Served alcoholic beverages in high-volume establishment, upholding superior record of positive feedback
- Welcomed and engaged guests with warm conversation, building bar loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
Entertainer
Charlie's Denver
05.2015 - Current
- Provided memorable experiences for every guest by hosting three weekly interactive shows which included a top 5 show recognized by Westword Magazine
- Accelerated in developing new shows and various other events
- Performed in choreographed dances, skits, and games, boosting viewer engagement and participation
- Interaction with customers to boost sales of alcoholic beverages.
Server
Hamburger Mary's Denver
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Recorded and memorized orders of specialty food and beverage items in a fun and upbeat environment
- Trained new servers in restaurant policies and menu knowledge
- Complied with all laws regarding safe serving of alcoholic beverages including strict and thorough age verification
- Performed opening and closing duties.
Front Desk Receptionist
The Parlour Denver
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Booked hair and skin appointments for clients and stylists
- Helped stock and sell retail
- Helped to record inventory and log payroll occasionally
- Took general phone calls and forwarded messages for the staff
- Performed opening and closing duties including cash-handling, making bank deposits, and balancing of cash and credit transactions.
Server
Gunther Toody's
06.1998 - 02.2012
- Recorded and memorized food and beverage orders of American diner cuisine in a fun and fast-paced 1950's inspired atmosphere
- Trained new servers in restaurant policies and menu knowledge
- Complied with all health department regulations including food handling, sanitation, and safety
- Performed opening and closing duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant-Food Service and Beverage Management -
Johnson and Wales
Denver, CO05.2023
Skills
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Point of sale systems: Micros, Aloha
- Bartending
- Conflict Resolution
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Order Accuracy
- Food Handling
Certification
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals - Certified Food Safety Manager
Timeline
Bartender
Charlie's Denver
05.2015 - Current
Entertainer
Charlie's Denver
05.2015 - Current
Server
Hamburger Mary's Denver
02.2012 - 05.2015
Front Desk Receptionist
The Parlour Denver
09.2008 - 01.2012
Server
Gunther Toody's
06.1998 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant-Food Service and Beverage Management -
Johnson and Wales
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