Christopher "Lars" Treat
Seattle
Summary
Hospitality professional with 20+ years of experience in high-volume restaurants, stadiums, and event venues. Proven ability to drive sales, lead service teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences under pressure. Skilled in conflict resolution, upselling, and operational efficiency. Recognized for professionalism, composure, and building strong guest relationships in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
Seattle, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Represent Levy Restaurants across two of Seattle’s busiest and most dynamic venues: Lumen Field and WAMU Theater
- Delivered high-volume bar service to crowds of 60,000+ during Seahawks games, concerts, and large-scale events.
- Maintained speed and accuracy under pressure while serving hundreds of guests per shift in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Stayed organized and prepped throughout shifts to reduce downtime and increase total drink output during peak periods.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for fans and guests.
Bartender
Mox Boarding House
Bellevue, United States
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
The Westy Roosevelt
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bartender
Pono Ranch
Seattle, WA
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift and preparing cash drawers.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deescalate.
Retail Sale Professional
Comcast
Seattle, Washington
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills to create client rapport and grow profitability.
- Efficiently solved complex problems that impacted management.
- Negotiated contracts and tailored sales approaches to specific client to increase profitability & marketing effectiveness.
- Promoted brand awareness and utilized networking for brand development.
- Studied product and local markets to adjust sales pitches and adapt strategies for optimized sales for me and my team.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper salesmanship and relations with clients.
- Established open and professional relationships with teammates to create a healthy work environment and energy.
Bartender
Applebees
Factoria, Washington
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods.
- Kept a professional personal appearance.
- Created engaging connections between guests to create loyalty.
- Having great interpersonal skills and understanding to fit customer's needs promptly and efficiently.
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Kept our store #1 in Liquor sales and in the Chateau Ste. Michelle bottle bunch for 3 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Collaborative team player
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Collaborative team leader with coaching experience
- Great interpersonal aptitude and problem solving
- Outgoing and courteous personality
- Detail-oriented with commitment to service excellence
- Maintains highest professional and operational standards
Timeline
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
Mox Boarding House
12.2023 - 08.2024
Bartender
The Westy Roosevelt
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender
Pono Ranch
04.2021 - 06.2022
Retail Sale Professional
Comcast
02.2019 - 04.2021
Bartender
Applebees
09.2015 - 02.2019