Benjamin Bostrom
Wheat Ridge,CO
Summary
Dedicated service industry team player, with proven ability to provide excellent service through cooperation and communication. Experienced in FOH+BOH restaurant teams, as well as working independently and in teams in bartending and catering events. Sole bartender for Kroger Board of Directors, and history working at Kroger CEO's residence. High attention to detail, with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and great client experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Last Call Mobile Bartending
05.2014 - Current
- Provide mobile bartending services, often alongside a caterer (Kroger owned - Chef's Choice catering) in venues such as weddings, corporate events, and private residential parties
- Frequent solo work requiring excellent insight, planning and independent problem solving.
Server/Cook/Saute
Pomodori's Pizzeria
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Wood fired pizza restaurant offering upscale Italian offerings
- Starting as a prep/pizza cook, working up to the saute station, and moving to FOH serving tables
- Served local celeb and former politician Jerry Springer
- Moved between two locations to help staffing coverage
- Wood fired pizza restaurant offering upscale Italian offerings
Independent Contractor
Self
02.2006 - 02.2012
- Working independently and with a partner providing in home refinishing and upgrades
- Remodeling, audio, theatre, and automation controls
- High attention to detail and excellent communication with high-end clients
Saute cook
TGI Friday's
02.2004 - 02.2006
- Saute cook in extremely high volume location on a riverboat on the Ohio river
- Work with a partner to deliver consistent and timely dishes
- Majority of trainees in this kitchen did not return after their first day
Education
Muskingum College - Mathematics, Music
Muskingum College
New Concord, OH05.2001
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Highly reliable
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
Timeline
Bartender
Last Call Mobile Bartending
05.2014 - Current
Server/Cook/Saute
Pomodori's Pizzeria
03.2012 - 03.2014
Independent Contractor
Self
02.2006 - 02.2012
Saute cook
TGI Friday's
02.2004 - 02.2006
Muskingum College - Mathematics, Music
Muskingum College
Similar Profiles
Cassandra WhittedCassandra Whitted
Bartender at Mobile BartendingBartender at Mobile Bartending
Vanessa EatonVanessa Eaton
Bartender at Bar Babes Mobile BartendingBartender at Bar Babes Mobile Bartending
Devin R. HamiltonDevin R. Hamilton
Managing Bartender at Bourbons and Brews Mobile BartendingManaging Bartender at Bourbons and Brews Mobile Bartending