Chris Bostick
Austin,TX
Summary
Talented professional and genuine music lover with many years of experience and a successful career in planning, developing, and executing programming and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and cultivating strong teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, Co-Owner, General Manager, Booking
Half Step
Austin, TX
04.2012 - Current
- Created Rainey Street’s first true award winning cocktail bar that also features dynamic live music and event programming.
- Formulated proven systems for consistency of cocktails, culture, training and service in a high volume atmosphere.
- Developed Austin’s original on-site large format ice program.
- Implemented an inclusive management/ownership style built on emotional intelligence that has resulted in positive retention rates.
Beverage Program Consultant, Partner
De Nada Cantina
Austin, TX
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Created a dynamic and focused agave based beverage program utilizing over a decade of experience working with high end tequila and mezcal brands.
- Designed a training program for new staff that focuses on cocktail creation, batching, continuing education, restaurant systems and operations.
- Advised senior management on strategies for optimizing program operations while minimizing costs.
- Identified issues or areas of improvement within existing programs and developed solutions accordingly.
General Manager
The Varnish
Los Angeles, California
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Took the helm of a beloved LA speakeasy and along with our ownership and team, led it to globally recognized and award winning cocktail bar status
- Developed systems and curriculum for spirits and cocktail education and training.
- Brought good old fashioned Texas hospitality to downtown Los Angeles.
DJ Bananaphone
DJ Bananaphone
Austin, TX
02.2014 - Current
- Collector of vinyl records in all genres with a specialization in Japanese records recorded from 1965 to 1990.
- Sincere dedication to audio quality utilizing high end gear including Technics 50th Anniversary turntables and a Japanese made limited edition Alpha Recording Systems 9100B 4ch rotary mixer.
- Communicated with venue owners to determine music preferences, scheduling and anticipated event attendance.
Education
BAR Ready - Hospitality, Spirits, Cocktails
Beverage Alcohol Resource
New York, NY05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
St Edward’s University
Austin, TXSkills
- Growth mindset
- Partnership building
- Goal setting
- Marketing
- Revenue development
- Consulting
- Start-up operations
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Strategic vision
Timeline
Beverage Program Consultant, Partner
De Nada Cantina
05.2020 - 05.2024
DJ Bananaphone
DJ Bananaphone
02.2014 - Current
Founder, Co-Owner, General Manager, Booking
Half Step
04.2012 - Current
General Manager
The Varnish
03.2009 - 03.2012
BAR Ready - Hospitality, Spirits, Cocktails
Beverage Alcohol Resource
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
St Edward’s University