Christopher Anderson
10685 County Road ZZ,WI
Summary
Dynamic Bar Manager with lifelong knowledge and insight into service industry. Proven track record demonstrating key transferable skills through multiple establishments including a 7-year tenure at Boathouse on the Bay. Another notable employment was formal training and staffing at Wickman House, a James Beard-nominated restaurant. Accompanied by a rich history of participation in extracurricular activities ranging from Boy Scouts to being a year-round competitive athlete, there is virtually no ceiling when it comes to learning and development. Excels in fast-paced environments, thrives in a team environment, and aspires to become the best at every objective in life. Experience varies from hospitality/service industry to landscaping/caretaking as well as other trade work (base level carpentry, electrical, painting etc.). Willing to adapt to new environments and seeks growth through every experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
BBEB LLC D/b/a Blue Bear Ellison Bay
05.2024 - Current
- Establish a new business entity within a small community rooted in traditional values
- Coordinate and carry out new restaurant floor plan
- Coordinate and execute assembly of various essential bar equipment including liquor shelves, sinks, drain boards, storage units etc.
- Communicate with ownership and handle problems as necessary
- Hire, train, and oversee bar staff
- Develop craft cocktail program
- Attend wine tastings and assist to curate extensive wine menu
- Communicate with vendors and assist with weekly orders
- Order and stock various bar items
- Caretake onsite living wall/garden through daily watering, pruning, weeding and harvesting
- Marketing new business concept through word of mouth, online promotion, encouraging reviews etc.
- Create daily/weekly menu specials
- Assist with staff schedule
- Ensure proper stocking, storage and cleaning of outdoor bar
Assistant Manager
Blue Bear Racine
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Organize building inventory
- Assist with staff scheduling
- Assist with overall ordering from vendors
- Boost and maintain employee morale
- Streamline general operations
- Fill in as necessary for various roles throughout restaurant
Bar Manager
Boathouse on the Bay
05.2017 - 10.2023
- Train, schedule and oversee bar staff
- Effectively coordinate with other managers
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships
- Facilitate camaraderie between staff
- Establish and maintain clientele
- Maintain sufficient bar inventory
- Menu development
- Analyze and maximize profit margins
- Maintain quality standards
- Ensure lawful and ethical bartending
- Communicate with owners to ensure proper implementation of business plan
Server/Prep Cook
Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Scoop and prepare ice cream cones and dishes
- Service of tables as wait staff
- Clean floors, surfaces, equipment etc.
- Learn to properly manage transactions with patrons
- Efficiently prepare food for service
- Store, stock and communicate necessary orders for restaurant inventory
- Provide exceptional customer experience rooted in generational family-friendly service
Caretaker and Landscaperd
Dan Barnowsky
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of outdoor pool at condominium complex
- Various groundskeeping duties such as mowing lawns, general maintenance of buildings, assisting tenants as requested
- Timely response to various tenant issues and/or requests
- Seasonal cleaning of property and condominiums (exterior)
- Painting decks, buildings, signs etc. as necessary/requested
- :Mulching and landscaping various pathways throughout property
- Watering tenants' plants as necessary/requested
- Help owner of business with any other tasks/jobs per request, including - pouring and setting concrete docks, splitting and stacking firewood, delivering items to various clientele, etc.
Stocker/Grocery Bagger
Piggly Wiggly
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Maintain proper dairy inventory
- Stock miscellaneous store items
- Assist bagging groceries for patrons
- Maintain and build customer relations
- Corral grocery carts
- Rotate perishable items as necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2021
Skills
- Growth-Oriented Mindset
- Problem-solving
- Team Skill Enhancement
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Customer Service Excellence
- Craft Cocktail Expertise
- Menu Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor management
- Event coordination
- Expense Management
Accomplishments
-Life Scout ranking in Boy Scouts, with above Eagle Scout-level merits
-NMDP bone marrow donor
-High School Track & Field School Record Holder in both Shot Put and Discus Throw at Gibraltar (Wisconsin)
-(First Time in School History) 2019 Men's Team Outdoor Track & Field National Champions at UW-Eau Claire
- 2020 Men's Indoor Track & Field Weight Throw All-American at UW-Eau Claire
-2021 Men's Team Outdoor Track & Field National Runner-Up at UW-Eau Claire
-2021 Men's Discus Throw All-American at UW-Eau Claire
Timeline
Bar Manager
BBEB LLC D/b/a Blue Bear Ellison Bay
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Blue Bear Racine
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bar Manager
Boathouse on the Bay
05.2017 - 10.2023
Server/Prep Cook
Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
06.2015 - 10.2016
Caretaker and Landscaperd
Dan Barnowsky
06.2013 - 06.2015
Stocker/Grocery Bagger
Piggly Wiggly
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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