CHRISTOPHER CHIAROT
Nashville,TN
Summary
Seasoned Lead Barback with significant background in high-volume hospitality environments. Demonstrates strong skills in beverage preparation, inventory management, and team leadership. Notable for enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through diligent work ethic and commitment to quality service. Exerted positive influence on workflow improvements, upholding brand standards and fostering teamwork among staff members.
Highly skilled Bar Manager with solid background in all aspects of bar operations. Proven ability to manage and motivate teams while ensuring high-quality customer service. Possess strong skills in inventory management, cost control, staff training, and development. Notable impact made on previous work through increased efficiency in service delivery and improvements in overall customer satisfaction.
Flexible and focused team player with expertise in customer relationship management, hr proficiencies, strategic planning and time management. Considered highly knowledgeable in information technology, systems and program management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Barback
Blue Print Underground Cocktail Club
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new barbacks and ensured that all safety protocols were followed.
- Organized and restocked supplies for a smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of beverages, glassware, and other bar materials.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members on proper procedures for handling customer requests.
- Developed innovative strategies for increasing efficiency in the bar area.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify any necessary repairs or replacements needed.
- Tracked usage of liquor and other beverage ingredients to ensure cost-effective ordering of supplies.
- Performed daily side work tasks such as cleaning glasses, cutting fruit, stocking ice bins.
- Assisted bartenders with drink orders during busy periods.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the bar area by wiping down surfaces often.
- Managed deliveries from suppliers including unloading cases of beer, wine, liquor.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
Real Estate Investing and Construction
Comprehensive Construction, LLC
Nashville , TN
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify potential buyers and sellers of real estate properties.
- Negotiated purchase contracts with prospective buyers and sellers of real estate.
- Interacted with other professionals, such as lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, attorneys., to ensure successful transactions.
Barback and Table Assistant
Dirty Little Secret
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Restocked ice and prepared garnishes for drinks.
- Cleaned the bar area including counters, glasses, and utensils throughout shift.
- Set up glassware for customers in anticipation of drink orders.
- Organized bottles and cans on shelves according to brand or type.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up supplies needed for service.
- Consistently checked inventory levels and communicated needs to management team.
- Continuously monitored beverage stock levels during peak hours of operation.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality service.
- Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
Table Service Assistant
Layer Cake
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Handled customer inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business.
Bartender
Casa Rosa
Nashville, TN
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Beverage Director
Nashville Underground
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Bartender
- Barback
- During covid took on more responsibilities to re-open the venue including sanitation of the entire building, maintenance, staffing, scheduling, meeting with vendors and local authorities to ensure a safe and advantageous re-opening for local authorities and the business itself.
- Created and implemented beverage menus for all restaurant outlets, including cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic options.
- Conducted regular staff training on proper pouring techniques, responsible alcohol service practices, menu items and food pairings.
- Monitored inventory levels of alcoholic beverages and placed orders when necessary.
- Supervised bar staff in daily operations including scheduling, performance reviews, disciplinary action and staff development plans.
- Managed budgets related to beverage purchases, labor costs and supplies in accordance with set targets.
- Provided feedback on existing processes or procedures that could be improved upon for greater efficiency.
- Invented monthly drink specials based on alcohol inventory and season.
Multiple Launch Rocket System Fire Direction Special
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Infantryman
- Land Navigation Instructor
- Combatives Instructor
- Physical Training Leader and Remedial Fitness Instructor
- Head Instructor for deployment teaching various classes
- Intelligence Analyst
- Recruiting and Retention NCO
- M1 Armor Crewman
Head Barback and Inventory
Bethel Woods Performing Arts (Woodstock)
Bethel, NY
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Head Barback and Inventory for entire Music venue (1000 acres with capacity of 16,000 people)
Education
B.S - Exercise Science and Physiology
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2014
Skills
- Bar organization
- Efficient multitasking
- Cleaning proficiency
- Equipment handling
- POS system operation
- New hire training
- Public speaking
- Materials organization
- Recruitment and hiring
- Continuous improvements
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching
- Risk assessment
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Led a team of20 US Soldiers responsible for preparing Jordanian troops for deployment into Afghanistan
- Head instructor of Entry Control Points (ECP). Taught240 Jordanian soldiers to protect military bases
- 5 person Military Transition Team (MiTT) which deployed Jordanian soldiers into Afghanistan
- Trained200+ US soldiers in Army Combatives and land navigation for deployment eligibility
- In charge of physical training for my Military Unit of180 soldiers and officers.
- Oversaw remedial physical training for50 US soldiers.100% success rate for non-injured soldiers.
- Won TN Army National Guard Soldier of the Year for the entire state.
- Served in the Tennessee Guard for9.5 years
- Awarded various Army Achievement and Commendation Medals
- Owner of Comprehensive Construction, LLC
Timeline
Lead Barback
Blue Print Underground Cocktail Club
05.2024 - Current
Barback and Table Assistant
Dirty Little Secret
08.2023 - 02.2024
Table Service Assistant
Layer Cake
05.2022 - 03.2023
Real Estate Investing and Construction
Comprehensive Construction, LLC
02.2022 - Current
Bartender
Casa Rosa
03.2021 - 02.2022
Beverage Director
Nashville Underground
01.2017 - 01.2021
Head Barback and Inventory
Bethel Woods Performing Arts (Woodstock)
06.2009 - 08.2009
Multiple Launch Rocket System Fire Direction Special
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2019
B.S - Exercise Science and Physiology
Middle Tennessee State University