CHRISTOPHER CHIAROT
Nashville,TN
Summary
Highly skilled Bar Manager with a 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Investing and Construction
Comprehensive Construction, LLC
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. Renovated several homes.
Barback
Jason Aldeans
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation and inventory management to optimize workflow.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated needs to management for timely replenishment.
- Implemented effective cleaning routines to uphold health and safety standards in high-volume environment.
- Proactively communicated with bartenders and other staff members about low inventory or equipment issues, leading to timely resolution of potential problems.
Lead Barback
Blue Print Underground Cocktail Club
05.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
Bartender
Casa Rosa
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
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.
Combat Arms NCOIC
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2019
- 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
- Multiple Launch Rocket System Fire Direction Specialist
- APFT Instructor
- National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program - Weekend Drill - Instructor
Head Barback and Inventory
Bethel Woods Performing Arts
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
- Sales management
- Beverage sales
- Vendor relationship building
- Inventory management
- Cocktail experience
- POS
- Continuous improvements
- Security
- Efficient multitasking
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership
- Bar cleaning
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Logistics management
- Senior leadership
- Bar organization
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Shift management
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Budgeting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Spirits experience
- Training & development
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee retention
- Profit & Loss statement
- POS system operation
- Strategic planning
Certification
- TS/SCI
- Driver's License
- TABC Certified
- RPR - Reflex Performance Reset
Languages
English
Timeline
Barback
Jason Aldeans
05.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Barback
Blue Print Underground Cocktail Club
05.2024 - 12.2024
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
06.2009 - 08.2009
Combat Arms NCOIC
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2019
B.S - Exercise Science and Physiology
Middle Tennessee State University