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Christopher King

Oklahoma City

Summary

Accomplished Bartender with expertise in wine service and exceptional communication skills. Successfully trained and mentored new team members, enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to develop creative solutions and drive revenue growth by upselling menu items. Skilled in POS system operations and food safety oversight.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
04.2024 - Current
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to help servers develop industry skills and knowledge.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Bartender

MMR Prime Steakhouse
02.2015 - 09.2018
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bartender

Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender

Ranch Steakhouse
03.2005 - 07.2009
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Marshall
Oklahoma City, OK
05-1992

Skills

  • Wine service
  • Food safety oversight
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Cash handling
  • Exceptional communication
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations

Certification

  • Intro Sommelier Certification, Court of Master Sommeliers - 2015

Timeline

Server Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
04.2024 - Current

Bartender

MMR Prime Steakhouse
02.2015 - 09.2018

Bartender

Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2014 - 05.2016

Bartender

Ranch Steakhouse
03.2005 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

John Marshall

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