Christopher Owens
Nashville,TN
Summary
Qualified bartender with robust background in hospitality and mixology. Successfully crafted diverse cocktails and ensured customer satisfaction, contributing to high repeat business. Demonstrated skills in customer service and inventory management in high volume establishments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender & Axe coach
Bad Axe Nashville
05.2022 - Current
- Crafted unique cocktails and beverages tailored to customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure efficient service.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Developed and implemented drink specials based on seasonal ingredients and trends.
- Led team in upselling techniques, increasing overall sales during peak hours.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
the Twelve Thirty Club
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed and crafted signature cocktails to enhance customer experience.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring availability of top-shelf spirits and mixers.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques and customer service standards.
Lead Bartender, Bar management
Stars and strikes
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised bar operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders on cocktail preparation and customer service excellence.
- Developed innovative drink menus to enhance customer experience and increase sales.
- Collaborated with management to organize promotional events that boosted bar patronage and engagement.
Buser and bar back
Old spaghetti factory
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted servers in delivering food and beverages efficiently during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely clearing of tables and dish collection.
Education
General Diploma -
Father Ryan HS
01.2015
Associate of Science -
State Guard
Graduate Certificate -
Nashville Bartending School
01.2018
Associates degree - undefined
Nashville state university
01.2017
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Outgoing personality
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Handling difficult customers
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- Drink preparation techniques
- Sales expertise
- Marketing and sales experience
- Mixology
- Bar operations management
- Safe serving practices
- Fast learner
- Calm and composed
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and professionalism
Timeline
Bartender & Axe coach
Bad Axe Nashville
05.2022 - Current
Bartender
the Twelve Thirty Club
09.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Bartender, Bar management
Stars and strikes
03.2016 - 01.2018
Buser and bar back
Old spaghetti factory
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associates degree - undefined
Nashville state university
General Diploma -
Father Ryan HS
Associate of Science -
State Guard
Graduate Certificate -
Nashville Bartending School