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Elliott Koppelberger
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Elliott Koppelberger

Fort Worth

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Restaurant ManagerHuman Resources AssistantHuman Resources Coordinator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Fort Worth, TexasSt. Petersburg, FLGreensboro, NCRichmond, VABaltimore, MD
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits

Summary

Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Known for driving team collaboration and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender and Kitchen Lead

Bias Brewing
Kalispell, MT
09.2024 - 11.2025
  • Cultivated robust partnerships with customers and team members.
  • Coordinated various tasks to enhance operational efficiency and workflow.
  • Coordinated training initiatives for new hires, focusing on skill development and integration into company culture.

Bartender and Supervisor

Blackstar Brew Pub
Whitefish, MT
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Balanced various responsibilities effectively, demonstrating professionalism in high-pressure situations.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees to ensure smooth integration into the organization.
  • Engaged with clients to build lasting relationships, fostering trust and open communication.

Server

The Beer Plant
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Facilitated outstanding customer experiences through anticipation of needs and timely responses to inquiries.
  • Supported development of new staff through comprehensive training initiatives to ensure operational efficiency.

Assistant Manager

Fullsteam Brewery
Durham, NC
10.2011 - 07.2019
  • Trained new employees in product knowledge, customer service protocols, cash handling procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees to facilitate smooth integration into company culture.

Assistant Manager

Millennium Management Group - Howl at the Moon & Splitsville Lanes
Tampa, FL
10.2003 - 08.2005
  • Trained new employees in product knowledge, customer service protocols, cash handling procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory.
  • Interviewed potential job candidates and made hiring recommendations to general manager.
  • Handled employee discipline and termination according to company policies.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health codes, labor regulations, and safety standards.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations with staff members to ensure goals were being met efficiently.
  • Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests.

Teacher

St Mary's Episcopal day School
Tampa, FL
08.2000 - 09.2003
  • Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
  • Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to create engaging and interactive lesson plans for students of all ages and abilities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices.
  • Created assessment tools including rubrics, tests, quizzes and projects to measure student progress.
  • Utilized technology such as iPads, Smart Boards, online programs and other digital media to enhance instruction.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant data related to student performance.

Lead Bartender

Rathskeller Pub University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.1998 - 05.2000
  • Supervised daily bar operations to ensure efficient service and adherence to safety standards.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders, enhancing team performance and customer service quality.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix
Online
01-2007

B.S. - Education

University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
01-2000

Skills

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Customer service expertise
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Strong multitasking
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Food service
  • Team training and development
  • New hire training
  • Staff management
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Basic accounting
  • Aloha POS
  • ABC standards
  • Dining room management
  • Group reservations management
  • Safe serving practices
  • Beer and wine recommendations
  • Financial records oversight

Accomplishments

Currently working on APHR certification with an expected completion in Fall 2026.

Certification

  • Servsafe food production manager certification
  • Cicerone certified beer server
  • Tips safe serving

Timeline

Bartender and Kitchen Lead

Bias Brewing
09.2024 - 11.2025

Bartender and Supervisor

Blackstar Brew Pub
10.2022 - 09.2024

Server

The Beer Plant
05.2021 - 04.2022

Assistant Manager

Fullsteam Brewery
10.2011 - 07.2019

Assistant Manager

Millennium Management Group - Howl at the Moon & Splitsville Lanes
10.2003 - 08.2005

Teacher

St Mary's Episcopal day School
08.2000 - 09.2003

Lead Bartender

Rathskeller Pub University of Tampa
09.1998 - 05.2000

MBA - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix

B.S. - Education

University of Tampa

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