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Jarred Kjack

Summary

Creative professional with many years experience in hospitality sales and customer service. Advanced wine, beer & cocktail knowledge. Dependable, energetic and detail oriented, with a knack for putting people at ease through communication and active listening. Dedicated to enhancing guests' experience with warm, positive and personal service. Skilled at fielding concerns and guest recovery.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Bartender (Fine Dining)

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
06.2012 - Current
  • Contact: Brad Wood 818-227-9505 or Scott Shelter 949-252-8848
  • Responsibilities:
  • Create & Develop Good Relations/Dynamics with Regulars.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Extensive Wine & Spirits Knowledge, While Recommending Pairings with Menu.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Head Bartender at the Sea Breeze Bar

Jonathan Beach Club
06.2009 - 07.2012
  • Contact: Miguel (310) 656-7483
  • Responsibilities:
  • Mixologist: Invent New Drinks and Recommend Food/Beverage Pairings.
  • Create & Develop Good Relations/Dynamics with Regulars.
  • Managerial Duties & Oversee the Bar and Serving Staff.
  • Extensive Wine, Craft Beer, & Spirits Knowledge.

Bartender - Server - Barback (High Volume Atmosphere)

ESPN Zone
07.2009 - 12.2010
  • Contact: Rich Bergin (213) 765-7070
  • Responsibilities:
  • Learn the Front and Back of a High-Volume Bar and Serve Customers.

Server (Fine Dining)

Cafe Cluny
01.2009 - 07.2009
  • Contact: Jeff (212) 255-6900
  • Responsibilities:
  • Detailed Knowledge of Fine Dining, Wine Recommendations, French Service.
  • Learn the Full Detailed Menu and Take Tests on All Related Material.
  • Monitor Front of House & Serve V.I.P. Clientèle.

Bartender - Waiter (Fine Dining)

Great Performances & Sterling Affair
10.2008 - 05.2009
  • Contact: Nhavan & Brian at G.P. (917) 567-0629 (or) Liz at Sterling Affair (716) 474-3507
  • Responsibilities:
  • High Volume Bartending, French Service, Fine Dining Service, Set-up and Breakdown.
  • Cocktail, Wine, Beer, and Recipe Knowledge While Promoting Various Brands.

Liaison - Audit Manager - Personal Assistant

American Express
09.2007 - 05.2008
  • Contact: Inge Ray (917) 821-9235 or Lauren McMinn (214) 578-1587
  • Responsibilities:
  • Audit Construction and Management: Organizing & Processing Data.
  • Administrative Software Programs: Lotus Notes, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Liaison to Outside Agencies and Visiting Partners.

Head Concierge - Front Desk

Hotel Elysee
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Contact: Amy Geyer (212) 753-1066
  • Responsibilities:
  • Extensive Knowledge of the City & What it Offers.
  • Wide Range of Accounting & Managerial Duties.
  • Greeted, Advised, & Planned Travel Activities for Guests.

Education

M.F.A. -

California State University
Fullerton, CA
06.2005

B.F.A. - undefined

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2002

Skills

  • Aloha POS & Micros Proficient
  • 15 Years of Serving Experience
  • 10 Fine Dining Server/Bartender
  • Extensive Beer, Wine, & Spirits Knowledge
  • Strong & Varied Work Recommendations
  • Passionate, Punctual, & Professional
  • Mixology Background
  • Great at Creating Repeat Customers
  • Computer Savvy: MAC or PC
  • Athletic & In Shape
  • Table resetting

Accomplishments

  • Achieved growth in banquet sales through effectively upselling dinner packages while improving guest satisfaction.

Section name

  • I have strong and varied connections to the industry and Los Angeles as a whole.
  • More references available upon request.

Certification

  • Food Handling Card, Premier Food Safety - 3/23/26
  • ABC Alcohol Server Training - Renewed in 2025

Timeline

Server/Bartender (Fine Dining)

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
06.2012 - Current

Bartender - Server - Barback (High Volume Atmosphere)

ESPN Zone
07.2009 - 12.2010

Head Bartender at the Sea Breeze Bar

Jonathan Beach Club
06.2009 - 07.2012

Server (Fine Dining)

Cafe Cluny
01.2009 - 07.2009

Bartender - Waiter (Fine Dining)

Great Performances & Sterling Affair
10.2008 - 05.2009

Liaison - Audit Manager - Personal Assistant

American Express
09.2007 - 05.2008

Head Concierge - Front Desk

Hotel Elysee
08.2006 - 08.2007

B.F.A. - undefined

Western Washington University

M.F.A. -

California State University

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