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Keith Rothe

Grand Rapids

Summary

I have worked in almost every facet for front of the house positions. I pride my ability in creating a personalized experience for guests that will create repeat customers. I have a passion for producing new cocktails and growing my bar knowledge.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Lead

House Rules Game Lounge
04.2021 - Current
  • Created unique seasonal cocktail menus for variety of guests pallets.
  • Kept detailed inventories of ordered liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 200 customers daily.
  • Trained and educated bar staff in creating cocktails.

Supervisor/Quality Leader/Forklift Trainer/Keg Team

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits Inc.
03.2017 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Trained newly hired employees on heavy equipment and bar maintenance. 
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Oversaw and optimized work of front of house procedure.

Bartender/Server

Beachside Bar And Grill
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Performed opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Checked IDs to verify ages and uphold California liquor laws.

Bartender

The Compass
02.2014 - 11.2015
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation.

Education

Art

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL

High School Diploma -

Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, CA
2007

Skills

  • Inventory oversight
  • Staff management
  • Shipping and receiving
  • CPR training
  • Forklift operation
  • Efficient data entry
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Certification

  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling
  • Cintas certification: Forklift Trainer
  • CPR certified
  • Life Skills Training certification
  • Cicerone level 1 certification

Timeline

Bar Lead

House Rules Game Lounge
04.2021 - Current

Supervisor/Quality Leader/Forklift Trainer/Keg Team

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits Inc.
03.2017 - Current

Bartender/Server

Beachside Bar And Grill
08.2016 - 03.2017

Bartender

The Compass
02.2014 - 11.2015

Art

John A Logan College

High School Diploma -

Carlsbad High School

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