Kris Lindquist
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Bartender with over 20 years of experience in the Bar industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating high satisfaction levels while building profits and customer relationships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager / Bartender
Twist Bar & Bistro
06.2014 - 12.2022
- Manged liquor inventory and orders for the bar, maintaining inventory within budget.
- Made drinks for 3 cocktail servers while serving customers at the bar.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Created new cocktails to highlight new liquor in our inventory.
- Built easy menu systems on POS backend for increased productivity.
Bartender
Murphy's Bar & Grill
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Made sure that drinks are offered to meet and exceed my customers' expectations
- Made sure that customers' experience at Murphy's one to remember and want them to return
- Built a regular clientele and brought customers from other bars that I worked at and have served for years.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Manager / Bartender
The Green Pig Pub
06.2010 - 02.2014
- As a Managing Bartender, I was responsible for daily opperations and staff interaction, ensuring an enjoyable experince for our customers
- As a bartender my focus was on building lasting relationships with our clientele as well as our staff
- Working at the Green Pig Pub, I helped bring the establishment to the forefront of local bars and restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City.
Bartender / Liquor Manager
Port O' Call
01.2002 - 04.2008
- Worked during the 2002 Winter Olympics as a member of the Door Staff
- As a Bartender, I consistently ranked among the highest in sales and worked many of the private parties for large companies, such as Jansport, during the semi-annual Outdoor Retailers conventions
- As a liquor Manager, I was responsible for a $1.5M inventory and I had a budget of $40k per month
- Made purchasing decisions and set price points to maximize profits
- Managed a team that would re-stock the establishment on a daily basis.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2002
Associate Degree - Pre-medicine
Dixie State College
Saint George, UT05.1999
Skills
- Bartending/Serving
- Team Building
- Customer Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sales & Marketing
- Staff Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Product Management
- Budget Control
- Adaptability
- Reliability
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Manager / Bartender
Twist Bar & Bistro
06.2014 - 12.2022
Bartender
Murphy's Bar & Grill
02.2014 - 06.2014
Manager / Bartender
The Green Pig Pub
06.2010 - 02.2014
Bartender / Liquor Manager
Port O' Call
01.2002 - 04.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations
University of Utah
Associate Degree - Pre-medicine
Dixie State College
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