Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Courses
Additional Employment History
Additional Restaurant Experience
Additional Restaurant Experience
Additional Restaurant Experience
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KRISTOPHER SCOTT

KRISTOPHER SCOTT

https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/kristopheruriahscott | Red Bluff,CA

Summary

Hospitality and restaurant management expert with over 14 years of experience in leading operations and elevating guest experiences. Skilled in menu creation, conflict resolution, and team leadership, driving profitability through innovative strategies and customer-focused approaches. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and ensuring regulatory compliance while consistently exceeding guest satisfaction goals.

Overview

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Work History

ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT

County of Tehama
Red Bluff, CA, US
12 2018 - 12 2024
  • Cared for animals, collaborated with professionals, ensured optimal health and welfare.
  • Maintained clean environments, oversaw cleaning tasks, ensured safety and health.
  • Administered medications, vaccinations, prevented disease, managed behavior.
  • Trained and mentored 200+ community service workers throughout tenure, built cohesive teams, enhanced efficiency.
  • Coordinated adoption programs, established welfare protocols, improved outcomes.

IN-HOME CARETAKER

Career Break
Red Bluff, CA
09 2017 - 11 2018

Supported grandparent through serious illness by providing at-home care to ensure well-being

ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

San Francisco Teen Challenge
San Francisco, CA, US
02 2015 - 08 2017
  • Enhanced donor system, boosting participation by 20% through targeted outreach and resource efficiency.
  • Modernized marketing materials, ensuring consistent brand messaging and digital communication.
  • Analyzed metrics to uncover growth opportunities, leading to record-breaking event attendance.
  • Managed event logistics and budgets, executing fundraising initiatives within constraints.
  • Led cross-functional teams in planning Silent Auction, surpassing previous donation records.

FOOD SERVER

Mankas Grill
Fairfield, CA, US
03 2013 - 10 2014
  • Orchestrated seamless dining service for 50-table restaurant, optimizing guest flow and table turnover while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards and addressing individual guest preferances.
  • Implemented comprehensive wine service protocols and refined presentation techniques, driving premium beverage sales and enhancing overall dining experience.
  • Mentored new servers in service standards and wine knowledge, contributing to elevated team performance and consistent guest satisfaction.

OWNER / PHOTOGRAPHER

Strive Photography
Sacramento, CA, US
04 2011 - 03 2013
  • Established and managed in-home portrait studio, implementing creative lighting techniques and advanced post-processing workflows to deliver unique artistic products.
  • Built client portfolio through personalized consultation sessions, translating customer vision into compelling portrait compositions that exceeded expectations.
  • Mastered professional editing software to enhance image quality, create signature effects, and maintain consistent brand aesthetics across deliverables.

BAR MANAGER / LEAD BARTENDER / SERVER

Good Eats Grocer Inc.
Sacramento, CA, US
09 2010 - 08 2011
  • Utilized knowledge of mixed beverages, specialty liquors, and craft beers to serve customers and provide wait staff with well-prepared drinks in a timely fashion.
  • Optimized bar inventory management system and implemented precise par counting procedures, resulting in 5-10% reduction in liquor cost overhead.
  • Developed and launched signature cocktail menu while managing high-volume service for both bar area and restaurant tables, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Partnered with management to streamline VIP room operations and special events, driving measurable revenue growth through strategic service improvements.
  • Maintained exceptional service standards while managing multiple priorities: inventory control, staff coordination, and guest experience optimization.

Education

DIPLOMA - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Alison
2025

BACHELOR OF ARTS - THEATRE ARTS

Pepperdine University

Skills

  • Operations/Budget/Sales Management
  • Customer Service & Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
  • Employee Training & Development
  • Inventory Control & Menu Creation
  • Regulatory Compliance & Organization
  • Wine Presentation & Pairing
  • MS Office Suite & Point-of-Sale Ops
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • High-Volume Dining & Mixology
  • Time Management & Multitasking
  • Marketing/Advertising/Brand Messaging
  • Responsible Beverage Service
  • Overseeing Partnerships
  • Implementing Mission

Certification

  • ServSafe California Food Handler Certified, 7653014, National Restaurant Association
  • ServSafe Alcohol California Responsible Beverage Service Certified, 313609941, National Restaurant Association, CA Dept of ABC
  • Bartending Certificate, National Bartenders School

Timeline

ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT

County of Tehama
12 2018 - 12 2024

IN-HOME CARETAKER

Career Break
09 2017 - 11 2018

ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

San Francisco Teen Challenge
02 2015 - 08 2017

FOOD SERVER

Mankas Grill
03 2013 - 10 2014

OWNER / PHOTOGRAPHER

Strive Photography
04 2011 - 03 2013

BAR MANAGER / LEAD BARTENDER / SERVER

Good Eats Grocer Inc.
09 2010 - 08 2011

DIPLOMA - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Alison

BACHELOR OF ARTS - THEATRE ARTS

Pepperdine University

Courses

Emergency Management Institute

  • FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System
  • FEMA IS-00700.b: Introduction to National Incident Mgmt System
  • FEMA IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System For Response
  • FEMA IS-00010.a: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
  • FEMA IS-00111.a: Livestock in Disasters

Additional Employment History

Rolling Hills Casino & Resort | BARTENDER

Social Hollywood | SERVER

The Cheesecake Factory | LEAD SERVER

Peking Restaurant | SERVER

Tangier Restaurant | SERVER

Sicily Italian Kitchen | SERVER

La Cantina & Cocina | SERVER

P.F. Chang's China Bistro | HOST

Catering ∆ Banquets ∆ VIP Events

Additional Restaurant Experience

~ Rolling Hills Casino & Resort | BARTENDER

~ Social Hollywood | SERVER

~ The Cheesecake Factory | LEAD SERVER

~ Peking Restaurant | SERVER / BARTENDER

~ Tangier Restaurant | SERVER

~ Sicily Italian Kitchen | SERVER

~ P.F. Chang's China Bistro | HOST

Additional Restaurant Experience

~ Rolling Hills Casino & Resort | BARTENDER
~ Social Hollywood | SERVER
~ The Cheesecake Factory | LEAD SERVER
~ Peking Restaurant | SERVER / BARTENDER
~ Tangier Restaurant | SERVER
~ Sicily Italian Kitchen | SERVER
~ P.F. Chang's China Bistro | HOST

Additional Restaurant Experience

~ Rolling Hills Casino & Resort | BARTENDER

~ Social Hollywood | SERVER

~ The Cheesecake Factory | LEAD SERVER

~ Peking Restaurant | SERVER / BARTENDER

~ Tangier Restaurant | SERVER

~ Sicily Italian Kitchen | SERVER

~ P.F. Chang's China Bistro | HOST

KRISTOPHER SCOTT