Kurt Braunreiter
Greenwood Village,CO
Summary
Reliable individual proudly offering 30+ years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Restaurant Bar Manager
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Englewood, CO
10.2004 - 08.2022
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Processed in-house batching of syrups, tonics, tinctures, bitters and infusions.
Lead Bartender?Opened Restaurant
Kokkari Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
09.1998 - 03.2002
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet and exceed expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Education
Master of Arts - Theater Arts
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.1984
Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- Legislative Compliance
- Staff Scheduling
- Safe Work Practices
- Standards of Excellence
- Cocktail Knowledge
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Engagement
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Guest Interaction
- Special Requests
- High-Volume Environments
- Customer Retention
- Signature Techniques
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
Timeline
Bartender/Restaurant Bar Manager
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
10.2004 - 08.2022
Lead Bartender?Opened Restaurant
Kokkari Restaurant
09.1998 - 03.2002
Master of Arts - Theater Arts
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of California, Santa Barbara
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