Kyle Comperda
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, and creative bartender who has 8 years experience in the bar industry. With an expert understanding of cocktail knowledge and menu curation, Kyle has shown to be a pure asset to the concepts he has worked with.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tropic Thunder
01.2026 - Current
Bartender
FoundRE Hotel
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Trained new staff on drink preparation techniques and customer service best practices.
- Developed relationships with regular patrons, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and loyalty.
- Implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency during peak service hours.
Bartender Shift Manager
The Rose Garden
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Bartender
- Assistant Manager
- Coordinated scheduling and task delegation among staff to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Implemented performance evaluation systems, fostering employee development and accountability.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Bartender
Hidden House
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Showed prolific knowledge in classic cocktails by passing a written/practical examine with upwards to 55 drinks on the menu to be hired on as a bartender.
- Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
Bartender
12 West Brewery
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Hired to open up underground cocktail lounge and co-create a new menu with bar manager Trey Bivens.
- Trained a barback to become a full time bartender
Bartender
Sazerac
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Was among the first staff to be apart of opening night and oversaw the development of the bar.
- Created new menu cocktails for two menus in the time of employment.
- Performed under extreme high volume scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering For Studio And Live Sound
Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2018
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Cash Handling
- Beer/Wine/Spirit Knowledge
- Menu Planning and Execution
- Expert Bartending Mechanics
- Management
- High Volume Service
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Bartender
Tropic Thunder
01.2026 - Current
Bartender
FoundRE Hotel
03.2024 - 04.2026
Bartender Shift Manager
The Rose Garden
02.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender
12 West Brewery
10.2022 - 02.2023
Bartender
Hidden House
04.2022 - 07.2022
Bartender
Sazerac
12.2018 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering For Studio And Live Sound
Columbia College, Chicago