Kyle Patterson
Renton,WA
Summary
Highly skilled Bar Manager with solid background in all aspects of bar operations. Proven ability to manage and motivate teams while ensuring high-quality customer service. Possess strong skills in developing regulars, craft cocktailing, staff training, and development. Managed a bar team of 6+ bartenders as well as helped run a restaurant with close to 40 employees for 8 years. 425 magazine Bartender of the Year 2020 and Contributor for Libation Station Article in Greet Bellevue Magazine for multiple years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Aqua by El Gaucho
08.2025 - Current
- Crafted signature cocktails and ensured consistent quality in beverage preparation.
- Oversaw bar operations during peak hours, ensuring swift service and customer satisfaction.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
Asa Gathering
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Crafted signature cocktails and ensured consistent quality in beverage preparation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bar Manager
Central Bar + Restaurant
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing ordering processes to reduce waste and costs.
- Developed and implemented innovative cocktail menus to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted with planning special events such as wine tastings or cocktail parties.
- Worked five nights a week behind the bar, ensuring the cocktail menu was executed correctly.
- Trained and mentored staff on mixology techniques and customer service excellence.
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Washington High School
06-2013
Skills
- Inventory management
- Cocktail preparation
- Highly reliable
- Customer service
- POS system usage (Toast, Dinerware, Micros)
- Cocktail development
- Staff training
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Voted 425 Magazine Bartender of the Year 2020
- Recurring Cocktail Culture Article for Greet Magazine Bellevue
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Bartender
Aqua by El Gaucho
08.2025 - Current
Bartender
Asa Gathering
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bar Manager
Central Bar + Restaurant
09.2017 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Lake Washington High School