Kyle Rettstadt
New Haven,CT
Summary
High-energy professional multitasks well to meet customer desires and business needs in high-volume environments. Experienced with POS systems, money handling and responsible alcohol service. Skilled in providing top-notch support in dining room and bar settings, ensuring seamless service and customer satisfaction. Possess strong knowledge of food service protocols and bar maintenance, with ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in improving workflow efficiency and collaborating effectively with kitchen and bar staff to meet service objectives. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization standards to enhance dining experience.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Barback
Lost Camp Bar
Kerby, OR
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided efficient support to bartenders, ensuring smooth operation during peak hours.
- Assisted with opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and restocking.
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Barback/Table Busser
Jammin' Salmon
Grants Pass, OR
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Banquet Server
Crowne Plaza
Southbury, CT
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Replenished buffet lines with fresh foods as needed.
- Verified food tray contents and transported each from kitchen to banquet hall.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Greeted arriving guests and escorted each to assigned tables, took drink orders and answered questions about events.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
Education
EMT certified - EMT-B
Yale New Haven Center For EMS
New Haven, CT04-2008
GED -
State of Connecticut
New Milford, CT12-1999
Skills
- Friendly, approachable
- Basic mixology
- POS system operation
- Bussing tables
- Ice and keg replenishment
Languages
French
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Barback
Lost Camp Bar
01.2022 - 05.2024
Barback/Table Busser
Jammin' Salmon
01.2020 - 11.2021
Banquet Server
Crowne Plaza
EMT certified - EMT-B
Yale New Haven Center For EMS
GED -
State of Connecticut
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