Kristopher Johnson

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***** ******* ****** #***, *****, FL 33619

702-***-****

Bartender

Seasoned bartender with 20+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry with the past 10 focused on fine dining. Noted for being a dynamic, results-oriented leader focused on driving profit and customer satisfaction. Highly self-motivated and adept at consistently bringing innovated ideas to the craft cocktail.

Areas of Expertise

•Menu building

•Interpersonal relationship skills

•Attention to detail

•Accomplished mixologist

•Strong leadership ability

•Staff recruitment, hiring and training

•Comfortable with sales technology platforms

•Building brand awareness

•Inventory management

Accomplishments

·Building from scratch the bar program for one of the most sought out restaurants in the Dallas – Fort Worth area. The program grossed and average of 900k a year.

·Brought the first barrel program from Savage Cooke, owned by Dave Phinney to the state of Texas.

·Maintained one of the largest bourbon/whiskey selections in the United States contributing on average of 230k a year in sales.

·Exceptional ability at managing and mentoring staff. Personally trained individuals who have since gone on to become general manager and bar managers.

·Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, and food pairings.

·Respected and well known among top liquor and wine reps.

·Managed stocking, inventory, and overall bar efficiency

Career Experience

Bartender October 2023 – Present

Tori Bar

Anticipated customers’ needs and preferences

Apart of opening bar team

Oversaw execution of specialty cocktails, service well, and bar top

Cash handling procedures

Opening / Closing procedures

Health standards based upon Florida Health Department

Practiced upselling techniques

Worked closely with the culinary team in regards to food menu and any specials

Built a clientele to return

Assist in managing stocking, inventory, and overall bar efficiency

Bartender January 2023 – August 2023

8182 Group, Dallas,TX

La Neta Cocina Y Lounge – Dallas

Apart of opening bar team

Worked closely with bar team to set up bar prior to venue grand opening

Oversaw execution of 15 different specialty cocktails, agave forward bar, and bottle service

Built clientele that regularly came in

Anticipated customers’ needs and preferences

Cash handling procedures

Worked closely with barbacks to help create a system in place for liquor organization, as well as daily duties.

Bartender May 2022 – September 2022

Catbird, Dallas,TX

Catbird, led by Jeramie Robison (formerly of Uchi and The Rosewood Mansion) is The Thompson Hotel’s semi-private cocktail lounge perch on the 9th floor offering a classic cocktail menu and elevated bites.

Assisted in creating new recipes and special menus

Anticipated customers’ needs and preferences

Top seller against 6 other bartenders, with an average of 22% higher sales

Oversaw execution of special events including private parties and weddings

Managed stocking, inventory, and overall bar efficiency

Bar Manager March 2017 – February 2022

Town Hearth, Dallas, TX

Town Hearth, known as Dallas’ swankiest and most fabulous steak houses around, is the diamond among the many restaurants created by Nick Badovinus. With 64 crystal chandeliers throughout, 2 Ducatis and a yellow submarine, it’s distinctive look and feel is unmatched. The menu does not disappoint in it’s indulgent offerings.

Crafted the original cocktail menu for the opening of the restaurant, which is still in use today, along with rotating seasonal menus

Built education programs for the servers and kept a standard of knowledge across the entire staff

Worked closely with the head chef on private parties to create custom wine and cocktail pairings

Attended regular wine and spirit tastings to build product knowledge and develop innovation

Maintained an average liquor cost of 18%

Developed a book of repeat business resulting in an average PPA of $200

Bar Manager March 2015 – March 2017

Neighborhood Services, Dallas, TX

Neighborhood Services is a local outpost of Chef Nick Badovinus serving gussied-up comfort food classics in a mid-century modern America bar.

Lead trainer in developing new staff and held accountable for employees’ progress

Main point of contact for liquor and wine vendors

Managed inventory and bar staff schedule

Maintained high standard of customer satisfaction

Ensured quality and critical communication between the front and back of the house

Bartender April 2013 -March 2015

Bob’s Steak House – Omni, Dallas, TX

Like many other individuals, I was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, I worked with several entrepreneurs on various marketing projects and initiatives. Projects included paid advertising, copy writing, marketing automation coaching and implementation, and strategic planning around the launch of new products and services.

Promoted after 3 months to Bar Manager based on service, leadership, and knowledge

Lead planner and bartender for private parties

Cut liquor cost from 26% to 19%

Revamped cocktail menu resulting in an average of 8% increase in quarterly sales

Education & Accolades

High School Diploma

oRobert E. Lee High School, San Antonio, TX

1 of 6 service industry leaders in the DFW area featured in DMagazine (2018 The 10 Best Steak Houses) for the number one bar program

First and only bartender to be named in advertising by Patron in May 2019 for my cocktail “Summer in Dallas” featured in Texas Monthly

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