Pete Colarusso
Bartender - Gary Lee's Motor Club & Grub
Denver, CO 80239
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With 20+ years of experience working, operating, and owning my own restaurant, I have done everything from bartending to bar manager to owner. I managed one of the busiest bars in Vail ski town and helped build the business to what it is today. Now I am looking for new challenges in the great city of Denver.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bartender
Gary Lee's Motor Club & Grub - Denver, CO
March 2015 to Present
I have been in the restaurant business since I was 17. started as a barback became a bartender or taking it all the way to the bar manager and owner . Bartender
Spruce Tap House - Denver, CO
2014 to 2015
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Owner
Colorado Cheesesteak Company - Eagle, CO
2010 to 2014
Co-owner and creator of the Colorado Cheesesteak
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CDL Driver
Coors Distributing Company - Glenwood Springs, CO
2007 to 2009
Bartender
Vendettas - Vail, CO
2001 to 2006
Bartender/Manager
Half Moon Saloon - Vail, CO
1999 to 2004
Bar Manager
Red Lion - Vail, CO
July 1996 to August 2000
Bar mgr. Of the #2 apre ski bar in North America. I was in charge of training, hiring of all bar staff. Developed a strong working relationship with our vendors. Took care of ordering beer wine and liquor, as well as inventory
Education
BA in History/Psych
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
1992 to 1996
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
1988 to 1991
Skills
• Bartending (10+ years)
• Mixologist (10+ years)
• Barback (10+ years)
• Busser (10+ years)
• Waiter (10+ years)
• Restaurant Server (10+ years)
• Bartender Experience (10+ years)
• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)
• Basic Math
• Guest Relations Experience (10+ years)
Assessments
Bartending — Highly Proficient
June 2019
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders.
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Reliability — Proficient
September 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work.
Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share_to_profile/274fb4e92030bdb4360a13bd903e74a4eed53dc074545cb7 Bartending — Proficient
September 2019
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders.
Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share_to_profile/8736a6bb0e829eece0f38c29a99d2928eed53dc074545cb7 Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
• Direct control and plan the activities of a bar, scheduling employees, supervising and allocating the day-to-day operational activities of the bar.
• Ensuring that the inventory of the bar is well managed tracking sales of all types of drinks including beers, cocktails, wines, spirits and beverages.
• Well versed in customer service looking to be part of an amazing team bringing my years of bartending and management experience.