Christopher Kulbida
Saskatoon
Summary
Resourceful candidate eager to utilize woodworking skills to craft intricate cabinetry and furniture pieces. Installs cabinets and other pieces for residential and commercial clients. Strong organizational skills with tireless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Bartender
Winston's English Pub & Grill
05.2005 - 06.2023
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
General Laborer
K-Squared Construction
01.2008 - 06.2021
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Carefully cut PVC and steel according to specifications, which in turn reduced wasteful spending.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
Education
Certified Cicerone - Beer Proffesional
Cicerone Certification Program
Chicago, Il04.2013
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Political Science
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK04.2010
Skills
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Staff Management
- Patron Rapport
- Bar Operations Management
- Safe Work Practices
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Framing Knowledge
- Power Tool Operation
- Miter Saws
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Belt Sanders
- Hand Tool Expertise
- Wood Staining
- Woodworking
Additional Information
I am an avid at home woodworker and have developed knowledge and skills with a multitude of tools, processes and materials, that should translate well to many positions within a manufacturing setting.
Additionally I have devoted much of my free time over the last two decades to coaching amateur football in Saskatoon, ranging in ages from pre-teens, high-school and adult women's leagues. This has given me much time to develop team work, teaching and leaderhsip skills.
Timeline
General Laborer
K-Squared Construction
01.2008 - 06.2021
Senior Bartender
Winston's English Pub & Grill
05.2005 - 06.2023
Certified Cicerone - Beer Proffesional
Cicerone Certification Program
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Political Science
University of Saskatchewan
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