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Nathan E Kimbrough

Chicago

Summary

Skilled in event coordination and conflict resolution, consistently delivering exceptional service and driving profitability in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Pancake Cafe
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.

Bar Manager

Solita Taco's & Margarita
Chicago
08.2022 - Current
  • Trained and supervised bar staff to deliver top-notch service and craft high-quality beverages.
  • Staffed bar with appropriate coverage for slow, busy and special event shifts.
  • Controlled costs and properly rotated inventory, minimizing waste and moving older products.
  • Implemented staff schedules that balanced employee needs with operational requirements.

Bartender/Server

Goodtimes Brewery
Chicago
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.

Restaurant Manager

Pancake Cafe
Chicago
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Worked with FOH and BOH staff to support superior service delivery.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction with good conflict resolution skills and adequate employee coverage for expected demands.
  • Managed establishment finances, including counting cash and receipts and completing bank deposits.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations within budget by optimizing labor, product, and service strategies.

Server

Cento
Madison
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Resolved customer concerns and handled requests with utmost professionalism.
  • Communicated with other servers to facilitate guest service and task completion.
  • Took accurate notes detailing customer orders.

Education

Computer App Specialist - Computer Aplications

Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wi
05.2013

Skills

  • Restaurant Management
  • Inventory management
  • Event coordination
  • Order tracking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Team training and development
  • FOH operations oversight
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff Training
  • Bar Management

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Pancake Cafe
03.2025 - Current

Bartender/Server

Goodtimes Brewery
06.2024 - 02.2025

Bar Manager

Solita Taco's & Margarita
08.2022 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Pancake Cafe
01.2020 - 08.2022

Server

Cento
08.2019 - 08.2019

Computer App Specialist - Computer Aplications

Western Technical College

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