Colin Kuster
Server at La Tour Restaurant and Bar- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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La Tour Restaurant and Bar
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Nov 2016 - Present
OpenTable Review: VIPgselle (Dallas)·Dined on February 24, 2017 SPECIAL KUDOS TO COLLIN - the consummate server!! Attentive, personable, anticipating - perfect service combination. TripAdvisor Review: “Great!” 5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed January 26, 2017 via mobile Loved the restaurant! The food was delicious. Collin, our server was friendly and accommodating to our requests. OpenTable Review: VIPgselle (Dallas)·Dined on February 24, 2017 SPECIAL KUDOS TO COLLIN - the consummate server!! Attentive, personable, anticipating - perfect service combination. TripAdvisor Review: “Great!” 5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed January 26, 2017 via mobile Loved the restaurant! The food was delicious. Collin, our server was friendly and accommodating to our requests.
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Grouse Mountain Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server, Assistant Server & Food Runner
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2016
⦁ Memorized several nightly specials in addition to the entire food and beverage menus ⦁ Understand flavor profiles of several luxurious wines and beers from all over the world ⦁ Translated appreciation for food via. cooking techniques, ingredients, definitions, etc. ⦁ Elegantly anticipated and fulfilled guests needs in a top tier fine dining environment ⦁ Insured friendly and timely service at large events (e.g. Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, etc.) ⦁ Quickly brought food from the kitchen to memorized table and seat numbers ⦁ Bused and cleaned tables ⦁ Performed nightly cleaning duties including: Sanitized restaurant, server stations and kitchen area, washed and polished silverware and glassware, vacuumed, etc. ⦁ Provided room service for the attached resort: The Pines Lodge ⦁ Trained new Asst. Servers and Food runners ⦁ Prepared several food items for dinner service including: Breads, multiple sauces, cookies, etc. ⦁ Completed nightly tip sheets and divided cash between employees ⦁ Secured the building and finished closing tasks Show less
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Vail Resorts- Beaver Creek Golf Course
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Beaver Creek, CO
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Outside Service Attendant
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
⦁ Valeted Beaver Creek Gulf Club Members and Guests vehicles ⦁ Maintained, cleaned and organized golf carts regularly ⦁ Created a rapport with club members ⦁ Erected and disarranged driving range ⦁ Valeted Beaver Creek Gulf Club Members and Guests vehicles ⦁ Maintained, cleaned and organized golf carts regularly ⦁ Created a rapport with club members ⦁ Erected and disarranged driving range
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Bob's Place
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Avon, Colorado
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Server, Bar-back, Doorman, Busser, Expeditor
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
⦁ Ensured safety of customers and staff ⦁ Helpfully assisted guests menu decisions with informed descriptions ⦁ Delivered fast, friendly and exceptional service ⦁ Washed and organized glassware ⦁ Checked Patrons Identification ⦁ Ran food to tables, refilled bar coolers and replaced kegs ⦁ Bused and cleaned the bar and restaurant ⦁ Counted nightly deposits and employee tips ⦁ Ensured safety of customers and staff ⦁ Helpfully assisted guests menu decisions with informed descriptions ⦁ Delivered fast, friendly and exceptional service ⦁ Washed and organized glassware ⦁ Checked Patrons Identification ⦁ Ran food to tables, refilled bar coolers and replaced kegs ⦁ Bused and cleaned the bar and restaurant ⦁ Counted nightly deposits and employee tips
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Vail Resorts- Talons Restaurant
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Beaver Creek, CO
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Beverage Attendant
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
⦁ Stocked bar, beverage coolers, cutlery, condiments and replaced kegs ⦁ Brewed coffees/cocoa and sanitized beverage stations ⦁ Cleaned spillages and maintain high level of cleanliness and organization in all eating areas ⦁ Provide leadership and guidance to all team members ⦁ Assisted in event coordination and construction for the Ski World Championships ⦁ Stocked bar, beverage coolers, cutlery, condiments and replaced kegs ⦁ Brewed coffees/cocoa and sanitized beverage stations ⦁ Cleaned spillages and maintain high level of cleanliness and organization in all eating areas ⦁ Provide leadership and guidance to all team members ⦁ Assisted in event coordination and construction for the Ski World Championships
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Shift Manager/Barista
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Jul 2011 - May 2013
⦁ Managed a staff of up to 5+ employees on a daily basis ⦁ Facilitated multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment that demands quality ⦁ Created and brewed both hot and cold drinks(e.g. Latte, Cappuccino, Tea, Smoothies, etc.) ⦁ Sliced, portioned and stocked meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, etc. ⦁ Cleaned and sanitized store daily (e.g. sweep, mop, bleach cutting boards, washed windows, etc.) ⦁ Operated cash registrars and managed computer systems ⦁ Consolidated cash and counted nightly reports, as well as delivered weekly deposits ⦁ Initiated and sustained client rapport for several years ⦁ Cultivated team members into a productive unit Show less
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Swinney Recreation Center
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Kansas City, Missouri Area
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Intern to Facility Director and Building Supervisor
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2010
⦁ Oversaw the functions and operations of managing the campus facility ⦁ Correlated with the Facility Director on a daily basis to achieve a smooth functioning facility ⦁ Opened & closed facility daily ⦁ Supervised a staff of 10+ employees ⦁ Logged visitor and facility usage ⦁ Developed customer service training plans ⦁ Implemented campus marketing campaigns and coordinated projects ⦁ Establish meetings & organizing events ⦁ Oversaw the functions and operations of managing the campus facility ⦁ Correlated with the Facility Director on a daily basis to achieve a smooth functioning facility ⦁ Opened & closed facility daily ⦁ Supervised a staff of 10+ employees ⦁ Logged visitor and facility usage ⦁ Developed customer service training plans ⦁ Implemented campus marketing campaigns and coordinated projects ⦁ Establish meetings & organizing events
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Blockbuster
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Leader
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2009
⦁ Executed the day-to-day operations of the company store ⦁ Organized and recorded inventory ⦁ Complied and calculated revenue ⦁ Developed staff training modules and correlated employee work schedules ⦁ Created and customized marketing tools for company movies, games and electronics ⦁ Executed the day-to-day operations of the company store ⦁ Organized and recorded inventory ⦁ Complied and calculated revenue ⦁ Developed staff training modules and correlated employee work schedules ⦁ Created and customized marketing tools for company movies, games and electronics
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Shift Manager/Barista
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May 2005 - Aug 2007
⦁ Managed a staff of up to 5+ employees on a daily basis ⦁ Facilitated multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment that demands quality ⦁ Created and brewed both hot and cold drinks(e.g. Latte, Cappuccino, Tea, Smoothies, etc.) ⦁ Sliced, portioned and stocked meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, etc. ⦁ Cleaned and sanitized store daily (e.g. sweep, mop, bleach cutting boards, washed windows, etc.) ⦁ Operated cash registrars and managed computer systems ⦁ Consolidated cash and counted nightly reports, as well as delivered weekly deposits ⦁ Initiated and sustained client rapport for several years ⦁ Cultivated team members into a productive unit Show less
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Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retail Associate
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Feb 2003 - Aug 2003
• Advised customers on products, while escorting them to racks and counters • Helped customers make selections by offering informed suggestions • Documented sales, created or updating customer profile records • Processed payments on registrars • Advised customers on products, while escorting them to racks and counters • Helped customers make selections by offering informed suggestions • Documented sales, created or updating customer profile records • Processed payments on registrars
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Education
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Communications, Interpersonal Communications and Public Reations -
St. Louis Community College
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DeSmet Jesuit High School