Christopher Melton

One on one personal training experience with Managerial/Supervisory experience in multiple fields. Also have group training experience, mainly with high school level athletes.

General Manager at True BBQ Whiskey Bar (2022-09 – Present)

Managed the opening of a new dual concept restaurant. Cut labor costs from an average of 32% down to an average of 25%. Responsible for day to day operations involving multiple cash/debit or credit transactions.

• Check in with each to ensure their satisfaction with their visit
• Handle customer complaints promptly and professionally
• Evaluate employees and offer constructive criticism
• Close out cash drawers each night ensuring cash deposits and tip outs are accurate
• Check servers and bartenders closing work and correct any missed assignments
• Check kitchen staff closing work and ensure all food products are safely stored for overnight hours, correct any missed assignments
• Ensure all closing work for the entire restaurant is finished before turning out all lights and locking all doors
• Take weekly inventory and compare it to liquor sales to ensure the product is being served accurately
• Address any missing liquor inventory immediately and discipline if necessary
• Conduct hiring interviews and set up training schedules for new servers and bartenders to be introduced to our restaurant standards and procedures
• Work with Kitchen Management and Ownership to consolidate two menus into one
• Review sales to determine big sellers vs. little sellers and remove the unpopular items

Bartender/Server/Bar Manager at Region Ale (2021-03 – 2023-03)

• Greet and seat customers upon arrival at comfortable tables either inside or on the patio
• Take customer orders and input them into the system making any changes needed for that customer's request
• Pour beers and make any cocktails the customer may ask for
• Promptly resolve any issues the customers may have with food or drinks or service
• Process payments and handle cash transactions as needed
• Provide excellent customer service throughout every action
• Clean and prepare table for the next customers to come in
• At the end of a shift, clean all the tables, sweep and mop the entire dining, bar, and lounge areas
• Check out servers closing work and distribute cash owed to each server
• Count drawers and close out any drawers that were used during the shift and secure money in safe before leaving
• Check all areas to ensure everything is clean, all food products are covered, and each station is closed down correctly
• Ensure all doors are locked and lights are off, setting alarm before leaving

Online Personal Trainer at Self Employed (2019-08 – Present)

• Prepare individual work out programs based on the client's fitness level and goals
• Meet with clients to work on form and technique
• Keep updated spreadsheets tracking clients progress
• Edit programs as needed depending on level of success or struggle the client is having

Traveling Trade Show Supervisor at Mielle Organics (2014 – 2015)

Asphalt Maintenance Supervisor at Apex Services (2012 – 2019)

Seasonal

Varsity Football Coach at Morton High School (2020 – 2021)

Bachelor's in Psychology and Criminal Justice Major, Spanish Minor – Indiana University Northwest (2012-08 – 2013-06)