Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Colton Oyama

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Versatile individual with 8+ years of guest service in multiple fields providing genuine hospitality and exceptional service. Remains composed in fast paced environments. Fast and efficient worker with a support oriented mindset leading teams in various settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Capo and The Spritz
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - Current
  • Curated Craft cocktails for seasonal menus and events
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Built relationships with regular guests growing clientele base
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.

Bartender

D/6 Bar & Lounge
Vancouver, BC
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Set up banquet bars, stocked all supplies and put together table arrangements for each event.
  • Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Managed high volume of shift customers and simultaneously assisted restaurant servers with diverse needs.

Lead Busser

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Vancouver, BC
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated with all other departments in resetting serving floor within a timely manner
  • Leading the Busser Crew on shift and maintaining Busser duties. Duties include; Cleaning grills, Carrying dishware to designated areas, maintaining waitress/chef stations, and ensuring sufficient stock for the bar.
  • Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.

Education

Certificate - Paramedicine

Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Burnaby North Secondary
Burnaby, BC
06.2017

Skills

  • Food Service
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Lifting 60 pounds
  • Quick Learner/Adaptable
  • Experience with power tools (drills, saws)
  • Able to work long hours (10 hours)

Accomplishments

  • 3rd Place in National paintball tournament held in Edmonton
  • Multiple podium rankings in Lacrosse, Rugby and Soccer
  • Multiple Most valuable player awards

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Health Care Provider
  • Standard First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Capo and The Spritz
10.2022 - Current

Bartender

D/6 Bar & Lounge
08.2021 - 08.2022

Lead Busser

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
09.2016 - 01.2021

Certificate - Paramedicine

Justice Institute of British Columbia

High School Diploma -

Burnaby North Secondary
Colton Oyama