Luke Fairbank

Luke Fairbank

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    I help bar and restaurant operators in Chicago reduce their Cost of Goods // Barmetrix Chicago

  • Education

    • Roosevelt University

      2003 - 2004
      Musical Theatre
    • Fort Hays State University

      2010 - 2014
      Voice and Opera
  • Experience

    • Gella’s Diner & Lb Brewing Co.

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Server
    • KC Toasters

      Mar 2005 - Dec 2005
      Shift Manager

      Supervised staff when on duty. Scheduled employee hours, maintaining proper labor costs. Worked with owner during initial opening of restaurant to advertise and create a successful opening.

    • Trattoria DOC

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Server
    • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
      Business Banker

      Manage relationships of business clients and acquire new business banking relationships. Work with new businesses, assuring they have everything financially in place to be successful.

    • Napolis Italian Restaurant

      May 2010 - Sept 2013
      Head Server/Manager

      Developed and trained cocktail program. Developed wine program and tasting classes

    • Thomas More Prep-Marian High School

      Aug 2010 - Jul 2013
      Resident Hall Coordinator
    • Trio Tap House

      Sept 2013 - Jul 2014
      Front of House Manager

      Trained initial FOH staff. Created cocktail and wine program.

    • Ignoble Wine Bar

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
      Owner/Operator
    • The Cafe at Glenview Park Golf Club

      Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
      Beverage Director/ FOH Manager
    • North Pond Restaurant

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
      Beverage Manager
    • DISTILLERY GEEKS, INC. DBA BC MERCHANTS

      Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
      Account Manager
    • The Fifty/50

      Nov 2019 - Oct 2021
      Assistant General Manager
    • BLP Restaurant Consulting and Executive Events Group

      Aug 2021 - now
      Bar Operations Director

      Consult with new and existing restaurants on all levels of Front of House and Bar operations to help ensure profits and long-term business growth.

    • Ten Ninety Brewing Co.

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
      General Manager
    • Fooda

      Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
      Dining Manager
    • Chicago Bar Solutions LLC

      Aug 2023 - now
      Owner/Operator

      Chicagoland Barmetrix Operator. Controlling your liquor inventory with better reports for the owners, more information for managers, all with a program that more than pays for itself.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basset Certification