Ky Belk

Ky Belk

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bar Consultant; Restaurant/Bar Manager

  • Education

    • Metropolitan State College of Denver

      1997 - 1999
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Journalism
    • University of Colorado School of Law

      2001 - 2003
      Law

      National Law Student Liaison, Small Practice Management Section, American Bar Association

  • Experience

    • Rock Bottom Restaurants

      Feb 1991 - Oct 2004
      Manager
    • Elway's Colorado Steakhouse

      Oct 2004 - Apr 2013
      Bar manager

      Weekly ordering and inventory; cost controls; liquor and beer menu design and implementation; staff training and development

    • Edible Beats

      Aug 2013 - Nov 2019

      Responsible for general bar operations as well as liquor, cocktail and beer menu development at five distinct locations, totalling roughly $10m in annual bar sales. Generally recognized as among the very best, busiest and avant garde restaurants and bars in Denver, the concepts include: farm-to-table, global street food, live music venue/gastro-brothel, vegan fast casual, Spanish/Mediterranean cuisine and cocktail bar.Develop bar management/lead bar staff teams at each location. Oversee and implement multiple seasonal menu changes at each location. Conducted monthly bartender training program company-wide, as well as special sessions designed for front-of-house management and service staff. Maintain excellent bar cost and accountability scores at all locations while keeping a primary focus on driving sales. Consulted on design and implementation of structural and equipment improvements at each location to maximize efficiency. Show less

      • Bar Director

        Jan 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Bar Manager

        Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
    • Mission Yogurt, Inc.

      Aug 2013 - Oct 2015
      Bar manager

      Weekly inventory and ordering; cost controls; new menu design and implementation; training and development of both new and existing staff member

    • Bricktown Brewery

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
      Bar Consultant

      Design and implement craft cocktail program, improve back bar spirit offerings,educate and develop bar and service staff, bar equipment layout and design, new restaurant opening

    • Mario

      Dec 2019 - now
      Bartender
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BAR 5-Day

      Beverage Alcohol Resource Partners
      Jan 2018
    • Court of Master Sommeliers Level 1 Certification

      The Court of Master Sommeliers