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Brian Corbett

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Dynamic and seasoned Bartender showcasing expertise in balanced cocktail creation and exceptional customer service. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams, enhancing beverage programs, and fostering loyal customer bases. Known for reliability and an outgoing personality, adept at elevating guest experiences while efficiently managing inventory and orders.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Vibrant Table
12.2024 - Current
  • Taking inventory and checking in all beverage before event.
  • Loading inventory in to event space.
  • Setting up bar before event.
  • Bartending to Vibrant Tables specs and standards.
  • Breaking down bar after event.
  • Loading out inventory after breakdown.
  • Taking inventory of used beverage after event.


Bar Manager

Portland Yacht Club
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Maintained monthly inventory on all alcohol
  • Ordered all beer, wine and liquor.
  • Created cocktails for themed events.

Head Bartender

Bar Purlieu
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepped ingredients daily for shift including juicing, infusing, making syrups and fat washing.
  • Trained new bartenders on how to make cocktails correctly.
  • Made cocktails in fast paced environment for bar top as well as for servers to distribute to guests.
  • Served food upsold daily specials including tasting menus and local oysters.
  • Handled money drop at the end of the night.
  • Locked up property and set alarms.

Bar Manager

Third And Vine
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Created seasonal beverage program including innovative cocktails, wines and beers.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled bartenders.
  • Made drinks for bar top as well as for servers when necessary.
  • Took care of ordering and inventory of all Liquor and beverage.
  • Was in charge of cash drop and locking up once business was closed to public.
  • Helped create and market happy hour as well as other daily bar specials.

Education

BFA -

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Versed in classic cocktails
  • Proficient in balanced cocktail creation
  • Wine and beer knowledge
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Strong multitasker
  • Honest and dependable
  • Beverage supply orders
  • Inventory and ordering

Certification

  • OLCC
  • Class 12 mixologist permit
  • Food handlers permit


Timeline

Bartender

Vibrant Table
12.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Portland Yacht Club
05.2023 - 09.2023

Head Bartender

Bar Purlieu
12.2021 - 10.2022

Bar Manager

Third And Vine
09.2018 - 12.2019

BFA -

Rutgers University

Seattle Central Community College
Brian Corbett