Corey McCoy
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a hard worker, fast learner, and always wear a smile. I pride myself in my integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and willingness to do what it takes to improve myself.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Papa Haydn
07.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Bar Lead
Rogue River Brewing Company
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Trained and mentored new bartenders, resulting in improved staff performance and overall team collaboration.
- Assisted in marketing efforts for the establishment by creating engaging social media content featuring signature cocktails and promotions.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
- Streamlined bar operations by revising standard operating procedures for greater efficiency and consistency.
- Managed cash handling procedures to ensure accurate reporting and reduce discrepancies.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing various events, from private parties to large-scale corporate functions, providing exceptional service tailored to each occasion.
Assistant Bar Manager
Jantzen Beach Bar And Grill
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Server
Magnolia Tavern
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Server
Dosalas Latin Kitchen
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Server, bartender
Barlow's Public House
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Duties included responsible service of alcohol, side work, opening and closing, taking care of guests, prep, and training
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
Bartender, server, expeditor
Northwood Public House & Brewery
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Duties included opening and closing the restaurant, taking care of guests, responsible service of alcohol, weekly inventory, bar prep, and running food
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
General manager, bartender
99 Saloon And Grill
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Duties included taking care of guests, responsible service of alcohol, ordering product, weekly inventory, interviewing, hiring, overseeing a staff of 30 people, and scheduling.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
Assistant bar manager, bartender
Tom's Urban
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Duties included taking care of guests, responsible service of alcohol, ordering product, weekly inventory, scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
Expert trainer, line cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Car side to go, expeditor
- Duties included opening, closing, all training, ordering product, weekly inventory, and responsible service of alcohol.
Stocker and order selector
United Natural Foods Inc
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Proficient with a forklift, pallet jack, RF systems, and production standards.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds
Line cook and expeditor
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Duties included opening, closing, all training, and weekly inventory.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock
Education
Diploma -
Trinity High School
Trinity, NC06.2006
Skills
- Superior work ethic
- Over time, and through experience, have acquired strong leadership skills
- Proficient at training and teaching
- Active in committees, activities, and contests
- Equipment Preparation
- Issue Resolution
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Guest Interaction
- Cocktail Knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Restaurant Operation
- Staff Training
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Front of House Management
- Suggestive Selling
Personal References
Kyle Kirby
Rogue Brewing
Assistant General Manager
(917) 344-6487
Jaylee Thompson
AC Hotel
Restaurant General Manager
(360) 921-9946
Rianna Rogers
Little Conejo
Restaurant Manager
(360) 210-3108
Timeline
Bartender
Papa Haydn
07.2024 - Current
Bar Lead
Rogue River Brewing Company
07.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Bar Manager
Jantzen Beach Bar And Grill
11.2022 - 06.2023
Server
Magnolia Tavern
02.2022 - 11.2022
Server
Dosalas Latin Kitchen
03.2021 - 12.2021
Server, bartender
Barlow's Public House
02.2020 - 11.2020
Bartender, server, expeditor
Northwood Public House & Brewery
03.2019 - 11.2019
General manager, bartender
99 Saloon And Grill
03.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant bar manager, bartender
Tom's Urban
09.2017 - 03.2019
Expert trainer, line cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
10.2015 - 01.2018
Stocker and order selector
United Natural Foods Inc
08.2013 - 10.2015
Line cook and expeditor
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
03.2011 - 08.2013
Diploma -
Trinity High School
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