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
Portland, OR
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
2320 OSU Drive Newport, Oregon
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
Portland, OR
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
Vancouver, WA
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
Vancouver, WA
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
Vancouver, WA
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
Battle Ground, WA
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
Vancouver, WA
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
La Center, WA
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
Vancouver
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
Ridgefield, WA
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
Vancouver, WA
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