Daniel Anderson
Portland,OR
Summary
I love working in restaurants. I have 13 years of restaurant/bar experience and 4 years of management experience. I graduated with a B.A. in Marketing from Portland State University.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Independent Sports Bar & Grill
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Server
Fino Bistro & Pizzeria
08.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Administrative Assistant
Portland State University Veterans Resource Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Bartender
Paymaster Lounge
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Paymaster Lounge
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bar Manager
Nicoletta & Beppe's Italian Trattoria
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Bar Manager
Cinetopia Progress Ridge
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Lead Bartender
Redwood Grille
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Server
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
04.2013 - 04.2014
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bar Back
The Man Cave Sports Bar
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
Server
The Olive Garden Restaurant
03.2013 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Expeditor
Sisley Italian Kitchen
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
Infantryman Sergeant
US Army
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Busser
Old Custom House
07.2003 - 05.2004
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
Busser/Food Prep
Embassy Suites
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
Server
The Village At The Palms
11.1999 - 02.2002
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Marketing
Portland State University
Portland, OR03.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2012
High School Diploma -
San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2003
Skills
- Time Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Supervision and Training
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Operations Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
- Communication Skills
- Profit and Loss Accountability
Timeline
General Manager
The Independent Sports Bar & Grill
10.2022 - Current
Server
Fino Bistro & Pizzeria
08.2021 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
Portland State University Veterans Resource Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bartender
Paymaster Lounge
08.2020 - 10.2020
Bartender
Paymaster Lounge
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bar Manager
Nicoletta & Beppe's Italian Trattoria
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bar Manager
Cinetopia Progress Ridge
09.2016 - 05.2017
Lead Bartender
Redwood Grille
04.2014 - 02.2015
Bar Back
The Man Cave Sports Bar
10.2013 - 03.2014
Server
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
04.2013 - 04.2014
Server
The Olive Garden Restaurant
03.2013 - 08.2013
Expeditor
Sisley Italian Kitchen
04.2010 - 02.2011
Infantryman Sergeant
US Army
08.2004 - 04.2009
Busser
Old Custom House
07.2003 - 05.2004
Busser/Food Prep
Embassy Suites
01.2002 - 09.2002
Server
The Village At The Palms
11.1999 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Marketing
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
San Luis Obispo High School
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