Danielle Spencer
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Versatile Bartender with 4 years of hands-on experience using correct techniques and liquid measure
ments to expertly prepare alcoholic drinks. Creative and artistic team player with updated knowledge of menu items. Dedicated to providing positive customer experience to build loyal customer base. Industrious Bartender with broad experience in variety of bars. Remains calm and poised in fast-paced environments. Responsible bartender skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Platinum Pub
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
Main Bartender
montanas bar
Portland, OR
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
Cocktail Waitress
Acropolis
Portland, OR
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Took drink orders from tables and bar area and relayed to bartenders.
- Recommended and served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Maintained tidiness and organization throughout bar area.
- Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Cleaned tables after service and quickly resetting supplies to maintain restaurant and service flow.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Bartender
Sadie maes
Portland, OR
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
Portland, OR
11.2014 - 10.2020
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
Education
Parkrose High School
Portland, OR05.2008
Skills
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Cash Register Operation
- Health Codes Compliance
- Beverage Preparation
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Excellent Judgment
- Inventory
- Food Service
- Cash and Credit Transactions
- Food Running
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- New Hire Training
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Identification Verification
- Service-Oriented Mindset
- Outstanding Customer Service
References
- Montanas bar and Sadie mae's. Marcee (503) 660-7574 worked together for 2 1/2 years bartending.
- Acropolis - Pam (503) 926-4937 she was the lead bartender for 30+ years at acropolis, and I worked with her for 3.
- Dominos pizza Rachael (503) 954-9070 she was my manager through out most of my time at dominoes.
Timeline
Bartender
Platinum Pub
01.2024 - 07.2024
Main Bartender
montanas bar
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bartender
Sadie maes
02.2021 - 08.2021
Cocktail Waitress
Acropolis
08.2018 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
11.2014 - 10.2020
Parkrose High School