Easton Higa
Portland,OR
Summary
Friendly Bartender with exceptional customer service and communication skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Tender
Wassabi PDX
Hillsboro, OR
12.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Lead Sales
Western Oregon Dispensaries
Oregon
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with operations and management team to prepare and lead sales presentations.
Education
Diploma -
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani, HI1999
Skills
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Beer, Wine and Soju Cocktails
- Health Code Compliance
- Classic Cocktails
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Sales Expertise
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Guest Satisfaction
- Cash Register Operation
- Aloha POS
- Patron Rapport
- Glassware Polishing
- Attending Multiple Customers
Timeline
Bar Tender
Wassabi PDX
12.2022 - Current
Lead Sales
Western Oregon Dispensaries
05.2016 - 01.2022
Diploma -
King Kekaulike High School