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Faith Spencer

Portland,OR

Summary

Well-rounded, experienced bartender committed to providing genuine hospitality and exceptional service. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished communicator, creative problem solver, competent guest liaison.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Underbar
Vancouver, WA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed bar operations including cocktail design, menu oversight, and inventory management while ensuring adherence to regulations and maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • Provided training to newly hired bartenders on beverage preparation and effective upselling methods
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.

Bar Lead

Punch Bowl Social Portland
Portland, OR
05.2017 - 08.2023
  • Supervised daily operations of the bar area, compliance with state regulations, and managed inventory levels through efficient supply ordering.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively on supervisor shifts
  • Maintained excellent customer service in fast-paced operations during high-volume shifts.
  • Engaged in continuous training to improve job skills and knowledge and worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure consistent high-quality service.

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

Last Frontier Casino
La Center, WA
04.2015 - 07.2017
  • Monitored daily activities to ensure full compliance with state gambling and service regulations, state health code, and company standards for the food and beverage team.
  • Led employee training initiatives in areas such as proper food handling techniques, customer service protocols, and cash handling procedures.
  • Provided guidance and coaching to staff members in order to develop their skillsets.
  • Maintained floor service in dual capacity as server and supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
01-2025

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Clark Community College
Vancouver, WA
06-2011

Skills

  • Food Service
  • Health codes compliance
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Inventory
  • Cocktail list development
  • Beverage supply orders
  • Staff Management
  • New Hire Training
  • Team training and development
  • Marketing and sales experience

Timeline

Bartender

Underbar
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bar Lead

Punch Bowl Social Portland
05.2017 - 08.2023

Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

Last Frontier Casino
04.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Clark Community College
Faith Spencer