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Bartender

Griffin Hodkins

Gresham,OR

Summary

Experienced server skilled in managing drink services across bars, restaurants, and events. Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation and liquor inventory management. Maintains an organized workspace to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Timber
2022 - Current
  • Crafted creative cocktails and beverages, ensuring high-quality presentation and taste.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock usage and minimizing waste.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, enhancing service efficiency and team performance.
  • Implemented organizational systems for liquor storage, improving accessibility and compliance with regulations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverage orders during busy shifts.
  • Monitored customer satisfaction, promptly addressing concerns to enhance overall dining experience.
  • Analyzed sales trends to adjust drink specials, maximizing revenue opportunities during peak hours.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender/Server

Backroads Pub
03.2018 - 09.2022
  • Conducted weekly and monthly inventories to assure an adequate supply of liquor, ice, cups, and other necessities.
  • Recommended house specials to new clients to boost revenue.
  • Conducted proper housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, including inspecting bottles for purity, ensuring the maintenance of equipment, and storing foods properly.
  • Spoke to customers and recommended specials to build rapport, retention, and customer loyalty.

Bartender/Server

Ye Olde Pub
02.2015 - 08.2016
  • Conducted proper housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, including inspecting bottles for purity, ensuring the maintenance of equipment, and storing foods properly.
  • Spoke to customers and recommended specials to build rapport, retention, and customer loyalty.
  • Used POS system to process cash and credit card transactions.
  • Checked IDs to ensure that the customers were of legal drinking age.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly inventories to assure an adequate supply of liquor, ice, cups, and other necessities.
  • Increased bar profits by consistently promoting the highest profit drink options.
  • Engaged customers in conversations to understand desires and recommend specific liquor, wine, beer and cocktails.
  • Supported servers by preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for table customers.

Barista

Starbucks
01.2009 - 07.2014
  • Prepared [Type] products in compliance with company recipes and guidelines, with special attention to customer requests.
  • Spoke to and interacted with new and regular customers.
  • Adhered to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items and contributed to a positive team environment.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitized workstation and complied with health and safety guidelines.
  • Welcomed customers, read menus with specials or new items, answered questions, and accepted orders and payments.
  • Prepared sandwiches and baked goods, ground and blended coffee beans, brewed coffee and tea, and served items to customers.
  • Made and served specialty coffee and tea beverages.
  • Cleaned and restocked work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
  • Sold coffee, tea blends, and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items and educating customers about brewing methods.
  • Connected with customers and gave each person a positive experience to promote long-term loyalty.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Gresham High School
Gresham, OR
01.2007

Skills

  • Sales techniques and customer support
  • Beverage knowledge and cocktail crafting
  • Equipment upkeep
  • Transaction processing
  • Food handling compliance
  • Promotional strategies for sales
  • Monitoring alcohol service standards

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Backroads Pub
03.2018 - 09.2022

Bartender/Server

Ye Olde Pub
02.2015 - 08.2016

Barista

Starbucks
01.2009 - 07.2014

High School Diploma - General

Gresham High School

Bartender

Timber
2022 - Current

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