Jessica Lewis
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Experienced bartender with 20+ years of fast-paced tavern service, skilled in POS systems, cash handling, drink recipes, and alcohol compliance. Known for accurate transactions, strong customer care, and efficient shift management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tip Top Tavern
Vancouver, WA
04.2015 - 07.2026
- Welcomed patrons and collected drink requests in fast-paced tavern service.
- Prepared mixed cocktails and served draft beverages for Tip Top Tavern guests.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Processed cash, card, and tab transactions efficiently to maintain smooth service.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Completed opening and closing tasks, including supply restocking.
- Ensured sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment to meet health standards.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to provide accurate financial records.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Bartender
Bradley's Bar and Grill
Portland, OR
01.2001 - 04.2015
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff during busy tavern hours
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with a POS system.
- Verified age by checking identification cards before serving alcohol to ensure compliance with legal regulations. for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Refilled ice bins to maintain adequate supply for drink preparation throughout the shift. and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Helped set up the bar area by arranging supplies and equipment for efficient service readiness. the bar for the service shift.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Vancouver, WA06-1998
Skills
- Drink recipes
- Cocktail presentation
- Alcohol compliance
- Point of sale systems
- Cash handling
- Inventory control
- Customer service
Timeline
Bartender
Tip Top Tavern
04.2015 - 07.2026
Bartender
Bradley's Bar and Grill
01.2001 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School