Jordan Burwell
Server/Bartender
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Long time restaurant professional with a passion for food, cocktails, wine, and hospitality. Looking to find a restaurant/bar for long-term employment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Wine Liason
15C Wine Bar
2 2024 - 7 2024
- Worked closely with advanced sommelier expanding international wine knowledge and assisting customers with wine choices of over 45 wines.
Beertender/Server
Beda's Biergarten
2023.01 - 2024.07
- Helped customers with selection of 12 German beer with food pairings and glassware choice while properly pouring beer.
Bartender/Lead Server
The Whiskey Lounge
2023.07 - 2024.01
- Made classic, modern, and bespoke cocktails while assisting customers with food pairings, bar prep, and stocking the bar.
- Assigned servers sections, made decisions on cutting and keeping servers, and oversaw their activity to ensure a high level of hospitality.
Assistant Manager
Loaded Joe's
2021.07 - 2023.07
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Bartended in high volume and high paced bar.
- Ordered supplies, food, liquor, beer, and wine.
Head Baker/Pastry Chef
Splendido
2019.10 - 2021.07
- Created and produced multiple plated desserts and breads.
- Helped other stations with their prep, service, and covering every station in kitchen.
Head Baker
Bread Garden Market
2012.12 - 2017.10
- Created all new bread program and produced said breads and pastries while overseeing a crew of fifteen people.
Bartending Manager
Motley Cow Cafe
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Oversaw beverage production of three other bartenders making sure the bar was stocked and meeting quality standards.
Server/Bartender
Reynards
2009.06 - 2010.01
- Served multiple tables in a farm to table fine dining restaurant while supporting over servers.
- Produced classic cocktails as well as new riffs from menu.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Applied Humanities -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 2018.08 - 2024.05
Associates of Arts - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa City, IA 2017.08 - 2018.05
Culinary Arts -
International Culinary Center
New York, NY 2010.01 - 2010.05
Skills
Beverage preparation
Classic cocktails and modern variations
Food pairing recommendations
Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
Experience with multiple POS platforms
Supply ordering
Scheduling
Culinary knowledge
Food preparation
Certification
Oregon Food Handlers
Timeline
Oregon Food Handlers
2024-07
Alcohol Service Permit
2024-07
Bartender/Lead Server
The Whiskey Lounge
2023.07 - 2024.01
Beertender/Server
Beda's Biergarten
2023.01 - 2024.07
Assistant Manager
Loaded Joe's
2021.07 - 2023.07
Head Baker/Pastry Chef
Splendido
2019.10 - 2021.07
Bachelors of Arts in Applied Humanities -
University of Iowa
2018.08 - 2024.05
Associates of Arts - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
2017.08 - 2018.05
Head Baker
Bread Garden Market
2012.12 - 2017.10
Bartending Manager
Motley Cow Cafe
2010.01 - 2013.01
Culinary Arts -
International Culinary Center
2010.01 - 2010.05
Server/Bartender
Reynards
2009.06 - 2010.01
Wine Liason
15C Wine Bar
2 2024 - 7 2024
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