Joseph Lanker
Bartender/server
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic bar and serving professional with extensive experience in team collaboration, versatility, with a strong work ethic, and problem solving abilities. A jack of all trades committed to enhancing quality, and embracing a sense of community through attention to detail, charm, and adaptability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Lollipop Shoppe
Portland, OR
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Planned and coordinated special events
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to enhance service quality and product knowledge.
Bartender
Swan Dive
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed opening and closing duties.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the venue, including supervising staff and overseeing safety procedures.
- Oversaw events hosted for people and assisted with crowd control.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Bartender, Server
The Riverhouse
Pacific City, Oregon
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to create harmonious pairings of food and beverages.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Trained new IT staff on server management best practices and procedures.
Bartender
North Warehouse
Portland, OR
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals via bar and extensive show preparation.
Skills
- Bar management
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Customer relations
- Interior design
- Art direction
- Adaptability
- Charisma
Certification
OLCC and Oregon Food handlers certefied
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bar Manager
Lollipop Shoppe
03.2025 - 12.2025
Bartender, Server
The Riverhouse
04.2024 - 02.2025
Bartender
Swan Dive
01.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender
North Warehouse
01.2022 - 03.2023