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Kay Shelton

Portland

Summary

Hardworking bartender with experience in high volume, high pressure service. Looking to grow in my experience as a bartender and to expand my skills in the field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Cinemagic
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cash bank and stocked bar to prepare for operation.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed OLCC regulations to ensure safety, and to prevent excessive guest intoxication.
  • Changed kegs and maintained bar tap list
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Barback/Bartender

Fred's Wildlife Refuge
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and ensured adequate prep for main bartending staff.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Bartended during busy events at our upstairs, auxiliary bar
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Kitchen/Barback

Victory Lounge
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Assisted with bartending when bar was busy
  • Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA

Skills

  • Basic accounting
  • Health codes compliance
  • Safe service compliance
  • Mixology
  • Bar restocking
  • Suggestive selling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Point of sale systems
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Multilingual in French & (limited) Russian

Timeline

Bartender

Cinemagic
10.2024 - Current

Barback/Bartender

Fred's Wildlife Refuge
01.2019 - 02.2019

Kitchen/Barback

Victory Lounge
07.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English

The Evergreen State College
Kay Shelton