Madison Murphy
Portland,OR
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Ickabods Bar and Grill
11.2023 - Current
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender/Server
West Union Sports Pub
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Southside Speakeasy
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Education
GED -
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon, ORCertification
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Alcohol Service Permit | EX: 06/2026
Oregon Health Authority
OR Food Handlers Permit | EX: 05/2027
Timeline
Bartender
Ickabods Bar and Grill
11.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server
West Union Sports Pub
09.2021 - 03.2023
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Southside Speakeasy
10.2018 - 03.2020
GED -
Chemeketa Community College