Stacey Kimber
Portland
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Reliable and hardworking professional works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Bistro Attendant
Courtyard at the Marriott
Portland
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Being knowledgeable about wine, beer and spirits that we offer, along with being knowledgeable on how to prepare and make an assortment of different cocktails.
- Cash handling skills and customer service skills.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Assisted with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, making salads and sandwiches.
- Crafted signature cocktails using fresh ingredients and premium spirits.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during shifts.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Engaged guests in conversation to enhance their overall experience at the hotel.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Server
Shari's
Portland
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Greeting and seating customers, taking food and drink orders.
- Checking food for accuracy and delivering it to tables, delivering excellent customer service.
- Keeping a clean and sanitary work place, busing tables, restocking condiments, and setting tables.
- Cash handling skills, menu knowledge, computer and lottery knowledge.
- Provided exceptional customer service during busy dining hours.
- Memorized menu items and daily specials for accurate recommendations.
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures and standards.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
Server Bartender
Elmer's Restaurant
Portland
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Greeting customers, taking food and drink orders.
- Serving beer, wine and cocktails.
- Delivering to tables, showing excellent customer service skills.
- Keeping my workspace clean and sanitized, busing tables and bar, restocking, and keeping everything clean.
- Menu knowledge and liquor knowledge.
- Lottery and video poker knowledge.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
Server
Denny's
Portland
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Greeting and seating customers, taking food and drink orders.
- Checking food for accuracy and delivering it to tables, delivering excellent customer service.
- Keeping a clean and sanitary work place, busing tables, restocking condiments, and setting tables.
- Cash handling skills, menu knowledge, computer and lottery knowledge.
- Provided exceptional customer service during busy dining hours.
- Served food and beverages to guests with attention to detail.
- Took orders and entered them into the point-of-sale system promptly.
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Customer Service Cashier
Ross Dress for Less
Portland
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at point of sale.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections.
- Maintained cash register accuracy during daily operations.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Exchanged and returned items, noting details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking.
Bartender
Maddy's
Portland
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Serving beer, wine, cocktails and food orders.
- Lottery and video poker knowledge.
- All types of paper work, inventory, cash register pulls, lottery reports, and lottery pulls.
- Being able to work in a fast paced environment and keeping focused and calm.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers to enhance their experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restock needs to management effectively.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
Bartender
Dottie's
Portland
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Serving wine, beer and spirits. Checking I.D's.
- Lottery games, video poker knowledge.
- Inventory, balancing the cash register, lottery and doing cash drops.
- Cigarettes, drinks, alcoholic beverages, and food sales.
- Customer service and communication skills.
- Basic math and cash handling skills.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers to enhance their experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, ORSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Communication skills
- Cash handling
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Service-oriented mindset
- Inventory
- Team player attitude
- Inventory management
- Outgoing personality
- Strong multitasking
- Outstanding customer service
- Suggestive selling
- Fast-paced environment
Certification
- Food Handlers card
- OLCC Permit
Timeline
Bartender/Bistro Attendant
Courtyard at the Marriott
01.2025 - 08.2025
Server Bartender
Elmer's Restaurant
06.2023 - 06.2024
Server
Denny's
03.2023 - 07.2023
Server
Shari's
11.2021 - 09.2024
Customer Service Cashier
Ross Dress for Less
09.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
Maddy's
02.2019 - 10.2021
Bartender
Dottie's
02.2014 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
Portland Community College