TAYLOR WILLIS
Portland,OR
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual and high-end dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender, Shift Lead
Fogo De Chao
10.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
Bar Lead / Assistant Manager
Taegukgi Korean Barbecue
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for leading a team of 5 or more employees through busy dinner and lunch services
- Handledallbarandmanagementtasksfortherestaurantincludingserving/making drinks, prepping fruit and garnish, maintaining cash drawers, managing labor costs, etc
- Kept reliable stock of liquor and bar items, placing orders for more when needed.
Sales Agent
Afni
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Ensure a positive shopping experience for each customer by offering promotions, products and advice when needed
- Facilitate POS transactions for customers ready for checkout, and pursue all viable sales opportunities within each customer engagement to maximize sales numbers
- Provide extensive product knowledge on all related fields to better work towards a sale.
Native Grill and Wings
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensure a positive dining experience for each and every guest in a 10+ table section
- Brought forth the ability to multitask effectively and prioritze tasks
- Recorded food and drink orders and worked to meet customer requests
- Performed all duties in accordance with Food Handling Procedures.
Gecko Grill
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
- Provided optimal customer service to all patrons to help encourage return patronage
- Worked with an enthusiastic and energetic attitude.
FOH Staff
The Fix, AZ
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed POS in a high traffic restaurant, ensuring all transactions were accurate
- Ensure the restaurant has dishes prepared and cleaned to all safety standards
- Stored food properly and maintained proper temperatures and conditions as needed
- Cleaned kitchen and organized cooking utensils
- Worked as a Line Cook in a fast-paced restaurant.
Expeditor
Native Grill and Wings
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared food carefully in response to customer requests or allergies
- Performed all duties in accordance with Food Handling Procedures
- Maintained a neat, organized, and safe working environment
- Ensure Guests receive meals in a timely manner and keep kitchen running smoothly.
Education
EXTRA-CURRICULAR -
ACTIVITIES
High School Diploma - undefined
Basha High School
Chandler, ArizonaCompany Theatre - undefined
Basha High School
Chandler, ArizonaSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Clear and Effective Communication
- High-Volume Environments
- Aloha POS
- Wine and Beer Recommendations
- Alcohol Ordering
- Beer, Wine and Soju Cocktails
- Marketing and Sales
Timeline
Bartender, Shift Lead
Fogo De Chao
10.2021 - Current
Bar Lead / Assistant Manager
Taegukgi Korean Barbecue
10.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Agent
Afni
08.2019 - 10.2020
Native Grill and Wings
08.2018 - 02.2019
Gecko Grill
06.2018 - 07.2018
FOH Staff
The Fix, AZ
07.2017 - 05.2018
Expeditor
Native Grill and Wings
10.2014 - 05.2017
EXTRA-CURRICULAR -
ACTIVITIES
High School Diploma - undefined
Basha High School
Company Theatre - undefined
Basha High School
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