Savannah CAviston
Portland
Summary
I am a hard working, reliable, and work well as part as a team or individually. I am an attentive listener with great communication skills that help drive my goal oriented mindset to help out my work environment. I strive to bring the highest level of professional integrity at all times. I am comfortable with taking directions and following trough on completing the required tasks at hand. My bubbly personality and friendly attitude is at the core of my customer service skills. I quickly develop long lasting connections with customers, and it resonates within my workplace. I am confident, skilled, and enjoy being part of a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Dolly Olive
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Developed drink menus using seasonal ingredients, new products or specialties of the house.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Lead Bartender
Solo Club
Portland
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
- Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Bartender/Server
Pink Rabbit
Portland
06.2022 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Prepared specialty drinks to support servers.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests.
- Managed tables throughout dining room to execute service at highest level.
- Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain clean dining area.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Bartender/ Server
Port Restaurant And Bar
Corona Del Mar
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for customers
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Closely monitored customers' intoxication levels and discontinued alcohol service, removed from premises or requested assistance from security.
Bartender/ Server
Mexico
Auckland
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed opening and closing checklists smoothly
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Refilled drinks and checked with diners to meet specific needs.
Dog Trainer
Pets In The City
Auckland
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.
- Displayed passion for animal welfare and demonstrated humane techniques with progressive training models.
- Educated clients about canine behavior and positive reinforcement training methodologies.
- Evaluated animals and discussed suitability with owners based on factors such as temperament and age.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Corona Del Mar
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Handled cash and card transactions daily with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Welfare And Canine Behavior
University of Auckland
New Zealand04.2021
High School Diploma -
Newport Harbor High School
Costa Mesa, CA06.2014
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Relations
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Dolly Olive
01.2024 - 12.2025
Lead Bartender
Solo Club
03.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender/Server
Pink Rabbit
06.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender/ Server
Port Restaurant And Bar
11.2021 - 06.2022
Bartender/ Server
Mexico
02.2019 - 10.2021
Dog Trainer
Pets In The City
08.2017 - 10.2021
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
09.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Animal Welfare And Canine Behavior
University of Auckland
High School Diploma -
Newport Harbor High School
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