Ezra Edlund

Experienced bartender and manager, with 10 years in Food and Bev. Relocating to Portland next month to build my knowledge in craft bartending and learn a new market. I am extremely Passionate about good service, with a great product and love working in high volume and busy environments with a focus on team building. 

Spanky’s Roadhouse – General Manager/Bar Manager

June 2021 – July 2023

This job tested all of my previous management training is a high volume and stressful environment. My team was made up of around 25-35 employees, mostly in college, and had to schedule heavily around class schedules, personal lives, second jobs, etc. I have created relationships with Reps, have done ordering for the bar and kitchen, have written menus, instituted checklists and cleaning procedures, and was able to turn a dysfunctional workplace into a thriving, high profit, fun environment for both employees and our guests and regulars.

Kenosha Breck – Bartender

June 2019 – June 2021

Started at entry level at this high-volume, high stress job, and rose in the ranks quickly and became a bartender, fine tuning my craft and with the help of a great management team, was able to learn every aspect of the business and took every chance to further my skills and knowledge.

Breck Sports – Store Manager

October 2018 – June 2021

I learned a lot and grew a lot as leader through this company, and improved upon my customer service skills over the years. Vail Resorts offered several Leadership classesand management training that I have taken to be able to strengthen my talents and be an asset to any team in the future.

Slice Pizzeria – Manager

July 2013 – October 2017

Started out on the bottom and worked my way through every job position through several promotions within the 4 years at this job. I learned everything from giving great customer service, to making a great product I was proud to serve, to running the business on the back end including payroll, scheduling, and food ordering. Learned how to work at an incredibly fast paced and stressful job and how to keep my composure and utilize my time wisely and efficiently.

Nags Head Pizza Company – Lead Pizza Chef

March 2018 – October 2018

First Flight Adventure Park – Assistant Manager

June 2014 – October 2018

Homeschooled: Grades 1-12. High School Diploma.