Lead Bartender Collection By

MARK NILES

**** ***** ******* **** ******, TX ***19 ady7p2@r.postjobfree.com 214-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To continue an extensive Food & Beverage career with a challenging and rewarding position that offers opportunity for growth.

EXPERIENCE

2021-2023 Bent Tree Country Club Dallas, TX

Bartender

Head bartender for exclusive golf club in North Dallas, servicing over 1000 members.

Responsible for weekly inventory and bi weekly purchases of all liquor, beer and wine.

Built and maintained relationships with members and their invited guests.

Created new and seasonal cocktails for use in each outlet throughout club.

2019-2020 The Adolphus Hotel (Bonvoy Collection by Marriott) Dallas, TX

Lead Bartender

Downtown upscale hotel focusing on international and business travelers.

Promoted to lead bartender at City Hall Bistro and Bar within 5 months, including maintaining product inventory, service standards and guest experience.

Trained all new bartenders according to Marriott standards.

Due to Covid-19 all staff was furloughed and eventually released due to lack of business.

2018-2019 Statler Hotel (Curio Collection by Hilton) Dallas, TX

Bartender

High volume entertainment venue serving hotel guests, residents, and locals.

40 local beers on draft and seasonal craft cocktail list by mixologist Kyle Hilla and menu by Executve Chef Graham Dodds.

Promoted to lead bartender within 3 months.

Named employee of the month, August 2018

Given the sole responsibility of prepping, batching, maintaining pars for all 5 food and beverage outlets in the hotel.

2015-present Kent Rathbun Concepts Dallas, TX

Bartender

Worked directly with Chef Rathbun for private events in client’s homes.

While offering classic cocktails, also prepared specialty cocktails according to client’s wants and menu being presented.

Able to think quickly and accommodate last minute changes in inventory requests, flavor profiles and preferred liqueurs.

2007-2015 Embassy Suites Dallas Park Central Dallas, TX

Lead Bartender

Created rotating selection of specialty cocktails for hotel guests, residents and locals.

Trained all new front of house employees to maintain hotel standards and craft cocktail recipes.

Developed relationships with hotel guests to assist in dining, night life recommendations to enhance their experience.

Worked in multiple outlets, including banquets, pool bar, main bar and restaurant.

Awarded employee of the year, 2009 and 2010

EDUCATION

University of North Texas Denton, TX

Bachelor of Science: Business and Accounting

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