Alice Lipping
Astoria,NY
Summary
A charismatic bartender with 20+ years experience who is knowledgeable and passionate about wine, spirits, beer and cocktails. Driven to provide guests with a memorable experience and genuine hospitality. Experienced in Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Private Bar Events and Catering.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Vanguard Wine Bar
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Bartender in a busy Casual Wine Bar setting with an emphasis on organic and sustainable wines from France and the United States
- Guides the guests through an extensive wine list created to provide a sensory experience
Bartender/ Bar Manager
The Sparrow Tavern
Astoria, NY
08.2011 - 09.2023
- Bartender in a neighborhood, casual dining bar
- Was an integral part in creating seasonal cocktails, infusions and shrubs
- Educated staff about spirits, wines, beer, and provided them with descriptions of classic and new cocktails
- Maintained a steady bar with warm and hospitable service
Bartender
Artisanal French Bistro
New York, NY
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Bartended in a high-volume, fine dining setting, with an emphasis on knowledge of French Cuisine, and an extensive wine and cheese menu
- Educated and suggested service on wine and cheese pairings, as well as aiding in the creation of seasonal specialty cocktails
Manager/ Bartender
Bistro 33 Restaurant
Astoria, NY
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Bartender, and Manager in a small French-Japanese fusion, Casual Dining Restaurant
- Educated the staff on beverage and food knowledge, with an emphasis on the points of hospitable service
- Other managerial duties included staff scheduling, hiring of staff, ordering and inventory of all beverages, creating cocktails, and providing the staff with the proper information of food and beverage descriptions
Bartender/ Captain
Apiary Restaurant
New York, NY
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Captain and Bartender at Chef Scott Bryan's Upscale New American Restaurant
- Emphasis on seasonal, local cuisine, wine service, and specialty cocktails
General Manager
Jack the Horse Tavern
Brooklyn, NY
05.2006 - 02.2007
- General Manager of a neighborhood New American Restaurant
- Educated staff on the points of service, food and wine knowledge
- Conducted daily meetings on food, wine and beer tastings
- Other managerial duties included ordering, creating beer and wine lists, scheduling and hiring of staff, as well as other administrative duties
Bartender/ Captain
Craftsteak
New York, NY
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Captain and Bartender at Chef Tom Colicchio's busy upscale steakhouse in the Meat-packing district
- Worked in a busy atmosphere in a fine-dining setting, providing hospitable, knowledgable, and detail-oriented service
- Guided the guest through an extensive wine list, craft beers, specialty cocktails, and Food Menus
- Attended seminars pertaining to food tastings, daily wine tastings, and aided in the creation of specialty cocktails
Captain/ Bartender
Gramercy Tavern
New York, NY
09.1996 - 05.2006
- Captain and Bartender at Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio's number one Zagat rated New American restaurant
- Provided warm, knowledgable, hospitable, detail oriented service in a consistently busy environment
- Attended daily meetings, seminars and classes pertaining to food, wine and beverage tastings
- Learned the fine points of enlightened hospitality as a Captain and Bartender
- As a Bartender, worked in a fast paced, yet detail oriented setting, and aided in the creation of specialty cocktails
- As a Captain took control of my section working as a team with my front waiter, guided the guest through the Menus, Wine Lists, Cheeses etc
- Conducted Pairings of Wines, Beers and Spirits
Education
BFA - Painting
Hunter College
NYC01.2004
Skills
- Hospitable service
- Knowledgeable in wines
- Knowledgeable in spirits
- Knowledgeable in beers
- Knowledgeable in cocktails
- Knowledgeable in various cuisines
- Inventive cocktail creations
- Team player
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- NYS Food Handler's License
- COVID Vaccinated
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Abstract Artist in Painting and Photography
- Art History
- Art Curator for a Local restaurant in Astoria and other locations in my neighborhood.
Timeline
Bartender
Vanguard Wine Bar
11.2023 - Current
Bartender/ Bar Manager
The Sparrow Tavern
08.2011 - 09.2023
Bartender
Artisanal French Bistro
10.2010 - 11.2011
Manager/ Bartender
Bistro 33 Restaurant
03.2010 - 10.2010
Bartender/ Captain
Apiary Restaurant
05.2009 - 04.2010
General Manager
Jack the Horse Tavern
05.2006 - 02.2007
Bartender/ Captain
Craftsteak
05.2006 - 08.2006
Captain/ Bartender
Gramercy Tavern
09.1996 - 05.2006
BFA - Painting
Hunter College