Brad Bowden
Dallas,TX
Summary
I possess over twenty years of experience working in bars and restaurants, from high-volume clubs, Michelin star restaurant to upper-echelon cocktail bars. Over the years, I have developed a fondness for beverage service and an obsession with all things bar world related. My experiences make me a well-rounded jack of all trades that can excel in any style of service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Mamani
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Ran a Michelin level bar program.
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring consistency in high service standards and high quality product.
- Managed inventory levels, conducted audits, and implemented efficient stock control procedures.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors to manage specific needs of the restaurant.
- Implemented cost-control strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality.
Bar Manager
Carbone, Vino, Sadelles
Dallas
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on cocktail preparation and customer engagement techniques.
- Managed inventory, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Executed Menu rollouts.
- Worked in tandem with Corporate Events Lead and Head of Bars to execute large, high-profile events with clients such as Chanel and Cartier.
AGM & Operating Partner
Lonestar Axe Throwing
Dallas, TX
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for hiring, training, managing, scheduling staff
- Responsible for all ordering and sourcing for axe throwing and bar
- Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Oversee and manage menu development
- Manage weekly bookings via booking engine (XOLA)
- Successfully managed the business through the pandemic; to its first year open
Bartender
Alice & Tiny Victories
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted and served guests in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
- Upheld strict cash management procedures in high-volume establishments
- Maintained knowledge of all beverage and food lists, backbar selections, and steps of service
- Maintained the bar and all tools with a nightly cleaning regimen
- Contributed to seasonal menu changes
- Shared and performed daily and weekly prep duties with barback
Bar Manager
4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge
Arlington, TX
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Opening manager for the first authentic tiki bar in north Texas since the closure of Trader Vics
- Utilized a new well setup to overcome issues presented by bar build our and reception
- Trained all bar staff to maintain full knowledge of beverage lists, backbar selections, and steps of service
- Handled all hiring, firing, and development of all staff
Bar Manager
Lounge Here
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Greeted and served guests in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
- Carefully followed safety and sanitation policies handling food and beverages
- Managed strict beverage control to maintain costs
- Upheld strict cash management procedures
- Handled all hiring behind the bar and managed bar staff
- Conducted new menu R&D, costing, menu training, and rollout
- Built a considerable bartop regular clientele
- Responsible for closing down the establishment and locking up at the end of the night
Bar Manager
Remedy
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Trained bar staff to maintain full knowledge of beverage lists, backbar selections, and steps of service
- Managed strict beverage control so as to minimize waste
- Increased LBW sales from 21% to 36% within the first 90 days of hire
- Conducted weekly inventory
- Managed all hiring, firing, staff development, ordering, invoicing, and scheduling for bar
- Worked in tandem with beverage directors to conduct R&D, menu changes, and menu rollouts
- Conducted regular foh staff trainings
Bartender
Midnight Rambler
Dallas, TX
07.2014 - 04.2014
- Underwent extensive training centered around a hybrid of Milk and Honey and Pegu Club; including spirits, drink building and bartop steps of service, speed and efficiency trials, and general program knowledge
- Adhered to strict and exhaustive prepping guidelines
- Greeted and served guests in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
Education
Associate of Science -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TXBachelor's degree - Neuropsychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Thorough spirits knowledge
- Extensive experience developing SOPs, staff development, and menu development and rollout
- Proficient in using facebook and instagram for marketing/advertising purposes
- Adept at using Word, Excel, RSI, Provi, and Binwise, Craftable
Accomplishments
- BARSmarts Advanced - Charleston, 2013
- Finalist for Disaronno Mixing Star 2013
- Regional Winner and national finalist for Best Upfronts at BAR Institute - Remedy, 2016
- Best New Bar 2016 - Lounge Here, 2016
- Culturemap Tastemaker Finalist - Lounge Here, 2017
- Food Network's Best Tiki Bars in America - 4 Kahunas, 2018
- Yelp National: Top 12 Tiki Bars in America - 4 Kahunas, 2018
- Hukilau Invitation: Best New Tiki Bar - 4 Kahunas, 2019
- Michelin Star - Restaurant Mamani, 2025
Timeline
Bar Manager
Mamani
06.2025 - 05.2026
Bar Manager
Carbone, Vino, Sadelles
02.2021 - 06.2025
AGM & Operating Partner
Lonestar Axe Throwing
10.2020 - 01.2022
Bartender
Alice & Tiny Victories
09.2019 - 12.2020
Bar Manager
4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge
05.2018 - 09.2019
Bar Manager
Lounge Here
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bar Manager
Remedy
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bartender
Midnight Rambler
07.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor's degree - Neuropsychology
University of North Texas
Associate of Science -
Weatherford College