Colin Graham
New Albany
Summary
Accomplished hospitality professional with over a decade of experience, including 6+ years in fine dining. Experienced in cocktail menu development and high-volume service, with certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers and Bar Smarts. Proven leader in training and efficiency, adept at suggestive selling and inventory management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Bartender
No Soliciting
Columbus
07.2025 - Current
- Involved in collaborative cocktail menu changes
- Private members club that requires efficiency, attention to detail, advanced bourbon and cocktail knowledge, as well as the ability to create specialty offerings on the fly per member request
Bartender
Hank’s Seafood and Raw Bar
Columbus
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Involved in collaborative quarterly cocktail menu changes
- High volume bar and service well that required quickness, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Server/Food Runner
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
Columbus
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Position required strict adherence to fine dining standards and steps of service, as well as menu mastery down to the most basic of ingredients
Bartender/Supervisor/Server
The Guild House
Columbus
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Required seasonal cocktail presentation for menu consideration as well as quick integration of seasonal menu changes
- Ran service floor in absence of management, responsible for cash handling and end of night reporting
- High volume bar, service well, and service floor that required efficiency in all aspects + strict adherence to fine dining standards and steps of service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Pre-Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Golf Complex Operations and Management
Golf Academy of America
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina01.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Martins Ferry High School
Martins Ferry, Ohio01.2007
Skills
- 10 years of Hospitality experience
- 6 years of Fine Dining experience
- 2 years of Management experience
- Able to handle high volume
- Court of Master Sommeliers Certification
- Bar Smarts Level 1 Certification
- Experienced with Aloha, Toast, and ClubEssential POS systems
- Menu Development
- Inventory management
- Suggestive selling
- Cash handling
- Microsoft Office
- New hire training
Certification
Level 1 Certification - Bar Smarts, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
No Soliciting
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
Hank’s Seafood and Raw Bar
05.2024 - 05.2025
Server/Food Runner
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
10.2023 - 04.2024
Bartender/Supervisor/Server
The Guild House
05.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English, Pre-Education
The Ohio State University
Associate of Applied Science - Golf Complex Operations and Management
Golf Academy of America
High School Diploma - General Studies
Martins Ferry High School