Coll Dennis
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Bartending, at its core, has never really been about making drinks. Anyone in the world can learn to make cocktails, pour a glass of beer, or tell you about the range of sugar content in red wines. While it's undeniable that every bartender needs a skill set to work behind a bar efficiently, most veterans in the industry will tell you that the real impact of the job is being there for the community you serve. Every night I walk into work with the expectation to see and catch up with familiar clients that come in for a drink and ultimately, a conversation. That's what keeps me in this industry, and why I'm passionate about working as hard as I can to make sure that when a person comes into a place I work for a cocktail, they can leave with a pleasant experience, memory, and a desire to come back.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Soho Grand Bar and Salon
Soho, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Curated and maintained an extensive whiskey bar during weekday hours, ensuring quality offerings and attentive service in a vibrant nightlife setting.
- Developed and served innovative craft cocktails, showcasing mixology skills and creativity in beverage preparation.
- Managed volume on weekends that matches some of the busiest nights of a club venue, often averaging twenty to thirty thousand dollars in sales on a typical Friday or Saturday.
- Delivered outstanding customer service while managing high-volume demands in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Performed prep work to ensure the quality of beverages being sold remains at the standard appropriate for the high price point of the cocktails.
Lead Bartender
The Otheroom
West Village, NY
08.2020 - Current
- The Otheroom is a small, intimate date and lounge bar in Manhattan's West Village. Started in 1997, the Otheroom was known historically for its extensive craft beer and wine list.
- As the lead bartender, I've been in charge of cycling our cocktail menu, with the guidance of our cocktail program manager.
- I'm also responsible for placing orders to keep our beer and wine list fresh.
- The Otheroom is where I've sharpened my skill set as a mixologist, has broadened my conceptual knowledge about beer and wine types, and has forced me to be able to think on my feet, and problem-solve effectively in rushes and intense situations.
- One bartender on shift per night. Consistently brought in 5 to 7 thousand dollars in sales on a nightly basis.
- Developed seasonal cocktail menus, enhancing guest experience and increasing repeat visits.
Bartender
Kind Regards
Lower East Side, NY
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Kind Regards was a very popular club venue in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. During my time behind their beautiful bar, I learned to excel at serving super high volumes of customers, while maintaining a standard of customer service that matches the reputation of the venue itself.
Bartender
Building On Bond Bar And Bistro
Bk
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Learned basic and traditional cocktails through a cocktail program
- Kept the bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, prepping sales reports, setting up for upcoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Where I first started bartending. (Unfortunately, this American Style Bistro was one of the many small businesses that succumbed to the pandemic, and is permanently closed.)
Education
Associate of Science - Business Organization And Management
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06-2024
Wine Sommelier Certification
Court of Master Sommeliers
05-2023
Skills
- TIPS certified
- Wine Sommelier Certification
- Wine and spirits proficiency
- High-Volume Environments
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Skilled in enhancing customer purchases
Timeline
Bartender
Soho Grand Bar and Salon
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
Kind Regards
05.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Bartender
The Otheroom
08.2020 - Current
Bartender
Building On Bond Bar And Bistro
01.2018 - 11.2018
Wine Sommelier Certification
Court of Master Sommeliers
Associate of Science - Business Organization And Management
Borough of Manhattan Community College