Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
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FRANK LOMBARDI

FRANK LOMBARDI

New York,NY

Summary

Hospitality professional with extensive experience in New York City's premier venues. Expertise in cocktail innovation, guest experience enhancement, and bar team leadership in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated success in developing cocktail programs, training staff, and managing operations. Committed to delivering exceptional service through creativity and efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bartender & Bar Manager

Monsieur @ Golden Age Hospitality
New York, NY
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Delivered bespoke guest experiences within high-end cocktail environment.
  • Established and nurtured vendor relationships; managed ordering for liquor, beer, wine, produce, and glassware.
  • Designed and implemented inventory and PAR systems for bar and storage areas.
  • Streamlined high-volume service by introducing batch cocktail systems.
  • Reconciled invoices with accounting; analyzed inventory data to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
  • Oversaw cash drops and financial reporting for bar operations.
  • Conducted staff training sessions, including mock service classes, to ensure service consistency.
  • Managed floor operations, ensuring optimal staff performance, time management, and order of operations.

Head Bartender

Sloanes @ The Manner Hotel
New York, New York
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded launch of cocktail and restaurant bar operations for new venue by Standard International.
  • Authored bartender guides, cocktail specifications, and operational checklists to standardize practices.
  • Designed and implemented prep schedules to ensure seamless daily service.

Lead Barman

Perch Cocktail Bar
New York, NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Directed daily cocktail program and supervised bartenders and barbacks.
  • Designed seasonal cocktail menus and led biannual rollouts.
  • Maintained accurate inventory and streamlined ordering processes.

Lead Barman

The Blond @ 11 Howard
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw high-volume cocktail service, averaging 900 to 1,100 covers daily.
  • Produced syrups, infusions, and batched cocktails for large-scale events.
  • Ensured inventory accuracy and operational readiness during peak service hours.

Barman

Phoenix Bar
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Managed event programming, entertainment bookings, and bar service.
  • Created original cocktail recipes and collaborated on menu development.
  • Delivered seamless guest experiences in a high-energy environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
05-2008

Skills

  • Cocktail crafting
  • POS systems
  • Beverage cost management
  • Menu design
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Vendor relations
  • Financial reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Safe food handling

Affiliations

Professional dancer, having performed in venues such as the Whitney Museum, the Guggenheim as well as on Broadway and Arenas/Stadiums with iconic musicians.

Makeup artist that has worked with celebrities and models for Awards season as well as European Fashion Weeks.

Languages

French
Professional
Korean 한글
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Bartender & Bar Manager

Monsieur @ Golden Age Hospitality
01.2025 - 09.2025

Head Bartender

Sloanes @ The Manner Hotel
09.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Barman

Perch Cocktail Bar
01.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Barman

The Blond @ 11 Howard
01.2016 - 01.2023

Barman

Phoenix Bar
01.2012 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Marymount Manhattan College