George Colombo
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Experienced manager and bartender with extensive knowledge preparing and serving cocktails, beer, liquor, and mixed drinks. Capable of independently managing service bar area in fast paced, high volume settings as well as bar top guests. I am seeking a challenging position with room to grow while showcasing my special talent for upselling and maintaining a fun and relaxed environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Valhalla 815 9th Ave
New York, New York
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Prepared cocktails and mocktails from bar recipes and served draft and bottled beers
- Handled inventory, changed kegs
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques
Bartender
BrookLAN 339 Troutman St.
Brooklyn, NY
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Franklin820 820 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Bartender
Carlow East 1254 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Bartended 4 shifts per week in high volume situations
- Maintained organization and cleanliness of the establishment
- Engaged and interacted with guests ensuring a fun and comfortable experience
General Manager, Bartender,
The Iron Horse NYC 32 Cliff St.
New York, NY
04.2010 - 02.2019
- Manager 5-6 nights per week
- Duties included bookkeeping, paperwork, handling of cash deposits to bank, hiring and training of bartenders, occasional bartender and bouncer shift organizing, occasional inventory prep
- Engaged and interacted with guests ensuring a fun and comfortable experience
- Occasional filling in of bartending shifts
- Organized theme nights and private parties
- Creative promotional control on social media
Bartender
The Kew Club 119-11 Metropolitan Ave.
Kew Gardens, NY
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Bartender 3-4 shifts per week in high volume situations
- Maintained organization and cleanliness of the establishment
- Engaged and interacted with guests ensuring a fun and comfortable experience
- Promotions
- The
Bartender
The Breffini 43-45 40st.
Sunnyside, NY
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Bartended 4 shifts per week in high volume situations
- Maintained organization and cleanliness of the establishment
- Opening and closing duties, including but not limited to: Responsible for money, sales paperwork, inventory and locking the doors to the establishment
- Set up meetings with promoters, bands and DJs
- Organized theme nights and private parties
Skills
- Excellent cash handling skills, friendly demeanor, professional appearance and attitude
- Highly organized, excellent memory to welcome returning guests by name and/or drink order
- Communicator, both verbal & written Very detail oriented with a passion for customer service
- Food Protection Certificate & TIPS certified
- Engaging Personality
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Courteous
- Suggestive Selling
- Bar Service Preparation
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Bartender
Valhalla 815 9th Ave
10.2023 - 09.2025
Bartender
BrookLAN 339 Troutman St.
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bartender
Franklin820 820 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bartender
Carlow East 1254 Lexington Ave.
06.2019 - 09.2019
General Manager, Bartender,
The Iron Horse NYC 32 Cliff St.
04.2010 - 02.2019
Bartender
The Kew Club 119-11 Metropolitan Ave.
09.2008 - 02.2010
Bartender
The Breffini 43-45 40st.
09.2007 - 06.2008
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