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Ian Forrest

Astoria

Summary

Advanced craft cocktail bartender with eight years of high end, high volume craft cocktail experience. Dedicated to improving technique and customer experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Manhatto
New York
11.2025 - Current
  • Worked the bar top, service well and multiple tables simultaneously.
  • Consistently maintained above 20% tip percentage

Bartender

Fish Cheeks
New York
04.2025 - 11.2025
  • Prepared and served diverse cocktails and beverages efficiently.
  • Engaged with customers to deliver exceptional service and elevate overall experience.

Bartender

The Proper Hotel
Austin
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • I was tasked with working at three separate bars with individual menus on any given day.
  • I was able to thrive in the high end fast paced environment.
  • The Proper is one Austin’s busiest and premier hotels with an array of unique bars throughout.

Bartender

Soho House Austin
Austin
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • I cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers and crafted special drink and cocktail menus for seasonal offerings.

Lead Bartender

Monarch
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • I performed and supervised all prep and helped curate new cocktail menus.
  • I organized and maintained bar inventory.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Skills

  • Extensive food and drink knowledge
  • Advanced craft cocktail technique
  • Culinary expertise
  • Bar operations and logistics
  • Passion for continued knowledge of the food/beverage industry

Timeline

Bartender

Manhatto
11.2025 - Current

Bartender

Fish Cheeks
04.2025 - 11.2025

Bartender

The Proper Hotel
06.2024 - 02.2025

Bartender

Soho House Austin
01.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Bartender

Monarch
07.2021 - 01.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology

University of North Texas
Ian Forrest