Marco Di Nicolo
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced bartender with 10+ years in high-end hospitality across Europe and the U.S., including award-winning restaurants, luxury hotels, and high-volume bars. Recognized for delivering top-tier service, mastering both classic and modern mixology, Proven success in designing standout cocktail menus, streamlining bar operations, and building loyal guest relationships. Brings energy, precision, and consistency to every shift.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Club at Ibis
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided premium bar service in Amici Restaurant, the club’s fine-dining Italian restaurant, specializing in wine pairings that combined top Italian vintages with select American wines.
- Supported banquet events and private functions of up to 300+ guests, delivering beverage service for weddings, galas, and exclusive member celebrations.
Bartender Trainer
The Coconut Club
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained 3 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Main Bartender
Fiddler's Creek
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Led bar operations at Sale & Pepe, a Four Diamond, award-winning Italian fine-dining restaurant.
- Co-created a new cocktail menu that boosted beverage sales by 35%.
- Optimized cocktail techniques, cutting prep time by 80% while maintaining quality and consistency.
Head Bartender
The Coconut Club
01.2020 - 09.2022
- - Oversaw weekly spirit orders, ensuring consistent supply and reducing shortages.
- - Managed drink and spirit costs, optimizing profitability by reducing expenses by 14%.
- - Led a dynamic bar team of 7 bartenders and barbacks, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Brand Ambassador
Dictador Rum
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Expanded brand presence across 8 major Spanish cities, hosting tastings, masterclasses, and public presentations to build market awareness.
- Trained customers and partners on product knowledge while collaborating with marketing teams and distributors to drive sales.
- Managed nationwide schedule independently, showcasing flexibility, strategic planning, and strong communication skills.
Bartender Eclipse Bar
W Hotel
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Averaged 200+ cocktails and mixed drinks sold per night in one of Barcelona’s busiest luxury cocktail clubs.
Bartender
The Coconut Club
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with fellow bartenders to create drinks and uphold bar organization and stock levels.
- Crafted 2 signature cocktails featured on the menu, resulting in a revenue boost of nearly €175,000 within just 18 months.
Bartender/Head Bartender
Tela Bianca
09.2010 - 04.2015
- - Spearheaded a team of 4 bartenders, driving exceptional service and efficiency.
- - Streamlined operations by efficiently organizing tasks, resulting in an 18% improvement in workflow.
Education
High School Diploma - Istituto tecnico industriale
I.T.I.S
Augusta, Sicily, Italy07-2008
Skills
- Service-oriented mindset
- Professional appearance
- Cash register operation
- Safe food handling procedures
- Food service
- Changing beer kegs
- Creative mixology
- Beverage supply orders
- Classic cocktails
- Menu design
- Trilingual Italian-Spanish-English
Certification
- Draft Beer Technique, Heineken, Italy (Jan-2011)
- Flair Academy, Basic Bartender Certification (2008), Milan, Italy
- Flair Academy, Advanced Bartender Certification (2009), Milan, Italy
Languages
Italian (Native or Bilingual)
English (Full Professional)
Spanish (Full Professional)
Timeline
Bartender
The Club at Ibis
05.2024 - 03.2025
Bartender Trainer
The Coconut Club
09.2023 - 05.2024
Main Bartender
Fiddler's Creek
10.2022 - 07.2023
Head Bartender
The Coconut Club
01.2020 - 09.2022
Brand Ambassador
Dictador Rum
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender Eclipse Bar
W Hotel
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender
The Coconut Club
05.2015 - 11.2017
Bartender/Head Bartender
Tela Bianca
09.2010 - 04.2015
High School Diploma - Istituto tecnico industriale
I.T.I.S
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