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Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan

Summary

To me, the heart of bartending is very simple. You are the host of a party. Whether it is a one-person party or one thousand, it's the host's job to make sure they give each guest an experience that will keep them coming back again. That experience is built on knowledge, efficiency, generosity, and, most importantly, fun!

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

THE SPANIARD
New York, New York
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • One of the highest volume cocktail bars in New York, where I had the privilege of working with and learning from some of the best bartenders I've ever seen, many of whom also work at places like Attaboy, Dead Rabbit, and Dante. The Spaniard taught me how to make drinks at a high level with efficiency and speed, all while keeping the party going.

Bartender

AMERICAN WHISKEY
New York, New York
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • American Whiskey is NYC's UGA bar and is a stone's throw from Madison Square Garden. Here I learned the true meaning of craft and hospitality from the Beverage Manager, Joey Vargas, who was trained by Sasha Petraske. I was their Swiss Army knife. No two nights were the same, and I was placed wherever the highest pressure was.

Head Bartender

ISLAND OYSTER
New York, New York
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Island Oyster is a seasonal bar on Governors Island. I was in charge of managing the bar team, which was comprised of the 'who's who' of NYC bartenders, a truly all-star cast of world champions and multi-award winners.

Skills

  • Cocktail crafting
  • High volume bartending
  • Mixology techniques
  • Customer engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Point of sale systems
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Bar management

References

  • Joey Vargas: Brand Representative at Bardstown Bourbon, Partner at American Whiskey NYC Cell: 415-860-6882
  • George Carney: GM at The Spaniard Email: george@thespaniardnyc.com

Timeline

Bartender

THE SPANIARD
04.2025 - 07.2025

Bartender

AMERICAN WHISKEY
01.2021 - 08.2023

Head Bartender

ISLAND OYSTER
01.2020 - 01.2021

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