Myles Bolden
Maxwell,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated bar manager & bartender with over 8 years of fast-paced experience. Well-versed in streamlining all aspects of bar operations, including but not limited to the full design and implementation of original sales and marketing initiatives. Fully adept at managing a team during ever-changing shifts and busy customer service periods. I excel at building and driving initiatives that boost profits and provide superior customer service. Eager to bring my unique skillset to bar management, marketing, and sales opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
Siti
Austin, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes and customer service standards.
- Maintained inventory, ordering supplies to prevent stock shortages.
- Developed seasonal drink menus aligned with restaurant themes and trends.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries and preferences.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
HEAD BARTENDER
Cody's Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Promoted to head bartender in less than 30 days of starting position.
- Creating promotional initiatives to generate sales.
- Superior mixology skills are implemented often for new promotions and menus.
- Coordinate with the kitchen team and chefs to design and create food/drink pairings.
- Source and nurture new and current customer relationships.
- Build partnerships with reps/vendors and many small businesses.
- Coordinate with upper management and ownership to develop new strategies to improve within the bar/restaurant.
- POS utilization
- Handle full operations, opening and closing of the bar/restaurant.
MANAGER & BARTENDER
Tap Room
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Handled full operations of restaurant/bar
- Management of the financials and end-of-night accounts.
- Worked closely with upper management and GMs to ensure goals were met and exceeded.
- Vendor Relationship procurement & management
- Oversaw the ordering of supplies, liquor/beer - along with new beverage selection.
- Leadership of staff and keeping track of maintaining high standards.
Education
TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-COMMISSION (TABC) CERTIFICATION -
TABC
01-2025
FOOD HANDLERS -
01.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
01.2015
Skills
- Mixology Expert
- Customer Service
- Menu Creation
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Multi-tasking
- Culinary & Kitchen Knowledge
- Strong Communication
- POS
- Cost Control
- Sales & Marketing
- Event Planning
- Inventory Control & Management
- Staff training-support-supervision
- Account Management
- High-level communication
Certification
- High School Diploma, 05/15/15
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Certification, 01/01/23
- Food Handlers, 01/01/23
Timeline
Head Bartender
Siti
08.2025 - Current
HEAD BARTENDER
Cody's Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2025
MANAGER & BARTENDER
Tap Room
01.2019 - 01.2022
TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-COMMISSION (TABC) CERTIFICATION -
TABC