Nikki Palazzolo
Peabody,MA
Summary
Seasoned bartender and bar supervisor with 18 years of expertise in craft cocktails, high-volume service, and menu innovation. Skilled in leading staff, executing classic and specialty infusions, and crafting seasonal and award-winning speakeasy experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Supervisor
License No. 1
Boulder, CO
2018.06 - 2025.08
- Supervises bar operations and leads staff across high-volume shifts
- Managed weekly liquor inventory with precision and accountability reducing cost by 5%
- Creates seasonal cocktail menus that maintained brand consistency driving sales increase of 23%
- Contributes to the speakeasy's award-winning recognition with top performing menu items
Lead Bartender/ Menu creator
Brule Bistro
Delray Beach, FL
2014.01 - 2018.11
- Designed from-scratch menus using organic, locally sourced ingredients
- Led bartending team and maintained high service quality during peak hours
- Managed daily bar operations with a focus on craft standards
- Increased return customers by 30% tracked by feedback & follow up communication
Bartender
El Camino (Mordern Restaurants)
Delray Beach, FL
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Cultivated knowledge of 200+ agave spirits: tequilas, mezcals, sotols, racias, bacanoras
- Led educational sessions on South American wines and agave harvesting
- Delivered guest-forward service by sharing spirit stories behind cocktails
- Dialed in SOPs for high-volume service needs, reducing touches to improve ticket times 50%
Bartender
Park Tavern (Modern Restaurants)
Delray Beach, FL
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Conducted weekly liquor inventory and streamlined stock controls yielding 15%
- Created bar menus aligned with modern dining trends
- Provided weekly staff training in bourbon classics that increased bourbon serves by 30%
- Trained bar staff in bartending techniques that increased tickets by 50%
Education
Associates degree - English
Palm Beach State
Boca Raton, Fl12.2012
Skills
- Mixology & Classic Cocktails
- Leadership & Team Training
- Infusions & Seasonal Menus
- Organization & Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service & Communication
- Extensive Agave Spirits Knowledge
- Creative Problem Solving
- Bar Operations & Supervision
- Calm Under Pressure
Awards
- Best of Boulder - License No. 1 Best Craft Cocktail Bar, 2019-2025
- The Great Apres Beach Cocktail Competition - 2nd place winner Featuring Woodford Reserve
Timeline
Bartender/ Supervisor
License No. 1
2018.06 - 2025.08
Lead Bartender/ Menu creator
Brule Bistro
2014.01 - 2018.11
Bartender
El Camino (Mordern Restaurants)
2012.01 - 2014.01
Bartender
Park Tavern (Modern Restaurants)
2012.01 - 2014.01
Associates degree - English
Palm Beach State