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NODARI TODUA

NODARI TODUA

Summary

Experienced and customer-focused bartender with a strong hospitality background and hands-on leadership experience owning and running a bar at a winter resort and coffee shop in Georgia. Originally trained in front-end development and entrepreneurship such as online sales, but found a true calling in the vibrant world of hospitality. After relocating to the U.S. I've chosen to pursue bartending full-time.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Public Records
11.2024 - Current
  • Serving high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Space where I'm working at Public Records is oriented hing-volume, craft cocktail service.

Bartender

Chama Mama
01.2024 - Current
  • Chama Mama is a Georgian cuisine restaurant with traditional dishes and ancient wine varieties. In addition to classic cocktails, I prepare house-specialty drinks uniquely crafted for the restaurant.
  • Training new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

Olivier Cheng Catering & Events
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Delivered premium bartending services for high-end, VIP events across New York, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
  • Worked luxury events including:
    Tiffany & Co. Grand Opening – 5th Avenue, NYC
    Jeff Bezos Foundation Dinner – Private residence, Washington D.C.
    WSJ Innovator Awards – NYC
    Henry Kissinger's Birthday Celebration – New York Public Library
    Met Gala 2023 & 2024 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Hermes Store Openings – Lexington Avenue (3-month assignment) & Princeton, NJ
  • Provided service for brand activations and private parties for Prada and Chanel in The Hampton , King of Prussia , and Manhasset

Bartender

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided exceptional service at one of NYC's largest and most iconic rooftop bars, known for panoramic views of the Empire State Building and a vibrant nightlife scene.
  • Crafted a wide variety of cocktails, from classics to house specials, serving high volumes during busy nights and large events.

Bartender

Top Shelf Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided bartending in the Gotham Hall and Ziegfeld Ballroom at various events.

Bartender

Lazy Point
09.2023 - 01.2024

Montauk inspired cocktail bar in Manhattan, which is very busy during weekends and happy hours.

Bartender

Radegast Hall & Biergarten
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided bartending services at a renowned German beer hall known for its extensive selection of craft beers and vibrant atmosphere.
  • Crafted specialty cocktails and served a variety of beers, including imported German selections, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Bartender

RP Stuffing
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • It was a staffing agency through which I worked at various events as a bartender.

Bartender

Bassiani Nightclub
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Served high-quality bartending services at Georgia's largest techno club which occupies the leading position among the most popular clubs in the world, renowned for its vibrant nightlife and international clientele.

Bartender

GMT “Mtatsminda” Funiculr Complex
06.2013 - 11.2017

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Ilia State University
06.2015

Secondary Specialty - Policy Sciences

Ilia State University
06.2015

Skills

  • Classic and craft cocktail knowledge
  • Beer, wine, and spirits knowledge
  • Speed bartending / high-volume service
  • Food and drink pairing
  • Upselling and suggestive selling
  • Cash handling and POS systems
  • Cleanliness and organization

Certification

Alcohol Training Awareness Program

Timeline

Bartender

Public Records
11.2024 - Current

Bartender

Chama Mama
01.2024 - Current

Bartender

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bartender

Top Shelf Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bartender

Lazy Point
09.2023 - 01.2024

Bartender

Radegast Hall & Biergarten
01.2023 - 09.2023

Bartender

Olivier Cheng Catering & Events
10.2022 - 11.2024

Bartender

RP Stuffing
07.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender

Bassiani Nightclub
06.2018 - 11.2021

Bartender

GMT “Mtatsminda” Funiculr Complex
06.2013 - 11.2017

Secondary Specialty - Policy Sciences

Ilia State University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Ilia State University