Nolan Chandler
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Bar professional with several years of craft experience. Extensive cocktail and spirit knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Dana's
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Large scale craft bartending in an elevated space while executing, prepping and developing a house cocktail menu of 24+ cocktails
- Job role requires an intimate knowledge of a very expansive back bar and bottle shop
- Extremely involved with staff education, as well as managing the daily restaurant and bar service
Lead Bartender
Penny Drip
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Learned and worked with specific craft bar techniques and cocktail creation education
- Directly involved in menu creation, concept direction, and event planning.
- Day to day duties involved managing the bar, craft bartending, barista and kitchen work as well.
- Executed leading a small team and followed through on joint visions for bar and events
- Top 10 New Cocktail Bar Central US 2023 Tales of the Cocktail
Bartender/Bar Manager
The Clubroom at the Clyde
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Required to maintain inventory, execute full menu creation, bar preparation, writing and maintaining the standards of practice, staff training, bar maintenance and product ordering.
- Required to run the service well on multiple 350+ cover nights a week, acquired expertise in engaging with a high volume of costumers
Education
BAR Ready -
Beverage Alcohol Resource
Culinary Institute Of America04-2024
Skills
- Menu development
- Expansive and in depth bartending experience
- Expert spirit knowledge
- Strong passion for hospitality
- Staff Management
- Employee Coaching
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Dana's
01.2024 - Current
Lead Bartender
Penny Drip
07.2022 - 01.2024
Bartender/Bar Manager
The Clubroom at the Clyde
02.2019 - 06.2022
BAR Ready -
Beverage Alcohol Resource
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