WALID ABDALLA
New York
Summary
Head Bartender with international fine-dining and high-volume NYC experience. Skilled in bar operations, inventory management, cash reconciliation, and executing 300+ cocktails per shift in fast-paced Manhattan environments. Strong leadership presence with focus on guest experience and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Bartender
Serafina Broadway
New York
01.2024 - Current
- Lead bar operations in high-intensity Midtown Manhattan environment
- Execute 300+ cocktails per shift while maintaining quality and consistency
- Manage cash handling, nightly reconciliation, and POS operations (Toast)
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and stock control
- Maintain strong guest relationships and repeat clientele
- Reference: John Carlo Mattera, General Manager – (917) 294-3562
Head Bartender
Happy Valley Piano Bar
Locust Valley
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and executed seasonal cocktail menus
- Created house-made shrubs, syrups, and cordials
- Led service during peak-volume evenings
Bartender
The Windsor
Vero Beach
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered upscale beverage service
- Maintained bar presentation and operational standards
Education
Master of Science - Commerce
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt 09.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- High-volume bartending
- Toast POS system
- Cash reconciliation
- Inventory & ordering
- Cocktail menu development
- Fine dining
- Worked with premium wine programs (250 labels)
- Team leadership
- Guest engagement
International Fine Dining Experience
- Bluedrop Venice, Head Bartender
- Bistrot 9, Bartender / Shift Manager
- Michelin-Star Restaurant, Malta
- Aman Venice, Italy
- Saint-Tropez, France
Languages
- Italian (Fluent)
- Arabic (Fluent)
- English (Professional)
- Spanish (Conversational)
- French (Conversational)
Timeline
Head Bartender
Serafina Broadway
01.2024 - Current
Head Bartender
Happy Valley Piano Bar
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bartender
The Windsor
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Commerce
Alexandria University
09.2016 - 07.2019