NICK DOW
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled bartender with diverse bar knowledge. Proven ability to craft specialty cocktails to customer specifications. Maintain friendly rapport with regulars. Efficient multitasker, who is accustomed to handling high-volume service while maintaining a high standard of quality. Strong team player with an outgoing personality, able to develop strong working relationships with customers and staff. Demonstrates accurate cash-handling skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Bramhall Pub
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Responsible for all bar prep including fresh juices, syrups, batched cocktails, garnishes, bar setup, and stocking.
- Maintained proper inventory knowledge and communicated stock needs for liquor, wine, beer, bar fruit, mixers, and other bar supplies.
- Independently researched classic and modern cocktails to create riffs for menus and weekly specials.
- Worked both the well and service bar while providing food and beverage service to bar guests.
Bartender
5th Ave Grille
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Crafted specialty cocktails according to customer specifications.
- Built lasting relationships with regulars through friendly, attentive service that encouraged repeat business.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer.
- Managed a 15-seat bar while simultaneously serving tables and preparing all beverages for the restaurant.
- Created four original, seasonally inspired cocktail menus.
Bartender
Whiskey Star
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers.
- Efficiently managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining a professional demeanor during busy shifts.
- Kept the bar clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout service.
- Accurately handled cash drawer operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Used extensive knowledge of more than 300 bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, and scotches to recommend drinks tailored to guest preferences.
Skills
- Time management
- Extensive liquor, beer, and cocktail knowledge
- Outstanding customer service
- Team player
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Menu development
- High-volume service
- Outgoing personality
Timeline
Bartender
Bramhall Pub
04.2025 - 01.2026
Bartender
5th Ave Grille
06.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender
Whiskey Star
04.2021 - 05.2023