Ethan Warden
Career bartender with 15+ years of experience
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Career bartender with 15+ years of experience in neighborhood bars, upscale restaurants, and fine-dining environments. Strong in opening and closing shifts, high-volume service, classic and craft cocktails, wine, and spirits. Known for reliability, consistency, and professional guest interaction. Seeking a stable, long-term bartending position.
Experience
Bartender - Timber's Tavern
(2024-01 - 2025-02)
- Bartended regular service shifts in a neighborhood bar setting
- Executed consistent cocktail builds and maintained bar standards
- Provided friendly, efficient guest service
- Handled cash, POS transactions, and end-of-shift closeouts
- Maintained cleanliness, prep, and organization behind the bar
Bar Manager - The Mill Kitchen & Bar
(2023-05 - 2024-01)
- Bartended service and guest-facing shifts in an upscale restaurant
- Crafted classic cocktails and maintained bar organization
- Supported service flow during busy dinner periods
Bartender - The Federal
(2017-02 - 2020-04)
- Member of the opening bar team for a fine-dining restaurant
- Opened and closed the bar independently on assigned shifts
- Crafted classic and house cocktails to fine-dining standards
- Managed cash, POS transactions, and nightly reconciliation
- Provided banquet and private event bar service
Bartender - Galley & Garden
(2015-04 - 2016-06)
- Crafted classic and seasonal cocktails in an upscale dining environment
- Provided banquet and private event service
- Maintained prep, cleanliness, and bar organization
Bartender - Strip
(2014-06 - 2015-04)
- High-volume bartending with emphasis on speed and accuracy
- Created seasonal infusions and specialty cocktails
- Served 100+ guests per night during peak shifts
Bartender - Steel Restaurant & Lounge
(2014-01 - 2014-06)
- High-volume bartending in restaurant and lounge setting
- Crafted cocktails and maintained bar setup standards
Server - Mac's Chophouse, Rathbun's, Loca Luna, Escorpion
(2012-01 - 2021-01)
Upscale Dining Service
- Fine-dining and steakhouse service environments
- Strong wine knowledge and guest engagement
- Supported bar teams during peak service
Business Partner - Reigning Reptiles
(2017-01 - 2025-01)
- Operated concurrently with hospitality roles
- Customer service, inventory, and daily operations
