Malachi Boykin

Experienced Bartender with 10+ years in high-volume nightlife, upscale casual, and fine-dining environments. Passionate about craft cocktail development, elevated guest experiences, and creating welcoming atmospheres that keep guests coming back. Skilled in cocktail creation, spirits education, high-volume service, and building genuine guest connections through personalized hospitality. Proven ability to balance bartending excellence with leadership experience in fast-paced bar programs.

Bartender / Shift Leader / Key Holder at Bungalow Heights (2025-05 – Present)

• Support high-volume bar operations with a focus on speed, consistency, and elevated guest experience
• Act as Manager-on-Duty during shifts, overseeing service execution and operational standards
• Assist with inventory organization, ordering, and product management to maintain operational efficiency
• Train and mentor staff on service standards, communication, and workflow execution
• Maintain leadership presence on the floor, driving accountability, energy, and team performance in a fast-paced nightlife environment

Bartender / Bar Manager at Haywire (2024-01 – 2025-03)

• Bartended in a high-volume, multi-bar venue while supporting daily management operations
• Implemented SOPs that improved service consistency, staff accountability, and operational efficiency
• Oversaw inventory management and ordering processes, reducing product variance and loss
• Led hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily oversight of bar staff
• Balanced structured operations with a high-energy guest experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Bartender / Bar Manager at Zanti Cucina Italiana (2022-05 – 2024-12)

• Developed craft cocktails inspired by Italian flavors and fine-dining presentation standards
• Improved guest experience through staff education on wine pairings, spirits knowledge, and beverage service
• Managed beverage inventory, costing, and waste reduction to maintain target pour costs
• Collaborated with culinary leadership to align food and beverage offerings with brand standards
• Supported revenue growth through menu optimization and elevated beverage presentation

Bartender / Beverage Director at Taste Kitchen and Bar / Rare Restaurant & Lounge (2019-03 – 2022-04)

• Led beverage operations while actively bartending in high-volume restaurant and lounge environments
• Increased beverage revenue through seasonal menu strategy, pricing optimization, and program innovation
• Negotiated supplier contracts to improve margins and reduce overall pour costs
• Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 20+ staff members, improving retention and team performance
• Managed full P&L responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and payroll oversight
• Established operational systems and service standards that improved consistency across concepts

WSET Wines level 2

WSET Spirits level 2