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Nathan Masters

@nathanmasters

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Lead bartender with 9 years blending mixology, service, and efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a high-volume, upscale hospitality team where I can lead, build creative cocktail and wine experiences, maintain responsible service, and improve operations with strong SOPs, inventory discipline, and guest-focused customer service.

I’m an outgoing Lead Bartender with 9 years of service and hospitality experience, bringing strong knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer alongside exemplary sales and customer service skills. I’m familiar with POS systems, inventory management, and cash handling, and I stay grounded in responsible alcohol service.

In my current role, I develop and add innovative mixology offerings, provide wine service in an upscale environment, and keep bar operations running smoothly through inventory counts, product placement, and organized bar setup. Previously, I designed cocktail batching for high-volume demand, managed cash and credit transactions, created SOPs for bar setup and equipment organization, and mentored teams to improve operational efficiency and output.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Bartender

Current

Ante Prima

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Developed and added innovative mixology offerings to the beverage menu. Managed inventory counts, product placement, and bar organization to support efficient bar operations.

Mixology Inventory Management Bar Organization Wine Service Cash Handling Customer Service

Bartender

The Smith

Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and prepared mixed drinks in a high-end, high-volume environment. Developed a cocktail batching system, managed cash and credit transactions, and created SOPs for bar setup and equipment organization.

High Volume Bartending Cocktail Batching Cash Handling SOP Development Bar Setup Spirits Wine Beer Service Customer Service

Lead Bartender

Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Improved operational efficiency and profitability by mentoring team members and providing clear SOP guidelines. Handled opening/closing procedures, inventory counts, and cash/credit protocols while preparing mixed drinks in a high-end, high-volume setting.

Mentoring High Volume Bartending Inventory Management Cash Handling Cocktail Preparation Bar Organization

Bartender

Marriott Spring Hill Suites; Holloway's Bar

Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Served classic and signature cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits in an upscale, high-volume hospitality setting. Developed and presented improvements to a bar service model to increase organization and output capacity.

High Volume Bartending Wine Beer Spirits Service Bar Service Improvement Organization Customer Service

Bartender

Goldie's Pub

Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Served tap and bottled beer, classic cocktails, and shots while maintaining a clean, stocked, and orderly bar. Completed opening and closing duties including cash and credit handling, POS closeout, and inventory operations.

Tap & Bottled Beer Service Classic Cocktails & Shots Bar Setup Maintenance Opening & Closing Duties Cash Handling Inventory Operations

Personal Trainer and Founder

Nathan Masters Personal Training LLC

Jul 2011 - Oct 2018 (7 years 3 months)

Scheduled and executed 30 to 50 training sessions each week while guiding clients toward fitness goals. Managed administrative and client records and developed brand-marketing initiatives using social media and local networking.

Personal Training Scheduling Social Media Marketing Brand Building