Nicholas Fader

High-Volume Bartender & Hospitality Ops Lead | Event & Banquet Bartender | M.S. Hospitality Business Management

Role
Lead Bartender & Foh Operations at Grotto Pizza
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nicholas Fader

Skilled at managing high‑volume service and busy nights while leading teams and training seasonal staff. Adept at creating memorable guest experiences, boosting revenue, and mentoring new hires. Leveraging a Master’s in Hospitality Business Management to drive operational excellence.

Experience

  1. Lead Bartender & Foh Operations

    Grotto Pizza

    May 2011 — Present · Newark, DE, US

    Lead bartender and front-of-house operations across multiple Grotto Pizza locations in Delaware.– Oversaw beverage operations across four high-volume resort locations, ensuring consistent service and product quality.– Developed staff training programs and manuals that increased efficiency and resulted in 98% guest satisfaction scores.– Managed budgets and inventory for large-scale events and banquets; implemented cost control measures that reduced waste and boosted profitability.– Led teams of bartenders and servers during peak season and year-round, scheduling and training staff to handle high check volumes while upselling cocktails, beer, and add-ons.

Education

  • University of Delaware

    Master of Science, Hospitality Administration/Management

  • Florida State University

    Bachelor of Science, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Skills

  • Sports
  • Facebook
  • Customer Service
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Hospitality
  • Social Media
  • Organization
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales
  • Time Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Training
  • Teamwork

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