A-K HADA

A-K began her bartending career in NYC in 2012 at the then-newly opened Parm Restaurant. Over the course of several years, she became one of the most celebrated bartenders in the city after a 6 year tenure as Head Bartender at the renowned PDT, becoming the General Manager of Existing Conditions, and serving as the North American Bacardi Rum Ambassador overseeing the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

A-K has been a National Finalist for Diageo’s World Class competition, as well as nominations for Best American Bar Team, Best New Cocktail Bar, and Best American Brand Ambassador through Tales of the Cocktail.

NOTABLE WORK

Bacardi, North American Rum Ambassador (2021-2025); Existing Conditions NYC, General Manager (2018-2020); Caffe Dante NYC + Aspen, Beverage Director for Partnership Programs, Jean George Group (NY), The Snow Lodge (CO) (2020);
PDT HK. Hong Kong, Opening Team, Operations Training (2018); PDT NYC, Head Bartender (2014-2019); Parm NYC, Bartender (2012-2014)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Tales of the Cocktail / Spirited Awards, Nomination for Best American Brand Ambassador - Bacardi (2023, 2024), Nomination for Best New Cocktail Bar - Existing Conditions NYC (2019), Nomination for Best American Bar Team - PDT NYC (2018); Diageo’s World Class Competition, National Finalist (2017);
Tales of the Cocktail CAP Program, CAP Manager (2018-2021)