Chad Michael George

Bartender, The Way Back

Chad Michael George is a partner at The Way Back, a restaurant and cocktail bar in the Denver Highlands. He is also the President of the Colorado Bartenders Guild and the Vice-President of EatDenver. Born and raised in St. Louis, he moved to Denver in 2012 and has no plans to leave. Chad is a Certified Sommelier and a graduate of the prestigious B.A.R. 5 Day program. When not behind the bar, Chad spends his time training and educating restaurant staffs, both new and existing, hoping to further elevate the level of knowledge and service of the Denver hospitality scene. He also enjoys golfing, snow skiing, scuba diving and driving too quickly.