Alexia Cornelius
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Experienced Head Bartender and hospitality professional with a strong background in high-volume bar and guest service environments. Skilled in mixology, inventory management, and customer engagement while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Recognized for maintaining efficient bar operations, building positive guest relationships, and contributing to increased sales through quality service and upselling. Known for professionalism, reliability, and creating welcoming, high-energy hospitality environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
Goldfingers Gentlemen's Club
Sunrise, Florida
01.2023 - Current
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Make friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Processed above-average daily revenue and consistently met targets for special events and promotions.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Head Bartender
Elite Staffing
Miami, Florida
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Managed stock levels of all alcoholic beverages available at the bar.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Head Hostess
1 Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Welcomed guests and managed guest flow at hotel venues and events.
- Managed guest lists, reservations, and entry during high-volume hours.
- Provided hospitality assistance and directions to hotel guests and visitors.
- Coordinated with management and staff to maintain smooth guest experiences.
- Assisted with seating and guest placement for lounges and event spaces.
- Maintained professional front-of-house presentation and guest service standards.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved minor concerns professionally.
- Delivered high-level hospitality service in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alonzo & Tracey Mourning Senior High
North Miami, FL07-2018
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Inventory management
- Point of sale operation
- Cash handling
- Upselling techniques
- Customer service
- Sales reporting
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Bar service preparation
- Order management
- Honest and dependable
- Time management abilities
- Staff training
- Customer service expertise
- Engaging customers
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Bartending Licensed
Timeline
Head Bartender
Goldfingers Gentlemen's Club
01.2023 - Current
Head Bartender
Elite Staffing
10.2020 - 12.2022
Head Hostess
1 Hotel
05.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Alonzo & Tracey Mourning Senior High