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Bridgette Mcleod

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Energetic and personable bartender with over 8 years of hands-on experience in high-volume restaurant and bar environments. Expert in crafting classic and custom cocktails, upselling premium beverages, and delivering exceptional guest experiences with a focus on speed, accuracy, and hospitality. Adept at working under pressure, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and building lasting customer rapport. Certified in food safety and experienced in both front-of-house and support roles. Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during peak hours. Knowledge of inventory control and managing supplies to ensure well-stocked bar.

Passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in A variety of establishments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Cheers Bar and Grill
  • Provided efficient service to bar and restaurant guests during peak hours
  • Handled POS transactions, cash handling, and tip pooling with accuracy
  • Promoted drink specials and upsold high-margin cocktails and shots
  • Previous Role

Server

Oxford Pub & Secret Society
  • Delivered table and bar service, maintained cleanliness, and supported nightly bar operations

Night Manager

Circle K
  • Managed overnight operations and cash deposits; responsible for opening/closing procedures

Personal Assistant & Home Stager

Lynda Miller Realty
  • Organized client appointments and assisted with luxury home staging

Portrait Salesperson

Picture People
  • Sold photography packages and built rapport with diverse clientele

Bartender

Torchy’s Tacos
01.2023 - Current
  • Deliver attentive bar service in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
  • Create and serve custom craft cocktails, margaritas, and beer selections with precision and personality
  • Maintain bar cleanliness, stock rotation, and compliance with health and safety standards
  • Engage guests with upbeat, knowledgeable service to promote return visits and upsell menu items
  • Collaborate with team to handle busy shifts and large groups seamlessly
  • High-volume fast-casual bar

Server/Bartender

Cafe de France
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Mixed wine-based cocktails and guided guests on high-end wine pairings
  • Delivered five-star service while managing multiple tables and bar orders simultaneously
  • Maintained knowledge of rotating wine list and food menu to enhance guest satisfaction
  • Built lasting customer relationships, consistently receiving positive feedback and repeat guests
  • Upscale French restaurant

Education

High School Diploma -

Apopka High
Apopka, FL

Skills

  • Craft Cocktail Knowledge & Mixology
  • Speed & Efficiency in High-Volume Service
  • Guest Engagement & Upselling Techniques
  • POS Systems (Toast, Aloha, Micros)
  • Inventory Management & Restocking
  • Cleanliness & Food Safety Compliance (ServSafe Certified)
  • Cash Handling & Tip Reporting
  • Team Collaboration & Shift Coordination
  • Customer service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Memory retention

Certification

ServSafe Certified – Adheres to safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service protocols

Timeline

Bartender

Torchy’s Tacos
01.2023 - Current

Server/Bartender

Cafe de France
01.2016 - 01.2023

Server

Oxford Pub & Secret Society

Night Manager

Circle K

Personal Assistant & Home Stager

Lynda Miller Realty

Portrait Salesperson

Picture People

Bartender

Cheers Bar and Grill

High School Diploma -

Apopka High