Bridgette Mitchell
Minneapolis,USA
Summary
I am a hardworking, passion-driven professional with over 9 years of management and customer service experience. Proficient in scheduling, cash handling, and team management. I am able to operate within the administrative and customer-focused sides of the job simultaneously, while creating positive interactions with both customers and my team. I prioritize professional development, advancement, and welcome new challenges. In my bartending role, I am energetic and highly skilled, with 2 years of experience thriving in fast-paced, high-volume environments such as a high-end sports bar, busy restaurant/bar, and large-scale private events and weddings. Adept at multitasking, managing large crowds, and maintaining a clean, organized bar throughout peak hours. Strong background in several POS systems, cash handling, and upselling techniques that drive revenue. Committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests loyal and returning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
6smith
Wayzata, Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
- Provide polished, attentive service in a high-end dining environment, ensuring a memorable guest experience.
- Guide guests through menus and wine lists with strong knowledge of ingredients, pairings, and preparation.
- Accurately take and coordinate food and beverage orders with proper pacing, knowledge, and smooth service.
- Present dishes with clear descriptions and follow fine dining etiquette and service standards.
- Anticipate guest needs, maintain clean table settings, and deliver professional, discreet service.
- Upsell wine pairings and premium menu and monthly feature menu items and specials to enhance the dining experience and increase sales.
Bartender
After Midnight Group LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
- Provide fast, friendly service in a high-volume nightclub setting.
- Mix and serve cocktails accurately and efficiently during peak hours.
- Handle cash and tabs quickly while maintaining accuracy.
- Upsell premium drinks and bottle service to boost sales.
- Work closely with barbacks and security to keep the bar stocked, clean, and safe.
- Enforced responsible alcohol service policies to ensure guest safety and compliance and age verification.
Bartender/Event Bartender/Catering Server
Hy-Vee Market Grille
Brooklyn Park, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Maintain updated knowledge of cocktail, wine and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes.
- Greet patrons seated at bar, provided menus and memorized drink and food orders.
- Verify legal drinking age of patrons through stringent ID checks.
- Craft beverages from well, top-shelf and specialty spirits according to menu recipes or patron requests.
- Develop loyal clientele through friendly service and personalized drink recommendations
- Provide bar service for weddings, corporate functions, and private events with guest counts ranging from 50 to 500+
- Expertise in mobile/portable bar setup and breakdown
- Comfortable adapting to different bar setups, venue layouts, and service styles
- Experienced in managing drink service for weddings, corporate events, and VIP functions
- High attention to detail in presentation, cleanliness, and guest experience
MN Certified Real Estate Agent/Realtor
Exp Realty
White Bear Lake, MN
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Exp Realty|White Bear Lake, MN
- Assist and represent home buyers, sellers, and Investors in their real estate needs
- Market listings on behalf of sellers ensuring home is ready for sale and appealing
- Provide home valuations/Appraise property values to maximize profit ethically
- Negotiate prices and sales terms on behalf of my clients
- Present purchase offers for consideration and prepare all legal documentation
- Exp Realty|White Bear Lake, MN
Bartender
Tom's Watch Bar
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Efficiently manage drink orders during high-volume/high-traffic events
- Consistently serve up to 250-300 guests per night / speed mixing
- Cultivate a loyal customer base, make drink recommendations and provide top-service
- Effectively juggle multiple responsibilities and drink memorization
- Adhere to local drink laws and alcohol safety regulations
- Ensure to stay up to date on new alcohol trends, and spirit and wine knowledge
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area ensuring safety at all times
- Collaborating with team members ensuring to be adaptable, a problem solver, Verbally communicative, work as a team, high attention-to detail, actively listening and maintain stress management
Assistant Manager
Aldi Foods
Columbia Heights, MN
10.2012 - 05.2021
- Trained and supervised staff members
- Coached, mentored, and supported employees to maximize team performance
- Created daily work schedules and assignments to boost efficiency and improve operations
- Opened and closed store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits
- Stocked and rotated inventory regularly
- Educated new employees on company customer service policies and service level standards
- Capitalized on opportunities to enhance customer experiences and create repeat business
Education
Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent -
Exp Realty
White Bear Lake, MNBusiness Management -
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
MinneapolisSkills
- Team management and collaboration
- Customer service
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- POS systems knowledge (Toast, Aloha, Square), etc
- Reliable
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Alcohol safety
- Cocktail mixing
- Effective communication
Certification
- MN School of Bartending- Completion date: Oct.2023
- Serving Alcohol inc.- Minnesota Alcohol Seller Server course covers MN State Laws- Yearly State renewal: Oct.2025 valid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
6smith
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
After Midnight Group LLC
07.2025 - Current
Bartender/Event Bartender/Catering Server
Hy-Vee Market Grille
10.2023 - Current
Bartender
Tom's Watch Bar
10.2023 - 05.2025
MN Certified Real Estate Agent/Realtor
Exp Realty
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Aldi Foods
10.2012 - 05.2021
Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent -
Exp Realty
Business Management -
Minneapolis Community and Technical College