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Tania Bernard

Tania Bernard

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic Lead Bartender with extensive experience at Whiskey Lou's Lounge, excelling in high-volume drink service and cash handling. Proven ability to enhance customer loyalty through engaging interactions and unique cocktail creations, driving revenue growth. Skilled in team leadership and inventory management, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Bartender

Whiskey Lou's Lounge
10.2018 - 07.2025
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.

Bartender

Wally's Dive Bar
01.2015 - 08.2018
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Delivered outstanding service.
  • Assisted with liquor inventory and management.

Lead Bartender

Peacock Room Martini Bar
03.2005 - 10.2014
  • Crafted special drink and martini menu items.
  • Managed cash handling and weekly inventory.
  • Led a team of bartenders ensuring smooth operations and high quality service.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Education

Associate of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

City College
Orlando, FL
06-2005

Skills

  • High-volume drink service
  • Cocktail knowledge
  • Cash handling
  • Customer interaction
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Health codes compliance
  • Superior customer service

Certification

  • TIPS Alcohol Certification
  • Certified Rum Specialist

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Whiskey Lou's Lounge
10.2018 - 07.2025

Bartender

Wally's Dive Bar
01.2015 - 08.2018

Lead Bartender

Peacock Room Martini Bar
03.2005 - 10.2014

Associate of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

City College
Tania Bernard