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Tara LaPadula

Oak Ridge,NJ

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Valley Tavern
01.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Service Bartender

Bowling Green Golf Club
03.2024 - 12.2025
  • Improved efficiency in order preparation by multitasking various responsibilities such as mixing drinks while simultaneously engaging with customers.
  • Assisted in training new bartenders, sharing best practices and tips for providing exceptional service.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as mixology classes or industry conferences, staying current on trends and best practices in the bartending field.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food items, improving overall guest satisfaction.

Head Bartender

Xanterra Parks & Resorts
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.

Timeline

Bartender

Valley Tavern
01.2025 - Current

Service Bartender

Bowling Green Golf Club
03.2024 - 12.2025

Head Bartender

Xanterra Parks & Resorts
03.2023 - 03.2024

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