Todd Whitehouse

Award-winning bartender and hospitality professional with 34 years of experience delivering exceptional guest experiences in restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues. Recognized for deep beverage knowledge, relationship building, and the ability to create welcoming environments that drive guest loyalty and repeat business. Extensive experience in high-volume service, cocktail preparation, team mentoring, and responsible alcohol service, with a track record of supporting successful new-store openings and beverage education initiatives.

Bartender & Front-of-House Training Coordinator at Bubba's 33 (2015-08 – Present)

• Delivered exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume restaurant environment while maintaining speed, accuracy, and hospitality standards.
• Built strong guest relationships that encouraged repeat business and long-term customer loyalty.
• Recommended cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits based on guest preferences to enhance the dining experience.
• Supported service across the bar, dining room, cocktail tables, and seasonal patio areas during peak-volume periods.
• Mentored bartenders and front-of-house team members on beverage knowledge, guest engagement, and service standards.
• Created and launched the Bar Geek beverage education program, contributing to increased beverage sales performance across seven locations.
• Supported nine corporate restaurant openings across five states, helping train teams and prepare operations for successful launches.
• Earned company recognition for contributions to training, employee development, and operational excellence.

Lead Bartender at Blondie's | Red Martini | Gasoline Alley | The Mansion (2000-03 – 2015-07)

• Delivered fast, accurate beverage service in busy nightlife and entertainment venues.
• Built a loyal repeat clientele through personalized service, beverage expertise, and strong guest relationships.
• Prepared classic cocktails, specialty drinks, beer, and wine while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Managed multiple guest orders simultaneously during peak service periods.
• Assisted in training and supporting new bartenders to maintain service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Maintained compliance with responsible alcohol service standards.
• Briefly served in a bar management capacity, assisting with team supervision and daily operations.
• Resolved guest concerns professionally while maintaining a positive guest experience.

– University of Salisbury