#1 Empowering Hands, LLC

When you book #1 Empowering Hands, LLC, you're bringing in more than a bartender or event server — you're bringing in over 30 years of hands-on hospitality experience, backed by real certifications and a track record of running high-pressure service operations at the highest level.

My Background
I spent 18 years as General Manager of a fine dining restaurant and event venue, overseeing everything from the guest experience to staff, floor operations, and the numbers behind the scenes. Before that, I worked my way up over 25 years at McDonald's, from a cash register to District Manager — proof that I understand service from the ground up, not just the top down. I also spent time as a General Managing Partner at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls and have worked events through East Coast Catering and Events. That experience now runs through my own company.

Certifications & Professionalism
I hold a current Alcohol Server Certificate (2026–2029) and a ServSafe Food Manager certification, so you can count on responsible, compliant, and safe service at every event — whether it's a backyard celebration or a reception for up to 220 guests.

What Working With Me Looks Like

• Clear, fast communication from your first inquiry through the day of your event
• A straightforward quote based on your guest count, event type, and service needs — no surprise fees
• Punctual, professional arrival, dressed and set up ahead of your event start time
• Polished, attentive service throughout — I treat every event with the same care and standards I built over 18 years managing a fine dining venue
• Full setup and cleanup, so you can focus on your guests instead of logistics

Beyond Bartending & Serving
Empowering Hands is a full hospitality company — in addition to event bartending and serving, I also offer house cleaning, pet care, and private chef services for dinners for two. If you ever need help beyond your event, I'm a one-stop resource.

At the end of the day, my goal is simple: I want your event to run smoothly, look great, and feel effortless — because that's exactly what 30 years in hospitality trained me to deliver.

Im Regina , aowner and operator of #1 Empowering Hands, LLC in Jacksonville, Florida. My path here wasn't a straight line — three years ago I was homeless, and today I run my own company, built from the ground up entirely by myself. That journey shapes how I show up for every client: with grit, reliability, and a refusal to cut corners.

My hospitality career spans over 30 years. I started on a cash register at McDonald's and worked my way up to District Manager over 25 years — learning the business from every angle along the way. From there, I spent 18 years as General Manager of a fine dining restaurant and event venue, running the floor, the staff, the numbers, and the guest experience. I've also managed operations at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls and worked events through East Coast Catering and Events, so I've seen hospitality from nearly every seat in the house.
Today, that experience is channeled into Empowering Hands — where I offer event bartending and serving, house cleaning, pet care, and private chef services for dinners for two. I hold a current Alcohol Server Certificate and a ServSafe Food Manager certification, and I treat every event, whether it's an intimate gathering or a reception for 220 guests, with the same professionalism and attention to detail I built over decades in fine dining.

When you book me, you're not just hiring a server or bartender for the night — you're hiring someone who has run entire operations and knows what it takes to make an event feel effortless. I built every part of this business myself: the pricing, the branding, the service standards. I'd love the chance to bring that same care to your next event.

Basic bar setup: table, ice, trash bins ,coolers, mixers, liquor, garnishes (unless it is requested in advance that I purchase and/or bring some of these things)
• Guest count and event timeline in advance for staffing/pricing accuracy
• Parking or load-in access for equipment
Deposit of half the total price is required before I can put you in my schedule