Daniel Pope
San Diego,CA
Summary
A passionate Food & Beverage event manager with a strong marketing background. With eleven years in fast-paced management and team leadership roles and over 22 years in the hotel, food & beverage and spirits industries, I have honed critical problem solving and communication skills, and become a focused team player and efficient manager.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Proficiently working multiple outlets including Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, Restaurant Bar and themed Pop-Up Bars
- Sales averaging $3,000-$12,000 per day
Insurance Agent Specializing in Commercial Coverage
Jeff Peddie agency - Farmers Insurance Group
06.2022 - Current
- Advised current and potential clients on home, auto, and life insurance benefits and options designed to provide personal and property protection in unforeseen circumstances
- Maintained an accurate account of client information and enrolled policies in the database
- Analyze potential client requirements and prepare comprehensive plans that meet individual insurance needs and financial goals
Lead Bartender
Buonna Forchetta Officine
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Creation of weekly specialty cocktails, management of wine list and wine storage and execution of beverage service to the restaurant while providing excellent guest service in a very fast-paced work environment.
Event Manager (marketing department)
Cutwater Spirits
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversight of all Cutwater national and local events, including festivals, tastings, trade shows and in-house events.
- Managed Sponsorships and relationships with 7 MLB teams, 2 NFL teams and minor league teams
- Creator of Tiki Bash 2020 & 2021. 500+ attendees and over $40,000 total donated to San Diego Food Bank
Tasting Room Manager / Event Coordinator / Floor Supervisor
Cutwater Spirits
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversight and management of day to day operations, training and events.
- Created SOPs, ran and coordinated multiple departments and programs within the Tasting Room, including distillery tours, retail shop, craft cocktail bar program, kitchen, food ordering and foodservice teams and social media.
Bar Manager
The Sophia Hotel
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Fast-paced customer service while bartending, serving, doing inventory and leading group absinthe tastings.
Club M Supervisor, Bartender
The Grand Del Mar
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Oversight of the clubhouse grill, bar and restaurant, members' lounge and golf course, beverage cart and food service. Opening team of Club M bar and nightclub at the 5-star 5-diamond Grand Del Mar
Lead Bartender
Loews Coronado (Mistral fine dining restaurant)
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Represented the hotel on multiple morning television spots doing live cocktail creation with the host.
Banquet Captain, Lead Server, Pool Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager
Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa
01.2005 - 06.2010
- Lead a million dollar+ banquet department in the absence of a banquet manager for two years. Maintained the highest level of service, training a team of 40+ banquet servers.
Education
General Education
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA04.2004
General Education
Mesa Community College
San Diego, CA01.2008
Skills
- Proactive leader & revenue focused
- Excels in customer service
- Professionalism and ethics
- Event management and execution
Timeline
Bartender
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
10.2024 - Current
Insurance Agent Specializing in Commercial Coverage
Jeff Peddie agency - Farmers Insurance Group
06.2022 - Current
Lead Bartender
Buonna Forchetta Officine
01.2022 - 01.2024
Event Manager (marketing department)
Cutwater Spirits
06.2020 - 07.2021
Tasting Room Manager / Event Coordinator / Floor Supervisor
Cutwater Spirits
11.2017 - 06.2020
Bar Manager
The Sophia Hotel
09.2016 - 06.2017
Club M Supervisor, Bartender
The Grand Del Mar
01.2012 - 06.2016
Lead Bartender
Loews Coronado (Mistral fine dining restaurant)
09.2010 - 11.2011
Banquet Captain, Lead Server, Pool Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager
Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa
01.2005 - 06.2010
General Education
Monterey Peninsula College
General Education
Mesa Community College
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