Jesse Penwarden
Sherman Oaks,United States
Summary
I’m born and raised in Los Angeles with over 20 years of restaurant experience and have a deep passion for wine and hospitality. On occasion I host a pop-up known as Eastside Rising of which I construct the wine, cocktail and spirit pairings as well as conceptualize the menu. I am a classically trained server deeply rooted in fine dining. My passion for food and beverage applies to all aspects of my life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Director
Caviar Kaspia
09.2022 - 08.2024
Captain
71 above
04.2021 - 08.2022
Captain / Lead Server
Verse Toluca Lake
01.2020 - 04.2021
Server
Manuela
08.2017 - 10.2019
F&B Manager
Broken Spanish
03.2017 - 08.2017
General Manager
officine BRERA
12.2015 - 01.2017
General Manager
Allumette
05.2013 - 07.2014
Server
Farmshop Santa Monica
01.2013 - 05.2014
Captain / Lead Server
Soho House
10.2011 - 05.2012
Food and Beverage Manager
Cecconis
02.2009 - 10.2011
Server
Mr Chow
09.2004 - 01.2009
Skills
- Business Operations
- Budgeting
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Ordering / Purchasing
- POS Systems (Toast, Aloha, Micros etc)
- Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Staff Management of up to 50
- Team Development
- Culinary & Kitchen
- Expediting
- Menu Development
- Plating and Presentation
- Recipe Development
- Service
- 300 Covers Per Night
- Customer Service
- Events Management
- Wine & Beverage
- Food and Beverage Pairing
- Wine Training
- Staff Training
Certificates And Education
- ServSafe Certified
- Food and Beverage Pairing
Timeline
Wine Director
Caviar Kaspia
09.2022 - 08.2024
Captain
71 above
04.2021 - 08.2022
Captain / Lead Server
Verse Toluca Lake
01.2020 - 04.2021
Server
Manuela
08.2017 - 10.2019
F&B Manager
Broken Spanish
03.2017 - 08.2017
General Manager
officine BRERA
12.2015 - 01.2017
General Manager
Allumette
05.2013 - 07.2014
Server
Farmshop Santa Monica
01.2013 - 05.2014
Captain / Lead Server
Soho House
10.2011 - 05.2012
Food and Beverage Manager
Cecconis
02.2009 - 10.2011
Server
Mr Chow
09.2004 - 01.2009
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