Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Education
Certification
Timeline
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Lorenzo Penney

Bartender, Events Coordinator, Entertainer, and Entrepreneur
San Diego,USA
Lorenzo Penney

Summary

To further the success of the company by providing superb performance through excellent customer service, as well as developing a relationship and special moments with guest and fellow employees.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse

Server
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Oceanic Enterprises

Bartender, Events Management
08.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Mixed drinks and cocktails to fulfill customer orders and enhance experience.
  • Engaged with patrons to establish rapport and ensure satisfaction.
  • Improved drink preparation efficiency by organizing bar area effectively.
  • Managed inventory to maintain stock levels and avoid shortages.
  • Created designed a new bar/restaurant La Barca from scratch, as well as constructing the food and cocktail menu

Baja Betty’s

Lead Bartender
04.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality beverages.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized bar area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and enhancing guest experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Was the sole day shift bartender of a 16 seat bar and 2, 2 top tables; opened set up and ran smoothly and professionally maintaining a memorable environment for many looking forward to return for my next level service.

Azalea Restaurant

Head Bartender
12.2015 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Prepare and create amazing cocktails for high volume pre/post theater guests
  • Assisted General Manager on the creation of the new cocktail list
  • Managed bar’s liquor and supply inventory
  • Trained new bartenders on how to prepare and deliver drinks, and how to properly handle food and money
  • Delivered an exquisite customer service
  • Reference Clara Garcia –General Manager- 347-418-2573

Grape & Vine Restaurant

Bartender
08.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Set up and prep for the day and night bar shifts (cutting fruit, stocking, etc.)
  • Prepare and mix drinks with a flare while providing excellent service

Giovanni Rana/ Chelsea Market

Bartender/Events Coordinator
11.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Set up and prep for the day and night shifts (cutting fruit, stocking, etc.)
  • Prepare and mix drinks with a flare while providing excellent service
  • Manage the Industria coffee shop
  • Manage and direct drop off meals for clients
  • Drive delivery truck throughout Manhattan and other boroughs
  • Oversee in house and out house parties
  • Manage and money handle

Barona Casino

Blackjack Dealer
07.2009 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Dealt many casino card games under heavy pressure and provided a professional and comfortable environment for guests otherwise

Starbucks Coffee

Barista
08.2008 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service through the art of coffee and tea making
  • Duties also consisted of clean up and setup early mornings and late nights

Education

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

08.2008

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement

Skills Education

Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA, 08/01/06, 08/01/08, Speak Spanish at an intermediate level, Work study program at Broadway Dance Center Fridays 2:45pm to 6:45pm

Certification

Food handlers Card

Timeline

Server

Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
08.2023 - Current

Bartender, Events Management

Oceanic Enterprises
08.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Bartender

Baja Betty’s
04.2021 - 04.2022

Head Bartender

Azalea Restaurant
12.2015 - 03.2020

Bartender

Grape & Vine Restaurant
08.2015 - 12.2015

Bartender/Events Coordinator

Giovanni Rana/ Chelsea Market
11.2014 - 08.2015

Blackjack Dealer

Barona Casino
07.2009 - 08.2014

Barista

Starbucks Coffee
08.2008 - 07.2009

Grossmont College

Food handlers Card

Lorenzo PenneyBartender, Events Coordinator, Entertainer, and Entrepreneur