PATRICK J. WALDRON
San Diego
Summary
Hospitality management professional who is a motivated self-starter able to drive revenue growth in competitive markets. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, able to work independently or as part of a team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant / Events Manager
SONESTA HOTELS & RESORT
01.2023 - 2025
- Hiring Food and Beverage Staff Bartenders, Servers , Events
- Beverage control; beer, wine and spirits cost control.
- Setting up all Events
Catering and Events Manager
LEVY RESTAURANTS
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Manager-on-Duty, issuing banks, authorizing transactions, handling guest inquiries, etc.
- Beverage control; beer, wine and spirits cost control.
- Hiring and training food and beverage servers, bartenders, all front-of-house.
- Provided promotions and beverage options for sporting/social events, concerts, and conventions at various venues.
Lead Bartender
THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO
01.2013 - 01.2017
- In the beverage division, staffed social events attended by up to 2,000 guests.
- Concurrently in the summers of 2014 and 2015, worked events as a bartender at the San Diego Convention Center.
Outside Sales Consultant
SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the in-home sales of windows, siding, entry doors, cabinets, heating and HVAC.
- Organized and led a sales team; coached and mentored in proper presentations and price quoting.
- Within one year of employment attained $1.2 million in direct sales, exceeding the sales goal.
- Awarded Sears Salesman of the Year, Los Angeles, 2007.
Lead Bartender
THE HILTON RESORT & SPA
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Rotated between three beverage outlets; ensured exceptional guest service.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained bartenders, hosts and servers.
- Advanced to the position of Lead; responsible for scheduling and product ordering.
Education
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Santa Ana, CaliforniaSkills
Guest relations
Timeline
Restaurant / Events Manager
SONESTA HOTELS & RESORT
01.2023 - 2025
Catering and Events Manager
LEVY RESTAURANTS
01.2017 - 01.2022
Lead Bartender
THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO
01.2013 - 01.2017
Outside Sales Consultant
SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT
01.2004 - 01.2012
Lead Bartender
THE HILTON RESORT & SPA
01.1999 - 01.2004