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Tom De Lorenzo

San Diego

Summary

Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.

Industrious Bartender with broad experience in variety of bars. Remains calm and poised in fast-paced environments. Prepared to handle high-volume service situations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

SSP America
San Diego
01.2017 - Current
  • Served guests in efficient manner at four different popular venues
  • Mixed cocktails for restaurant service staff to expedite guest wait times
  • Always willing to fill in at last moment for any front of house position

Bartender

NC Eagle Entertainment
San Diego
01.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: Lead bar position in a lively and busy nightclub.
  • Mix and serve drinks in fast-paced environment. Responsible for closing shift
  • Key holder duties: Cash drawer reconciliation, Inventory of alcohol and supplies, restocking
  • Process and track multiple credit transactions during shift
  • Lead bar position in a lively and busy nightclub.
  • Awards and Commendations: Nicky Award for Outstanding Male Bartender, Nominee, 2014 & 2015

Bartender

Fogo de Chao
San Diego
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Full Time bartender at popular Brazilian Steakhouse in heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
  • Memorized specialty drink recipes after one week of training
  • Mixed cocktails for restaurant service staff to expedite guest wait times
  • Maintained all safety protocols and procedures during the pandemic
  • Full Time bartender at popular Brazilian Steakhouse in heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Managing Partner

De Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
Easton
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Principle Member of launch team for independent, full-service restaurant.
  • As acting Managing Partner my successes include analyzing systems efficiency, negotiating vendor pricing and contracts, recruiting, training, and scheduling staff of 25, and measuring profit and waste in all areas of the business to ensure financial benchmarks are exceeded.
  • Responsible for creation of wine list and specialty drink menu.
  • Foster team dynamics through training, accountability reviews, and open door policy for grievances
  • Created and executed unique 12 point 'Perfect Service' program
  • Through consistent review, trained and empowered kitchen management to maximize profits
  • Principle Member of launch team for independent, full-service restaurant.
  • Awards and Commendations: Best of the Valley 2008, 2010-2013; YELP Four-Star Rating

Bartender

Hollywood Casino
Jamul
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Member of opening team for LOFT 94, in San Diego's first new casino in 15 years.
  • Educated guests and co-workers about our 48 different local craft beers
  • Made classic craft cocktails and helped to sell our over 50 different whiskeys.
  • Performed all opening and closing duties as assigned by manager
  • Member of opening team for LOFT 94, in San Diego's first new casino in 15 years.

Bartender/Server

Hotel Del Coronado
San Diego
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Responsible for poolside bar and kitchen service for privately owned beach cottage community.
  • The unique layout of the venue requires that I have full knowledge of over 6 suboutlets for various guest requirements.
  • Provide professional, consistent, and discreet service to our valued, high-profile clientele.
  • Full bar service including frozen drinks, non-alcoholic smoothies, and wine service
  • Communicate with satellite kitchen for guest requested meals; execute food service
  • Provide swing coverage for 3 other on-site venues
  • Responsible for poolside bar and kitchen service for privately owned beach cottage community.

Bartender/Server

Sands Casino
Bethlehem
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Member of opening team for high-profile, Celebrity Chef restaurant.
  • Participated in Chef Emeril's 'Sequence of Service' training
  • Served and attended guests in high volume, fast-turn environment
  • Maintained 92% or better on guest feedback forms
  • Member of opening team for high-profile, Celebrity Chef restaurant.

Education

Food Handler's Certificate -

California
06.2028

RBS Certification -

06.2028

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

West Virginia University
01.1994

Skills

  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Cocktail knowledge
  • Multitasking
  • Positive attitude
  • POS usage
  • Upselling

Awards And Commendations

  • Nicky Award for Outstanding Male Bartender, 2014, 2015
  • Best of the Valley, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • YELP Four-Star Rating

Education And Special Training

  • Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, West Virginia University, 01/01/94
  • Food Handler's Certificate, California, 202511077990143, 06/07/28
  • RBS Certification, 312683638, 06/15/28

Timeline

Bartender

Fogo de Chao
01.2020 - 01.2021

Bartender

SSP America
01.2017 - Current

Bartender

Hollywood Casino
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bartender/Server

Hotel Del Coronado
01.2013 - 01.2016

Bartender

NC Eagle Entertainment
01.2012 - Current

Bartender/Server

Sands Casino
01.2009 - 01.2012

Managing Partner

De Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2019

Food Handler's Certificate -

California

RBS Certification -

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

West Virginia University

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