A dynamic, performance – driven professional with more than 20 years Food and Beverage Hospitality, customer service, entertainment and events experience in premium establishments. Focused in Hotels and openings with an effective operation and highly committed to customers needs, care of the establishment and objectives of the organization. A strong team player able to lead by hands on role to ensure the quality service and standards are provide and focused on success.

 

KEY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fluent both Spanish & English.
Active promoter of a team working environment with very strong interpersonal skills.
Presentable, articulate and reliable.
Management skills. P&L, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, team building, inventory.
Very proficient in customers relations and customers service.
High personal goals.
Thrives under pressure and new challenges.
Experience in training staff, upselling and leading team works.
Accomplished artistic and creative abilities.
Efficient computer/office skills, MS office, MS Windows, Outlook, Power Point, Micros, PhotoDraw, outlook,SAP,micros.
Valid International Driving licence.
Very good knowledge of wines, aperitifs, spirits and cocktails.
Diploma in Food Hygiene.
Diploma in Cigar Manufacturing and Storage.
Very Creative, resourceful, committed to achieve through dedication, integrity and hard work.
MAIN EDUCATION
1986-1989            Certificate of Higher Education (HNC)

Instituto Parque Lisboa. Alcorcón ,Madrid, Spain

2003-2006            Bachelor´s degree Busines and Tourism activities

University of Tourism Sol,Madrid, Spain

1999                     Introduction to Air Cabin crew.

OCR (Comunicacion Certificate) QCA

2006                     Airport flight operations agent.

School’s distinguished student.

Formación Universitaria – Sevilla, Spain

2015 – actual         Diploma Hotel Management & Tourism Consultancy

FUNIBER – Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana, Spain

2016 – actual        Diploma in Social Media Marketing, Shaw Academy

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 – 2016           Wafi Hospitality, Dubai, U.A.E

Apr-Nov                 Seville’Restaurant General Manager

 

Responsible for the smooth operation of the restaurant, including an outside area of 1300 pax approx. Planning, directing and controlling the entire operation of the restaurant including, budget, standards, SOP, Human resources, P&L, event planning, purchasing.

Implementing F&B promotions as well as new menus in collaboration with executive chef and GM. Market research. Maintaining a good relationship with different departments like Kitchen and Sales & Marketing in strategy actions to maximize productivity. A key person responsible for coaching, development, evaluations, appraisals, and training programs. Assist the GM in planning the different events and promotions as well as the needs of the restaurant and outside areas. Ensure health and safety procedures, cleanliness and sanitation of product service and quality are follow properly. Duty Manager when need it in absence of GM. Maintaining channels with marketing and social media.

 

2015 – 2016            Courtyard Marriott Princesa Hotel, Madrid

May-Mar                  Banqueting & Conference Manager

 

Responsible for the day to day operational side of F&B in the Hotel. Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, aniversaries, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, and virtual events. In charge of the set up of events as well as the F&B operational side.  Resolved guest complaints.  Duty schedules. Staff recruitment for different events. Conducting job interviews. Handle all the inventories directly involved with the operation of all the outlets. Ensure standards are maintained. Ensure implementation of all hotel policies and procedures. F&B cost control, staff control and inventory.

 

 

2014 – 2015          Ginos Restaurant, Grupo VIPS Spain

Nov-Apr                 Member of opening operations – Restaurant Manager

 

 

Organization and control of the opening of the restaurant.  Duties included full managerial responsibilities over FOH and BOH. Maintaining standards, team building, recruitment, training, strategic planning, business growth, identifying and pursuing opportunities to move the business forward, market research, promotions. Maintaining channels with marketing and social media. Duty schedules, P&L, budgeting and forecasting.

 

 

2011 -2014           Antiguo Convento de Boadilla. Madrid.

Feb-Aug                Banqueting & Catering Coordinator. Restaurant Manager

 

Supervising, controlling and coordinating all the F&B side of the events to achieve goals and objectives. Event planning, Analysis, inventory, logistics. Resolving guest complaints. A closed relationship with Operations Manager and sales team to ensure productivity, proper execution of the even as well as guest satisfaction maintaining quality of service and standards. Provide leadership and support team. Managing the daily operation of the restaurant during week days, Implementing F&B promotions and helping executive chef with ideas for implementation of new menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009  2011           Auditorium Hotel. Madrid.

Apr-Jan                 Banqueting & Conference Manager.

 

Organizing, supervising and directing an extensive team of 90 people. In charge of 60 conference rooms, Auditorium with capacity of 2400 pax holding events from 80 to 3000 pax. In charge of a Buffet with capacity of 900 pax. Handle all the inventories. Duty schedules. Resolving guest complaints. Working closed with the sales & Marketing department. Planning & implementing company standards. Duty Manager in the absence of G.M. Ensure implementation of all hotel policies and procedures.

 

2007 – 2009          Txaman Lounge & Cocktail Bar, Madrid, Spain

Mar-Jan                 General Lounge Manager

 

2002 – 2007          Baztán Restaurant Madrid, Spain

Mar-Feb                Restaurant Manager

 

2000 – 2002          London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London, U.K.

Apr- Jan                Bar Manager. (28th floor Windows Bar).

 

1996-2000            Metropolis Entertainment & Event Management. Dubai.

Mar – Feb               Events & Entertainment Manager.

 

1994-1996            Trader Vic’s. Holiday Inn Crown Plaza. Dubai. U.A.E.

Oct – Dec               Opening team member – Bar Manager.

 

1993-1994            Trader Vic’s. London Hilton on Park Lane. London. UK.

Mar – Sept             Asst. Bar Manager.

 

1992-1993            St. Georges Bar. London Hilton on Park Lane. London. UK.

Feb – Mar               Asst. Bar Manager.

 

1990-1992            Room Service. London Hilton on Park Lane. London. UK.

Apr – Feb               Chef the Rang.

 

 

REFERENCES
Mr. Guy Wilkinson

Chief Operating Officer at PCFC Hotels

[email protected]

04 3443734 – 050 450 6276

Mr. Simon Berger

Founder of IM2 Group

+44 794 414 8600

[email protected]

Mr. Antonio Cabello

Operations Manager Viena Capellanes Catering

[email protected]

0034 654254236

Maria Luisa Calvo Matamoros

Swissport Menzies Supervisor

[email protected]

0034 686 574121