Strong leader with more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I've successfully managed to achieve targets in customer service, financial results and product quality working as a Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager and Food & Beverage Manager.
I have a proven record of increasing profitability through keen analytical and financial management skills. I am a well-respected leader with a history of motivating teams to peak performance in efficiency and service, able to perform effectively in diverse and high-pressure environments.
To continue growing professionally, I am interested to grab an opportunity with leadership responsibilities including strategic F&B operations like planning, marketing coordination, sales, problem-solving, organizing and managing budgets.
September 2015 - September 2021
Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom
February 2011 - February 2011
WSET, United Kingdom
January 2004 - December 2007
Aconcagua University, Argentina
January 2000 - December 2003
Aconcagua University , Argentina
2021 - Present (3 Years)
YAS Holding Group, United Arab Emirates UAE
Responsible for the financial and operational performance of all the F&B business of the company, improved sales and service by implementing marketing and business plans, menu engineering, updating SOP and training senior management.2017 - 2020 (3 Years)
The Meat Co. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates UAE
In charge of Food Fund International’s flagship restaurant, achieving an AED 36M revenue with a 15% net profit in 2017, maintaining a 2% annual growth in profit in the upcoming years.2016 - 2017 (1 Year)
One&Only The Palm, United Arab Emirates UAE
Responsible for the operation and P&L of 3 successful fine-dining restaurants, lobby lounge, in-room dining and banquet room; managing a team of 156 employees under the supervision of the top French celebrity Chef Yannick Alleno.2014 - 2016 (2 Years)
TIME Hotels, United Arab Emirates UAE
Responsible for strategic operations: 4 outlets, 4 meeting rooms, room service and outside catering; monthly P&L, revenue report, expenses and product cost analysis, sales forecasts, FF&E and ROI.2011 - 2014 (3 Years)
Gaucho Restaurants, United Arab Emirates UAE
Relocated to Dubai for the opening of a new outlet, responsible for the design of the beverages menu, setup the system database and selected suppliers by arranging payment terms and quality standards.2009 - 2011 (2 Years)
Gaucho Restaurant, United Kingdom
♦ HR: oversaw staff operations in busy bars credited as the best steakhouse restaurants in the UK, trained FOH staff for 4 outlets.