RAFAEL CRUZ CABRERA
HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST
DETAILS
PROFILE
Experienced professional with a strong background in the hospitality and service ADDRESS
industry, complemented by a passion for the culinary arts and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in hotel and restaurant management, wine tastings, customer service, and salon operations. Skilled in overseeing teams, maintaining high-quality standards, and creating memorable guest experiences. Seeking opportunities to leverage my diverse skill set and industry knowledge to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the hospitality sector. 1917 5th Street West, Bradenton,
34205, FL
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Barcelo Maya Beach & Caribe (May 2022 - 2022)
Food and Beverage Director
La Divina Pastora Restaurant (2019 – 2020)
Managing Director
SKILLS
Hotel Grand IBEROSTAR Packard (2018 – 2018)
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Food and beverages manager
Hotel Memories Miramar Havana (2014 – 2018)
Food and beverages manager
Occidental Miramar Hoteles & Resort (2014 – 2018)
Food and beverages manager
Opening Hotel Barcelo Havana City (2009 – 2010)
Food and beverages manager
Restaurant and Hotel
Management
Culinary Knowledge
Chef
Occidental Miramar Hoteles & Resort (2008 – 2009)
Problem-solving Occidental Miramar Hoteles & Resort (2005 – 2009) Head of Salon of specialized restaurants
Kohly Hotel (2004 – 2005)
Head of Hall
LTI Hotels Panorama (2002 – 2004)
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Saloon Manager, Italian and German restaurant
NH Hotels Central Park (2001 – 2002)
Hall Captain
TRYP Cayo Coco Hotels (1996 – 2001)
SPANISH Restaurant and Buffet Manager
TRYP Cayo Coco Hotels (1994 – 1996)
Hotel management training
INTUR Investments (1993 – 1994)
Investor
Embassy Suites Hilton Sarasota (Oct 2023 - Present) Food and Beverage Director
Zota Beach Resort Longboat Key ( Jul 2023– Oct 2023) Line Cook
Restaurante Antojitos Cuban Cusine ( Sept 2022- jun 2023) Assistant Manager
RAFAEL CRUZ CABRERA
HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST
EDUCATION
School of Higher Studies of Hospitality and Tourism (2017) Habanosommelier Course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2013) Hotel Master Course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2011) Events and Banquets Course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2010) Enology, viticulture and Italian Wine Legislation. AIS
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2010) Italian Wine Course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2009) Sommelier Course, Sommelier Club
School of Hospitality and Tourism of the (2009)
Practical Sommelier course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2008) Sweet Wines Course
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2007) Postgraduate: Food Quality
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2007) Postgraduate: Molecular Gastronomy
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2007) Postgraduate: Quality Management
School of Hospitality and Tourism of Havana (2006) Coffee, Tobacco and Rum Course
ЕНТРЕ (2002)
Management Techniques Course
EHTPE (2002)
Personalized customer service course
ЕНТРЕ (2002)
Personalized customer service course
ЕНТРЕ (2002)
Communication skills course
EHT (1996)
Theoretical and practical English language course
EHT Ciego de Avila (1996)
Hotel management
• EНТ (1995)
Sales technician in travel agency
Central University of Las Villas Marta Abreu (1992) Mechanical engineer