Director of food and Beverage
Resume:
Food & Beverage senior leader with experiences across Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
First steps in own family business Italian restaurant in Germany.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills able to interact with employees, management, clients, property owners.
Highly skilled in Hotel and Amusement Park systems, operations on a single unit, cluster and corporate level.
Enterprising person with innovative leadership, encompassing execution of new concepts, solutions and facilitation of operation transitions with risk management alternatives,
finance administration.
PERSONAL & CONTACTS
Born: 29th April 1981
Nationality: Italian
Status: Married with one child
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LANGUAGES
Italian: Native
English: Full pro proficiency
French: Pro working proficiency
EDUCATION
MASTER TQM
2009 ROME (Italy); Uniform Group
Master in tourism quality Management
Consulting manager in
tourism & hotel management
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
2008 CATANIA (Italy);
University of Catania
Bachelor’s degree in trainer
of tour operators
Giuseppe Bonasia
Corporate Director Food & Beverage
CAREER
CORPORATE DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGES
SUN WORLD HOLDING by SUN GROUP
DA NANG, VIETNAM April 2020 till present (contract)
The role supports the F&B team to constantly define dining and drinking experiences in 6 different park locations across Vietnam, nationally. Planning, Projects and Operational management.
Responsible for Sun World Parks F&B division nationally
2020 - projects development for a total of
$ 2.2 million in 3 different parks across Vietnam
DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
SUN WORLD HOLDING by SUN GROUP
BA NA HILLS (Amusement Park)
DA NANG, VIETNAM March 2019 till March 2020 (contract)
Directs and oversees day by day all aspects of food & beverage organization in a department serving daily average 8000 meals.
Outlets/Pos: 5 Buffet, 7 A La Carte, 31 Carts, 1 Banqueting
Daily average up to 8000 meals
2019 - Achieved department budget of $ 23 million
Pre-Opening of 6 new restaurants/pos
oManaging up to 900 Employees
DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RENAISSANCE HOTEL (5 stars; 204 keys)
TLEMCEN, ALGERIA September 2017 till March 2019
Responsible for food and beverage operations, which includes culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service. Oversees guest satisfaction, maintaining standards, set financial goals.
Outlets/Pos: 1 Buffet, 4 A la Carte, 3 Bars
Banqueting up to 800 covers, Meeting Rooms 14 units
LRA Audit on department score 97/100
+ 104% over annual budget 2018
Replacing Hotel Manager during his absence
oManaging up to 120 Employees
ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LE MERIDIEN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
(5 stars; 311 keys)
ORAN, ALGERIA December 2015 till September 2017
Ensures the food and beverage/culinary operation meets targets.
Outlets/Pos: 1 Buffet, 3 A la carte, 2 Bars, 1 VIP Lounge,
Banqueting up to 1000 covers restaurant style,
35 Meeting Rooms, Auditorium up to 4500 guests
LRA Audit on department score 99/100
oManaging up to 80 Employees
DIRECTOR OF RESTAURANTS
WYNDHAM HOTEL GROUP
WYNDHAM GRAND REGENCY HOTEL (5 stars; 269 keys)
DOHA, QATAR June 2014 till December 2015
Directs and works with the food and beverage/culinary management team and employees to successfully execute all restaurant operations. Outlets/Pos: 4 A la carte, Banqueting and Club facilities
Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel
Civil Defense Club operated for
MOI (Ministry of Interior)
oManaging up to 70 Employees
EUROPE
oITALY
ASIA MIDDLE EAST
oVIETNAM
oQATAR, UAE
AFRICA
oALGERIA
oTANZANIA, KENYA
CAREER
SKILLS
-Analytical & Critical Thinking
-People Management
-Leadership
-Budgeting & Finance
-Communication
-Empathy
-Collaboration & Teamwork
-Coaching & Training
-Business Development
-Planning & Organization
-Project Management
-Technical Skills
CERTIFICATES
2019/2020, Vietnam
Safety Park management training
2016/2019, Algeria
Marriott Finance Academy
Foundation of Leadership
Risk Management
Dynamic Teams
Starwood F&B Academy in Doha
Fire AID
Mastering menu
F&B Marketing
Illy master barista
2015/2014, Qatar
Fire warden Marshall
2010/2013, U.A.E,
The 7 Habits
EFST Essential food safety training
T.A.S.T.E. Sales Training
Group training techniques
Award in supervising food safety
Managing People Performances
On Job Trainer Course
Food hygiene course syllabus
AWARDS
2014/2015, Doha, Qatar
-THE FACT- TANGIA
Best Moroccan Restaurant 2015
-TIME OUT – CHOPSTICKS
Top 3 Highly Recommended
2010, Dubai, UAE
-TIME OUT – Prego’s
Top 3 Highly Recommended
WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCES
F&B EXECUTIVE & SALES
ITALFOOD FZC
Italian Cheese Factory and Restaurant
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE May 2013 to May 2014 (contract)
Sells products by implementing national sales plans.
Plan and execute new restaurant opening.
+39% on annual budgeted Food Sales
Italian Restaurant opening, 100 covers
CONSULTANT F&B MANAGER
ORA HOTEL & RESORTS EAST AFRICA
January 2013 to May 2013 (Consultant contract)
Re-set of all operational aspects in the F&B division related to Purchasing, Store, Kitchen, Floor.
WATAMU, KENYA JACARANDA BEACH RESORT
(4 stars; 130 Keys; 4 F&B Outlets; 2 Kitchens)
KENDWA, ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA GOLD ZANZIBAR
(5 stars; 69 keys; 5 F&B Outlets; 2 Kitchens)
OUTLET MANAGER
VICEROY HOTELS AND RESORTS GROUP
VICEROY ABU DHABI (5 stars, 499 keys)
AMICI, Italian Cuisine,110 covers
ABU DHABI, UAE March 2012 to December 2012
Responsible for effectively managing all aspects of the restaurant concept, to ensure optimum results are achieved across all facets of the operation, in line with Departmental targets, policies and procedures.
99% guest Market Metrix
Created and Implemented Hotel wine list of 680 worldwide etiquettes, 21% beverage cost
oManaging up to 15 Employees
Note:
-Laid off due company downsized the manning and position was abolished for 2013.
-Hotel Re-Branded in 2019 as W Marriott Abu Dhabi
OUTLET MANAGER
ROTANA HOTEL & RESORTS
MEDIA ROTANA (5 stars; 539 keys)
PREGO’S, Italian Cuisine, 103 covers
DUBAI, UAE April 2010 to March 2012
Responsible for effectively managing all aspects of the restaurant concept, to ensure optimum results are achieved across all facets of the operation, in line with Departmental targets, policies and procedures.
96% guest Market Metrix
Established guest database with 10.000 contacts
oManaging up to 15 Employees
ASSISTANT F&B MANAGER
ORA HOTEL & RESORTS EAST AFRICA
WHITE ROSE RESORT (4 stars; 32 keys)
BWEJUU, ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
May 2009 - April 2010 (contract)
Responsible for run effectively all F&B operations within the resort including F&B purchasing, store management, restaurant and kitchen operations.
Outlets/Pos: 1 Buffet, 1 Bar
Preopening
88% guest Market Metrix
oManaging up to 45 Employees
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