Fine Dining

Fabián Alexis Marín

*** ********** ****** ******, ******* 34114

239-***-**** *********@*****.***

Qualifications Profile

Skilled Hospitality and Restaurant Professional with solid experience managing all aspects of operations at Resorts and fine dining establishments.

Expertise in training and managing diverse, cross-functional teams and overseeing restaurant operations.

Skilled in supporting menu development, interfacing with vendors and suppliers, and managing food and equipment inventory.

Adept at selecting and managing restaurant wine collections. Expert in suggesting wine pairings to meet taste palates and customer preferences.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with repeat guests, clients and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

Trained in safety protocols. Quickly assess and resolve customer problems and ensure quality service.

Professional Experience

Albertos on Fifth, Naples, Florida

Restaurant Assistant Manager/ Maître D', 12/2011 - Present

Manage daily restaurant operations for a fine dining North Italian restaurant. Manage dining room staff and ensure adherence to safety standards. Cultivate knowledge of culinary styles, wines, and taste pairings. Educate clients on menu items and make suggestions.

Develop relationships with key and repeat clients to ensure exceptional customer experiences and to grow and maintain business.

Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Head Sommelier, 2/2011 - 8/2011

Managed resort’s wine collection, including identifying and selecting varieties of wine and maintaining inventory. Monitored conditions of the wine cellar and ensured optimal storage. Worked with the kitchen staff to develop food and wine pairings. Recommended and served wine to guests.

Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop food and wine pairings.

Marco Beach Ocean Resort, Marco Island, Florida

Food & Beverage Supervisor, 11/2004 - 7/2010

Planned, directed, and coordinated all food preparation. Supervised kitchen staff and ensured adherence to safety procedures. Managed supply inventory and purchasing; coordinated with vendors to ensure high quality and fresh products.

Collaborated with management to develop menus to fit company brand and customer expectations.

Una Palazzo Mannaioni, Firenze, Italy

Food & Beverage Supervisor, 7/2007 - 11/2007

Managed all food and beverage operations and inventory. Supervised food preparation and oversaw kitchen staff. Managed food vendors, contracts, deliveries and supplies.

Ensured all aspects of kitchen operations met and exceeded company and health standards, rules, and regulations.

Park Hyatt Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

Bartender, 6/2001 - 11/2004

Managed all food and beverage operations and inventory. Supervised food preparation and oversaw kitchen staff. Managed food vendors, contracts, deliveries and supplies.

Ensured all aspects of kitchen operations met and exceeded company and health standards, rules, and regulations.

Educational Background

Technician in Tourism and Hospitality

Islas Malvinas Hospitality Institute – Mendoza, Argentina

Master Sommelier Introductory - Level I – Palm Beach, FL

Napa Valley Intensive, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Sta. Helena, CA

The Business of Wine, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Sta. Helena, CA

Wine Seminar at Joseph Phelps Winery, Sta. Helena, CA

Wine Seminar at Salentein Winery, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Butler Service Certified Training – Park Hyatt, Mendoza, Argentina

Bartender Seminars – Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, Brazil and Grand Hyatt Santiago, Chile

Certified Beer Professional – The House of Guinness, Dublin, Ireland

Certified Irish Whiskey Professional – Jameson House, Dublin, Ireland

Certified Bourbon Whiskey Professional – Heaven Hill Distilleries, Louisville, KY

Certified Fernet Branca Professional – Fratelli Branca Destillery, Milan, Italy

Certified “Training for Quality” – FREEMAN GROUP, Marco Island, FL

Awards

Hospitality Above & Beyond – Paradise Collier Coast Tourism Award, 2010

Employee of the Year – Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 2009

Employee of the Year – Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 2008

Employee of the Year – Park Hyatt Mendoza, 2003

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