Antonio Darpa

Senior hospitality executive with extensive international experience leading premium operations, multi-property projects, VIP experiences and high-profile events across the UAE, United Kingdom, Spain and Turkey. Proven expertise in full P&L management, recruitment, team leadership, procurement, operational excellence, vendor management and luxury guest experiences. Recognised for delivering sustainable revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and executing world-class service standards within luxury hospitality environments.

Trusted to operate in high-profile environments requiring discretion, professionalism and exceptional stakeholder management.

General Manager at THE MAINE RESTAURANT GROUP (THE MAINE STUDIO CITY) (2019-04 – Present)

• Full operational and financial responsibility for a premium luxury venue with complete P&L ownership.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training and development of multicultural teams.
• Implement cost-control initiatives across food, beverage, labour and operational expenditure.
• Manage procurement, supplier negotiations, contractor relationships and operational planning.
• Coordinate VIP experiences, corporate partnerships and bespoke events for high-profile clientele.
• Implement SOPs, quality assurance programmes and LQA-driven service standards.
• Selected annually for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Management Task Force (2022–2025).
• Completed international task-force assignments including London, Ibiza and Bodrum.

Restaurant Manager at THE ARTISAN DUBAI (2018-04 – 2019-01)

Managed luxury dining operations, private functions, executive guest experiences and cost control.

Restaurant Manager / Events Coordinator (Pre-Opening) at THE DUCHESS, LA MER (2017-09 – 2017-12)

Led recruitment, procurement, supplier sourcing and launch operations.

Restaurant Supervisor to Restaurant Manager at FORTNUM & MASON (2011-01 – 2017-12)

Progressed from Restaurant Supervisor to Restaurant Manager within one of the world's most recognised luxury hospitality brands.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician – I.P.S.I.A.M., Brindisi, Italy