Antonio Darpa
GENERAL MANAGER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | LUXURY HOSPITALITY & UHNWI SERVICES
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نبذة
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.
الخبرة
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.
التعليم
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician – I.P.S.I.A.M., Brindisi, Italy
