Director of Food & Beverage - Kimpton Atlântico Algarve - Albufeira, Portugal
(2025-09 - 2026-02)
- Leading all F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, and events for a luxury lifestyle resort in the Algarve.
- Aligning operational strategy with financial goals to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.
- Developing menus, budgets, staffing plans, and training programs.
Food & Beverage Manager - Sheraton Cascais Resort - Cascais, Portugal
(2023-11 - 2025-06)
- Ensured alignment with strategic objectives and strict control of P&L performance.
- Engaged with guests to tailor services and improve satisfaction scores.
- Developed CAPEX plans and optimized profitability of all F&B outlets.
- Managed menus, budgets, and team training programs.
Brand Manager - TONO by Akira Back - Doha, Qatar
(2022-09 - 2023-10)
- Operational leadership of Nikkei-style restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back.
- Managed full pre-opening process: procurement, recruitment, training, and setup.
- Supported hospitality operations during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, including large-scale catering and fan zone service.
Restaurant General Manager - Ipanema Steakhouse Marriott Marquis City Center - Doha, Qatar
(2020-03 - 2022-09)
- Managed a multi-award-winning steakhouse in Doha's largest hotel.
- Led post-refurbishment relaunch, increasing profitability by 20%. Improved service standards, staff training, and operational efficiency.
Complex Assistant F&B Manager - Pine Cliffs Resort (Luxury Collection) - Algarve, Portugal
(2018-05 - 2020-02)
- Managed 12 F&B outlets including Yakuza by Olivier Algarve.
- Recruited and developed seasonal teams to match resort demand.
- Acted as Resort Duty Manager, ensuring consistent guest satisfaction.
Food & Beverage Manager - Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Barra - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(2016-04 - 2018-04)
- Led pre-opening of two restaurants, bar, and banqueting for a 404-room convention hotel.
- Managed operations for events up to 600 guests.
Food & Beverage Manager - Wish Serrano Resort - Gramado, Brazil
(2014-08 - 2016-03)
- Managed F&B for convention hotel with 268 rooms and 1,200-delegate capacity.
- Oversaw five outlets featuring international cuisine concepts.
Restaurant & Banquet Manager - Hilton Curaçao - Curaçao, Caribbean
(2012-08 - 2014-02)
- Reduced payroll costs by 25% through cross-training staff and optimizing schedules while maintaining service standards.
- Managed seven outlets, including bars, restaurants, room service, and banquets, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Delivered significant sales growth and improved profit margins through staff development, upselling, and operational efficiencies.
