Angelina Wp
Strategic Food & Beverage Leader with 25+ years leading Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond operations
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Strategic Food & Beverage Leader with 25+ years leading Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond operations across Las Vegas Strip resorts. Expert in scaling luxury service, managing 75+ union team members, and overseeing $10M+ annual revenue.
Experience in P&L accountability, CBA compliance, labor optimization, and multi-outlet operations including in-room dining, restaurants, bars, and pool venues. Proven record of developing leaders, driving guest satisfaction, and delivering financial results in high-volume, 24/7 environments.
Experience
Food & Beverage Manager, In Room Dining at Wynn Las Vegas (2025-09 – Present)
- Direct all aspects of 24/7 IRD operation generating $8M+ annual revenue; lead 50+ union employees across kitchen, service, and amenity delivery
- Spearhead the 2026 seasonal pool dining program servicing our European and all ages pools at Encore; achieved 98% on-time delivery rate for 200+ daily covers
- Ensure compliance with Forbes service standards, Nevada health codes, and union CBA provisions
Assistant General Manager, Room Service at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (2022-01 – 2025-06)
- Led full-service, 24/7 room service department with $12M+ annual revenue and 75+ union/non-union team members
- Improved profitability: decreased food cost 2.1% and labor cost 1.8% YOY while maintaining 4.8/5 guest satisfaction
- Developed 6 Assistant Managers through monthly P&L reviews, CBA training, and leadership coaching
- Began as a Relief Manager for the property owned F&B outlets
- Directed recruitment, onboarding, and training for new hires; represented F&B and led food tours introducing new hires to our food outlets offered on property
Bar Manager at Cafe Americano, Caesars Palace (2019-06 – 2021-12)
- Managed bar operations producing $4M+ annual revenue; oversaw beverage program, menu engineering, and seasonal LTOs
- Increased efficiency 15% through SOP development and staff training; maintained <0.5% inventory variance
- Led union staff hiring, scheduling, and compliance with Nevada Gaming and liquor regulations
Food and Beverage Manager at Hooters Casino Hotel (2018-01 – 2019-12)
Restaurant Manager at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Mr. Lucky's (2014-01 – 2018-12)
Operations Manager / Senior Bar Manager at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (2003-01 – 2014-12)
- Promoted from opening team server to Senior Bar Manager over 11 years; traveled as corporate trainer for new openings
- Managed host team, training department, and bar operations for 300-seat, high-volume themed restaurant
Education
Business Administration – Guam Community College (1998-01 – 2000-12)

