Fabio Perez

Accomplished beverage and hospitality leader with 12+ years of experience overseeing high-volume, luxury restaurant and bar programs generating more than $24M in F&B annual revenue. Expert in elevating beverage strategy, strengthening financial performance, and building high-performing FOH teams across large, multifaceted operations and diverse bar concepts. Known for a hands-on, people-first leadership style grounded in financial discipline, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to training, culture, and guest experience.

Proven track record in developing innovative cocktail programs, optimizing COGS and inventory systems, and driving measurable growth through strategic menu engineering, vendor partnerships, and team development.

Bar Manager - RUSTY PELICAN MIAMI - Miami, FL

(2025-05)

Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. #21 (2025) $24,105,000 annual sales, 500 seats. Oversaw a high-volume luxury operation ranked Top 100 in the U.S., serving nearly 200,000 guests annually

• Led a FOH team of 10 bartenders, 45 servers, rotating cocktail waiters, and 2 bar supervisors
• Managed all purchasing for liquor, wine, beer, glassware, and produce
• Maintained strong financial discipline managing COGS, GP%, inventory accuracy, labor forecasting, and demand planning
• Operated systems including Ottimate, Restaurant365, hotschedules and Toast to support financial and operational decisions
• Developed a full batch cocktail program and SOPs for cocktails on draft
• Crafted cocktails for 16 SRC restaurants to elevate and unify beverage standards
• Built and executed beverage and FOH training programs for 50+ team members
• Recruited, trained, coached, and developed FOH teams with a hands-on leadership approach
• Increased liquor and cocktail sales by 7% through program optimization and training
• Collaborated with vendors and event teams for tastings, pop-ups, and partnerships
• Managed an extensive wine program featuring 120+ selections

Bars Manager - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC

(2021-01 - 2025-05)

• Directed beverage operations across five bars (including pool and rooftop venues), managing $150K in inventory and a 50+ member bar team
• Developed seasonal cocktail menus highlighting premium spirits and emerging trends, driving increased member engagement and profitability
• Partnered cross-functionally with culinary, events, and membership teams to deliver immersive experiences aligned with brand storytelling
• Spearheaded bartender education programs on responsible alcohol service, mixology techniques, and brand advocacy
• Maintained vendor partnerships and negotiated purchasing agreements to ensure quality and cost efficiency
• Played a key role in elevating brand visibility and on-premise activations during high-profile events such as Art Basel and Lollapalooza
• Managed orders, cost controlling, purchasing while keeping good relation with vendors, partnerships
• Responsible for hitting daily, weekly and monthly budget targets, while monitoring inventory pars of a stock value of 150k
• Manage the responsible service of alcohol, also educating FOH team on tips certification
• Protect establishment by adhering to all business policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety & alcohol control policies

Food & Beverage Manager - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC

(2019-01 - 2021-01)

Management team responsible for making 40M at year between F&B, Hotel and membership

• Recognizing, welcoming, noting restaurant regulars, VIP Guests, and/or critics
• Responsible for personalizing member experiences to ensure guest satisfaction
• Manage daily FOH team of over 100 employees and discipline team members as needed
• Chosen for task forces multiple times across all Soho Houses in the US, including Miami Art Basel & Lollapalooza Chicago

Multiple Roles - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC

(2013-02 - 2019-01)

Co-Founder - WOA COCKTAILS LLC

(2020-01)

Founded a hospitality consulting firm specializing in beverage concept development, bar design, SOP creation, and high-impact team training for luxury venues and events

• Curated custom cocktail experiences for 500+ private and corporate activations, integrating brand storytelling, sensory engagement, and high-touch service standards
• Delivered tailored brand and category education to bartenders and managers, significantly elevating technical skill, service execution, and product knowledge
• Advised operators on COGS management, menu engineering, workflow optimization, and labor efficiency, resulting in improved GP performance and increased revenue
• Partnered with premium brands to enhance visibility through strategic programming, content, and event-driven marketing initiatives
• Demonstrated the ability to collaborate with corporate teams, brand partners, and operational leadership across multiple markets

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology - Bronx Community College (2016-06)

Course Certificate - MICROSOFT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS (2024-12)

Course Certificate - Macquarie University (2024-12)

Course Certificate - Hotel Management - Essec Business School (2025-02)