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Accomplishments
Certification
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Romano Da Silva

Romano Da Silva

London,England
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Summary

An enthusiastic manager with pre-opening restaurant experience, drive, determination and a proven ability to ensure that a restaurant operates efficiently and profitably. Having a track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability whilst maintaining high standards of food and service and also present a positive and fashionable image of the business. Extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, it’s working practices, recruitment, payroll, conditions of employment and diversity issues. Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Paternity Leave

Self - Employed
London, England
10.2023 - 12.2023

Pre-Opening Restaurant General Manager

Lusin Mayfair
London , England
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Developed, implemented and communicated business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
  • Achieved financial goals through rigorous restaurant budgeting and forecasting.
  • Delivered in-depth training to customer-facing staff, promoting strong service performance.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.

Restaurant General Manager

Le Comptoir Joel Robuchon
London, Piccadilly
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Created targeted promotions to enhance customer spending and achieve weekly sales goals.
  • Created and implemented staff sales targets, incentivising teams to consistently achieve outstanding results.
  • Improved Tripadvisor ranking by delivering exceptional customer experiences and incentivising reviews with future discount.
  • Collaborated effectively with chefs to create and promote innovative, seasonal menu choices.
  • Regularly reviewed customer feedback to effectively adapt and improve food, drinks and service offerings.
  • Championed 100% guest satisfaction by providing excellent dining experience.
  • Guaranteed compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.
  • Trained Front of House (FOH) staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.

General Manager

Chatora - Michelin guide
London, Richmond
01.2021 - 10.2021


  • Handled business opening and closing procedures with meticulous attention to establishment safety.
  • Improved back-of-house administration to enhance ability to monitor performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Recruited and trained high-performing staff to deliver outstanding customer care in line with experience targets.
  • Closely monitored stock levels to ensure orders and deliveries met operational needs whilst minimising possible waste.
  • Supported owner in accurate and complete financial records for purchase orders, expense reports and cost centre investments.

Travelling

Sabbatical leave
Cairo, Egypt
01.2020 - 12.2020

Travelling around Egypt to understand different cultures and food. Spent time studying and exploring rich history of Egypt.

Pre-Opening Restaurant General Manager

Chokhi Dhani London
London , England
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Monitored business levels and realigned team positions to provide optimal coverage for customer demands.
  • Improved annual productivity by 20 percent.
  • Consistently obtained highest rating from county department
  • Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.
  • Increased weekly revenue by five percent.
  • Trained all front of house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Operations Manager

Capital Club Dubai
Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Utilized excellent time management and organisational abilities to effectively manage a broad client caseload.
  • Managed finances in line with strict budgets to consistently achieve against annual targets.
  • Used excellent communication and teamwork abilities to aid collaborative achievement against daily productivity targets.
  • Supported the restaurant manager and bar manager in negotiations with suppliers.
  • Offered additional administrative support through Epos training's and enhancing overall company efficiency.
  • Managing a team of 50 employees and responsible for five food and beverage outlets.

Pre-Opening Lounges Manager

Devonshire Private members club
London , England
06.2015 - 02.2017
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Supported team's transition to more flexible working environment for better employee satisfaction.

Drawing Room and Lounges Manager

Coworth Park Hotel - Dorchester Collection
Berkshire, England
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for afternoon tea service
  • Training staff, appraisals, monthly performance reviews for staff
  • Recruiting, interviewing, implementing disciplinary procedures as per company policies.
  • To ensure service delivery at every point of sale in the F&B department.
  • Staffing, payroll, stock purchases

Restaurant Head Waiter

Hotel Claridges
London , England
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • My main role was to make sure the guests are happy and making sure all the orders are taken correctly and assisting in service at all times.
  • Restaurant opening/closing.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities and work stations.

Events Supervisor

Super Star Virgo Cruise Ship
Singapore
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for an operation of more than 1500 covers in a day which included breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Supervising a team of more than 45 employees.
  • Assist during breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
  • To coach individual team members to develop their skills and maximize performance.

Food and Beverage Management Trainee

Charlton Hotel Group - Swiss Luxury Collection
St Moritz , Switzerland
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
  • Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
  • Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements
  • Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns

Food and Beverage Management Trainee

Le Vieux Manoir Au Lac Hotel
Bern , Switzerland
05.2007 - 10.2007
  • Greet customers, make reservations, and seat patrons when tables are available
  • Hand out menus and explain menu items and specials
  • Take customer orders and deliver to food servers
  • Deliver prepared food to patrons and clean tables
  • Handle customer complaints
  • Verify customer satisfaction with service and selected food items
  • Process customer payments

Assistant Private Members Club Manager

Mosimans London
London , United kingdom
02 2024 - Current
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Assistant Private Members Club manager

Mosimans London
London , United Kingdom
02 2024 - Current

Assistant Private Members Club Manager

Mosimans
London , United Kingdom
02 2024 - Current

Assistant Private Members Club Manager

Mosimanns London
London , United Kingdom
02 2024 - Current
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.

Education

Advanced Diploma/Degree in hotel management - Hotel business Management

Benedict Hotel Management School
01/2007 - 01/2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Hotel business Management

Rosary Hotel Management School

Skills

  • Food allergy management
  • Financial planning and management
  • Complaint and issue management
  • Contract development and management
  • Food safety understanding
  • Risk management and monitoring
  • Documents, restaurant business plans and SOP preparation
  • Restaurant Manager POS system knowledge
  • Budget planning and execution

Accomplishments

  • Managed pop-up restaurants/events with Michelin star chefs such as Rene Redzepi at Claridge's hotel, Jason Atherton at KPMG group, Andrea Valzelli, Umberto Bombana and Adam Byatt at Capital Club private members club in Dubai.
  • Manager of the month 2016 - Devonshire Private members club
  • An employee of the year 2012 - Claridges
  • An employee of the month 2012 - Claridges Hotel

Certification

  • Fourth Hospitality
  • F&B Shop
  • Loghos Reservation Systems
  • Micros Fidelio
  • TC Pos
  • Aloha F&B operating systems
  • Info Genesis
  • Mission
  • Tissl Epos

Work availability

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Timeline

Paternity Leave - Self - Employed
10.2023 - 12.2023
Pre-Opening Restaurant General Manager - Lusin Mayfair
10.2022 - 10.2023
Restaurant General Manager - Le Comptoir Joel Robuchon
10.2021 - 10.2022
General Manager - Chatora - Michelin guide
01.2021 - 10.2021
Travelling - Sabbatical leave
01.2020 - 12.2020
Pre-Opening Restaurant General Manager - Chokhi Dhani London
03.2018 - 12.2019
Operations Manager - Capital Club Dubai
02.2017 - 03.2018
Pre-Opening Lounges Manager - Devonshire Private members club
06.2015 - 02.2017
Drawing Room and Lounges Manager - Coworth Park Hotel - Dorchester Collection
05.2014 - 06.2015
Restaurant Head Waiter - Hotel Claridges
10.2011 - 05.2014
Events Supervisor - Super Star Virgo Cruise Ship
01.2009 - 09.2011
Food and Beverage Management Trainee - Charlton Hotel Group - Swiss Luxury Collection
06.2008 - 12.2008
Food and Beverage Management Trainee - Le Vieux Manoir Au Lac Hotel
05.2007 - 10.2007
Assistant Private Members Club Manager - Mosimans London
02 2024 - Current
Assistant Private Members Club manager - Mosimans London
02 2024 - Current
Assistant Private Members Club Manager - Mosimans
02 2024 - Current
Assistant Private Members Club Manager - Mosimanns London
02 2024 - Current
Benedict Hotel Management School - Advanced Diploma/Degree in hotel management , Hotel business Management
01/2007 - 01/2009
Rosary Hotel Management School - Diploma of Higher Education, Hotel business Management
Romano Da Silva