Hugo Enrique González Solórzano
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, including leadership at Sushi Central. Proven expertise in team management and financial analysis, driving operational excellence and enhancing customer engagement. Successfully opened multiple locations, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations while delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sushi Central
San Antonio
09.2025 - Current
- As restaurant general manager of a Mexican owned company, was hired to take over and open the first location in the U.S. I participated in the implementation and structuring phase. I organized and structured operations of the front of the house according to U.S. regulations and company policies. I operated the grand opening and general operations since then.
General Manager
Sushi Zushi
San Antonio
03.2023 - 09.2025
- As consultant and restaurant general manager at the Stone Oak location. Restaurant with new style Japanese cuisine. I was brought from Mexico to help restructure operations and functioned as a consultant simultaneously.
- Reason for Departure: Contract fulfillment.
General Manager
Casa 1810 (Trazo and Tené)
San Miguel de Allende
03.2021 - 02.2023
- As general manager of both restaurants in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Restaurants with International / Mexican fusion cuisine. Located inside sister properties of Casa 1810.
- Reason for Departure: Moved to San Antonio, TX.
General Manager
Terraza 48
San Miguel de Allende
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Working as the startup planner and general manager of the restaurant located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Restaurant with International / Mexican cuisine. Also started the project from scratch (Planification, process implementing, opening and operation).
- Reason for Departure: Job opportunity at Hotel Casa 1810.
General Manager
Cerveceria Chapultepec, Valencia, Spain
Valencia
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked as general manager of the restaurant located in the city of Valencia, Spain. Restaurant with Mexican fast-food cuisine. Started the project from scratch (Planification to Opening).
- Reason for Departure: Pandemic, returned to Mexico.
General Manager
Antonia Bistro
San Miguel de Allende
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Currently working as general manager of the restaurant located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and nominated for best restaurant in Mexico by Travellers Guide in 2018.
Operations Director
Cerveceria Chapultepec
Colima
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Started as operations manager of the first branch in Colima and finished as operations director, being 3 restaurants the amount I was in charge of. My main role was to supervise, coordinate and control every restaurant the company had in Colima. Worked as leader of a team of 90 people in total.
Retail Department
Starboard- Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
05.2015 - 06.2017
- My role was mainly retail sales in duty free shops in different areas from Liquor up to fine watches. Part of the LVMH group (Louis Vuitton, Moet, Hennessy). With experience as shop attendant, merchandising and visual merchandising.
- Reason for Departure: Finished contract, decided to stay on land.
Food and Beverage Coordinator
Hotel Cacao
Playa del Carmen
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Participated in the structure and implementation of service standards for the food and beverage venues. Giving follow-up to the established operation.
- Reason for Departure: Finished contract, returned to cruise ships.
Buffet Steward
Princess Cruises
Star Princess
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Reason for Departure: Finished contract.
Head waiter /Maitre d’Hotel/ Food and beverage Manager
Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Luxury Boutique Hotel focused on foreign tourism, mainly European and part of Design Hotels group and named last year as #2 best Hotel In Mexico by Conde Nast Travelling Magazine. Working in the hotel’s restaurant called Moxi which is managed by Mexico’s top chef Enrique Olvera, chef #17 according to the San Pellegrino’s top 100 Restaurants worldwide magazine this year.
- Reason for Departure: Promotion.
Executive Assistant of the General Manager
Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Luxury Boutique Hotel focused on foreign tourism, mainly European and part of Design Hotels group and named last year as #2 best Hotel In Mexico by Conde Nast Travelling Magazine.
- Reason for Departure: Obtained a job on Cruise Ships.
Manager of the Food and Beverage department and operation
Hotel Hacienda de San Antonio
Comala
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Luxury Boutique Hotel focused on foreign tourism, mainly European.
- Reason for Departure: In search of bigger and better opportunities.
Assistant Manager
Hotel Hacienda de San Antonio
Comala
12.2005 - 03.2008
- Luxury Boutique Hotel focused on foreign tourism, mainly European.
- Worked for a French Chef David Ferre and Maitre d´Hotel Philippe Zaigue.
- Reason for Departure: Promotion.
Receptionist
Mahakua, Hacienda de San Antonio
Comala
10.2004 - 07.2005
- Aman Resorts, Asian Hotel Chain.
- My role was to receive guests warmly, offer my services as translator, tour guide and recreational activities, concierge as well as the operation of FIDELIOS System and check in and check out of guests.
- Reason for Departure: Company Retreat.
Education
Associate of Tourist Services -
School of Tourism of the University of Colima
Colima, México01.2005
Tourist Services Technician -
High School CBTIS #19
Colima, México01.2001
Mechanic Technician -
Middle Technical School #24
Colima, México01.1998
Elementary -
Beardslee Elementary School
Duarte, California, E.U.01.1995
Skills
- Team management and development
- Financial management and analysis
- Marketing and customer engagement and organization
- Restaurant software and point-of-sale systems
- Labor laws
- Health codes
- Regulations
- Wine knowledge
- Various types of service, from fast food to fine dining
Other Studies
- 2nd International Congress on Alternative Tourism
- Diploma of Advanced Level English, University of Colima
- Institutional Seminar 'Guest Services'
Place Of Birth
Colima, Colima, Mexico
Current Address
11710 Parliament St Apt 809, San Antonio, TX, 78213
Passport Number
NO4962203
Us Visa
TN # 20232764860082
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/13/83
- Marital Status: Married
Academic Formation
- School of Tourism of the University of Colima, Colima, Colima, Mexico, 01/01/01, 01/01/05, Associate of Tourist Services
- High School CBTIS #19, Colima, Colima, Mexico, 01/01/98, 01/01/01, Tourist Services Technician
- Middle Technical School #24, Colima, Colima, Mexico, 01/01/95, 01/01/98, Mechanic Technician
- Beardslee Elementary School, Duarte, California, United States, 01/01/90, 01/01/95, Elementary
Summary Of Skills
Results-driven leader with at least 15 years of experience in managing restaurants, driving revenue growth, and delivering exceptional customer experiences., Team management and development, Financial management and analysis, Marketing and customer engagement and organization, Restaurant software and point-of-sale systems, Labor laws, health codes, and regulations, Wine knowledge, Various types of service, from fast food to fine dining, Increasing sales and profitability, Improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, Enhancing staff engagement and retention, Streamlining operations and reducing costs, English, Fluent, Spanish, Fluent, French, Basic
Timeline
General Manager
Sushi Central
09.2025 - Current
General Manager
Sushi Zushi
03.2023 - 09.2025
General Manager
Casa 1810 (Trazo and Tené)
03.2021 - 02.2023
General Manager
Terraza 48
03.2020 - 02.2021
General Manager
Cerveceria Chapultepec, Valencia, Spain
09.2019 - 02.2020
General Manager
Antonia Bistro
01.2019 - 09.2019
Operations Director
Cerveceria Chapultepec
08.2017 - 01.2019
Retail Department
Starboard- Celebrity Cruises
05.2015 - 06.2017
Food and Beverage Coordinator
Hotel Cacao
08.2014 - 05.2015
Buffet Steward
Princess Cruises
08.2013 - 06.2014
Executive Assistant of the General Manager
Hotel Matilda
11.2012 - 07.2013
Head waiter /Maitre d’Hotel/ Food and beverage Manager
Hotel Matilda
02.2012 - 11.2013
Manager of the Food and Beverage department and operation
Hotel Hacienda de San Antonio
03.2008 - 02.2012
Assistant Manager
Hotel Hacienda de San Antonio
12.2005 - 03.2008
Receptionist
Mahakua, Hacienda de San Antonio
10.2004 - 07.2005
Associate of Tourist Services -
School of Tourism of the University of Colima
Tourist Services Technician -
High School CBTIS #19
Mechanic Technician -
Middle Technical School #24
Elementary -
Beardslee Elementary School