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Accomplished hospitality leader with extensive experience in food and beverage management, fine dining operations, and luxury private clubs. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving profitability, and elevating guest satisfaction through innovative service strategies and operational excellence. Adept at developing brand culture, optimizing processes, and collaborating with culinary talent to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Proven success in opening, turnaround, and growth-focused environments.
Cost control
Labor management
Allergy awareness
Employee retention
Performance improvement
POS system operation
Inventory management
Vendor relations
Labor cost controls
Table management
Recipes and menu planning
Front of house management
Reliable and responsible
Problem-solving
Training and onboarding
Coaching and mentoring
Critical thinking
Menu development
• Earned an extra 1/2 star with the LA Times restaurant review placing Craft amongst the top 3 restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area.
• Earned an extra star with the Dallas Morning News review for Hibiscus. The article emphasized the restructured beverage program and hospitality exuded by the FOH staff.
• First American to obtain a degree in wine prior to the age of 21.
• Nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Restaurant Beverage Program Southwest
• Fiatto was declared as being one of the most exciting restaurant openings of the year in the Observer
• Took home the Observer award for Best New Italian Restaurant, Best Service, Best Wine Program at La Stella.
• Featured in several Tasting Panel articles, Eater, and other similar publications.
• First exclusive sommelier assigned to a Fortune 500 company