Julien Lardon
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Accomplished hospitality leader and highly motivated International Master in Business Administration with a proven track record in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management. Seeking a prominent leadership role in the hospitality industry. Demonstrated versatility in managing diverse food and beverage outlets within hotels, with a passion for guiding and mentoring professionals. Committed to crafting exceptional guest experiences and delivering a sense of luxury through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
SURF & SAND RESORT
Laguna Beach
08.2024 - Current
- Leading the restaurant reopening of Splashes, a three-meal restaurant and bar
- Enhancing the guest experience through the creation of rigorous service standards, and by thoughtfully cultivating a sense of place
- Refined talent acquisition processes to ensure seamless placement of skilled professionals in key restaurant functions.
- Regularly conducted extensive training sessions to maintain adherence to standards
- Directed team of 45 associates with diverse skill sets.
- Strategized associate schedules for optimal labor management.
- Fostered connections with guests and vendors, enhancing brand loyalty.
- Conducted in-depth cost and sales analysis to improve menu offerings.
Restaurant General Manager
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
QRK, CA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Led the reopening of Ember & Rye, the signature dining venue of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
- Redeveloped the restaurant concept of 'steakhouse of sorts,' collaborating with celebrity chef Richard Blais, an acclaimed chef and television personality
- Redesigned the wine and beverage list, earning the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our outstanding wine program
- Oversaw execution of marketing initiatives to drive visibility during grand reopening
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils
- Established processes to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
- Supported development of team members' career growth
Assistant Restaurant General Manager
MONTAGE HOTELS & RESORT
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Managing the daily operation of a 45 to 60-employee team in a 3-meal restaurant
- Monitoring revenue productivity to ensure high profitability for the restaurant
- Creating special dining experiences for holidays and restaurant promotions
- Building and maintaining a beverage program for a three-meal restaurant, including signature and seasonal cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, wine, beer, and liquor
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and monthly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and staff communication.
- Recorded specific guest details for personalized service, and opportunities to surprise and delight guests
- Oversaw departmental budget and financial performance.
- Took part in organizing community outreach initiatives under Hearts of Montage.
Room Service Captain
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
Newport Beach, CA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- 5-star Forbes Training with frequent service standards audit
- Creating loyalty and enhancing guest satisfaction
- Exceeding department objectives and upselling goals each month
- Offering quality care and anticipatory service to all guests
Food and Beverage Supervisor
VATEL RESTAURANT
Paris, France
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Practical training at the school’s restaurant in every department: Bar, Dining, Hosting, Banqueting, Kitchen, Pastry Kitchen, and Event Sales.
- Supervising and training of first and second-year students
- Experienced in major restaurant metrics, including commodities inventory, raw material costs calculation, revenue per seat, etc.
Pool Server / In-Room Dining Server / Restaurant Server
MONARCH BEACH RESORT
Dana Point, CA
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated growth by transitioning from food runner position to server responsibilities.
- Shifted role to In-Room Dining as server with flexible schedule across AM, PM and overnight shifts.
- Evaluated by Forbes shopper and achieved compliance with 95% of standards.
- Earned 'Employee of the Month' award for exemplary performance in room service during September 2018.
Food and Beverage Server
HOTEL U CAPU BIANCU
Corsica, France
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Small luxury beach resort located in the South of France
- Worked for every sub-department in Food and Beverage: breakfast restaurant, beach restaurant, gourmet restaurant, and lounge bar
- Participated in the effort for the hotel to obtain its fifth star
Assistant Banquet Manager
LE GOURMET
Paris, France
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Premium event and catering start-up company, organizing several banquets such as weddings, meetings and conferences
- Supervised a team of five servers per event
Education
Master's in Business Administration Degree - Tourism and Hospitality Management
Alliant International University - Vatel San Diego
San Diego08.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Hotel Management
VATEL PARIS - HOTEL AND TOURISM SCHOOL
Paris, 75017, France06.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Guest Experience Expert
- Budget planning
- Training & Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Marketing Across Various Channels
- Luxury Experience Curation
- Multilingual Team Management
Certification
CPR First Responder
Food Handler
Responsible Beverage Service
BarSmart Certification by Pernod Ricard
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
Introduction
Accomplished hospitality leader and highly motivated International Master in Business Administration with a proven track record in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management. Seeking a prominent leadership role in the hospitality industry. Demonstrated versatility in managing diverse food and beverage outlets within hotels, with a passion for guiding and mentoring professionals. Committed to crafting exceptional guest experiences and delivering a sense of luxury through meticulous attention to detail.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Affiliations
Travel and Luxury Hospitality Exploration
- Culinary Exploration
- Scuba Diving & Marine Exploration
- Skiing & Alpine Activities
- Photography
- Business & Leadership Books
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
SURF & SAND RESORT
08.2024 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
02.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Restaurant General Manager
MONTAGE HOTELS & RESORT
05.2021 - 02.2024
Room Service Captain
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
03.2020 - 07.2020
Pool Server / In-Room Dining Server / Restaurant Server
MONARCH BEACH RESORT
05.2018 - 10.2018
Food and Beverage Server
HOTEL U CAPU BIANCU
05.2017 - 10.2017
Food and Beverage Supervisor
VATEL RESTAURANT
11.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Banquet Manager
LE GOURMET
09.2016 - 04.2017
CPR First Responder
Food Handler
Responsible Beverage Service
BarSmart Certification by Pernod Ricard
Master's in Business Administration Degree - Tourism and Hospitality Management
Alliant International University - Vatel San Diego
Bachelor's Degree - Hotel Management
VATEL PARIS - HOTEL AND TOURISM SCHOOL
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