Julio Paris
Union City,USA
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with over 20 years in upscale restaurant and hotel environments. Delivered exceptional service, cultivated returning clientele, and led high-performing teams. Specialized in wine service, fine dining protocols, and front-of-house operations. Seeking a leadership role to leverage managerial expertise and wine knowledge.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
La Masseria
New York
02.2026 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functionality.
- Supervised staff scheduling and training for optimal service delivery.
- Coordinated inventory management and supplier relations for efficient stock control.
Floor Manager
Eataly
New York, USA
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Communicated daily with General Manager to discuss operations
- Led FOH operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
- Trained and supervised staff across all dining areas to enhance service quality
- Managed wine program and collaborated with chefs on pairings to elevate guest dining experience
- Handled guest feedback and resolved complaints with professionalism to maintain customer satisfaction
- Maintained inventory and oversee ordering of supplies
- Coordinated scheduling and manage timekeeping for all staff
- Executed opening and closing procedures, including cash handling
Assistant General / Wine Director
Molos Restaurant
Weehawken, USA
02.2016 - 07.2023
- Directed daily FOH operations and wine service, enhancing guest experience and service efficiency
- Hired, trained, and mentored service staff, fostering a knowledgeable team dedicated to exceptional service
- Conducted pre-shift meetings to prepare staff for service to align staff on menu specials and wine pairings, ensuring consistent guest engagement
- Led pre-shift meetings, promoted menu specials and wine pairings
- Oversaw all opening/closing tasks and managed staff performance
Floor Manager
The Wayfarer
New York, USA
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw floor operations in upscale à la carte dining to ensure exceptional guest experiences
- Ensured VIP and celebrity guest requests were met with discretion
- Trained service team on ingredients and wine pairings to elevate service quality
- Collaborated with chefs to showcase daily menu features, enhancing dining experience
Restaurant Floor Manager
Captain Thalassa
New York, USA
02.2010 - 02.2014
- Directed dining room setup and guest flow, optimizing seating arrangements using OpenTable
- Conducted pre-shift briefings to align team on service standards and managed bar inventory for efficient operations
- Collaborated with sommeliers to enhance wine sales through tailored recommendations
- Maintained guest preferences and personalized service details
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Fine dining management
- Wine Director expertise
- Sommelier experience
- Event coordination
- Restaurant management
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Task delegation
- Cash handling
- Inventory control
- OpenTable and POS systems
- Food safety management
- Sanitation procedures
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
- Italian
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
La Masseria
02.2026 - Current
Floor Manager
Eataly
08.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant General / Wine Director
Molos Restaurant
02.2016 - 07.2023
Floor Manager
The Wayfarer
04.2014 - 12.2015
Restaurant Floor Manager
Captain Thalassa
02.2010 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business
New York University