Mathias Mahl
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in upscale hospitality business and sales with a proven record.
An extended set of skills accumulated during the last 30 years.
Strong knowledge of food, beverages, customer service, diving, photography and martial arts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Manager /Sales Manager
Wallacea Dive Cruises
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Attending SCUBA shows around the USA and generating sales with agents, diveshops and individuals.
Private Chef
Self Employed
Los Angeles
03.2019 - Current
- Prepared high-quality French menus for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
- Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
- Prepared and cooked over 5 meals per week for private clients..
Scuba Diving Instructor
Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
10.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student diving skills by developing personalized training programs and providing individualized feedback.
- Mentored junior scuba instructors, sharing best practices and troubleshooting techniques for common challenges in teaching.
- Organized successful group dive trips, handling logistics such as travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and activity scheduling.
- Prepared students for advanced certification courses by imparting foundational knowledge on topics such as deep diving techniques or underwater navigation strategies.
- Over 500 certifications through PADI agency.
- Clean slate / no accident reports.
Food and Beverage Manager
Le Petit Paris
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance service skills and increase overall efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
- Organized successful special events that contributed to increased sales figures.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting top talent to join our team.
Server/Sommelier
Mr Chow
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages
- Consistently adhered to qualify expectation and standards
- Provided wine recommendations to a discerning clientele
- Regularly achieved highest per-night wine sales averages.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Maitre D.
Au Boeuf Couronne
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversea and pro-actively deal with guest queries and complaints
- Liaise between kitchen staff and floor staff
- Promote special in House events eg
- Winemakers Dinners, Cocktails, Training sessions
- Greeting and escorting guests with a professional and positive attitude.
- Trained, coached and evaluated subordinates to raise performance to company standard.
Sales Manager
Vintage European Poster
03.2005 - 01.2008
- Extensive knowledge of European vintage art
- Building rapport, qualifying buyers by understanding vintage posters
- Negotiating price and asking for the sale
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new as well as existing customers
- Answer detailed questions about origin of each piece, including type of workmanship involved
- Maintained Gallery neat and clean at all times.
Lead Server
Gascogne Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Trained new hires in the service style of the restaurant and standard operating procedures
- Top sales in wine and extensive experience in restaurant server management
- Resolving customer complaints with the food or service
- Handled the table bookings, direct customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to the chef
- High ability to function well in a stressful environment
- Sound skills in professional interaction with guests and staff.
Sales Manager
Le Bec Fin Inc
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Consistently exceeded 100 cold and follow-up calls weekly
- Established relationships with decision-makers at business levels
- Identified new market segments and significantly expanded the existing customer base
- Negotiated vendor relationships and pricing
- Exceeded sales quota monthly
- Compiled sales reports and client contracts.
Wine Sales representative
House of Fine Wines
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Established a variety of new accounts with information about new product and development
- Territory consisted of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
- Met new account acquisition monthly quota on a consistent basis
- Talk with potential customers educating them on the benefits of purchasing our wine
- Grew current sales network and sales volume in six months
- Arrange wine tasting events both on and off site.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials that increased brand recognition among consumers.
- Analyzed competitor offerings to develop unique selling propositions for various wine products within the portfolio.
Skills
- Key relationship management
- Exceptional networker and negotiator
- Fluent in French - Spanish - English
- Fine Dining experience
- IDC Staff Instructor PADI (500 Certifications)
- IANTD EANX Instructor
- Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Accomplished Photographer UnderWater - Sports Photographer - Landscape
- Client Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Marketing Manager /Sales Manager
Wallacea Dive Cruises
05.2022 - Current
Private Chef
Self Employed
03.2019 - Current
Scuba Diving Instructor
Self Employed
10.2016 - Current
Food and Beverage Manager
Le Petit Paris
07.2016 - 03.2019
Server/Sommelier
Mr Chow
01.2012 - 04.2016
Maitre D.
Au Boeuf Couronne
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sales Manager
Vintage European Poster
03.2005 - 01.2008
Lead Server
Gascogne Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2005
Sales Manager
Le Bec Fin Inc
01.1999 - 01.2002
Wine Sales representative
House of Fine Wines
01.1996 - 01.1999