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Phillip Arenas

Oceanside,California

Summary

A service industry professional with over twenty-five years of food and beverage experience in fine-dining and luxury resort settings. A former sales and management background, combined with a true passion for wine and the culinary arts, allows me the opportunity to provide a sincere and unique experience for the guest with the ability to remain detailed and calm under pressure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Merenda
03.2025 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Polo Steakhouse
08.2022 - 11.2024

Sommelier

Server

Ruth's Chris Steak House
06.2019 - 08.2020

Captain

Donovan's Steak and Chop House
08.2018 - 12.2019

Manager

Draft Republic
04.2017 - 07.2018

Server

Bob's Steak and Chop House
10.2014 - 08.2017

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa

Education

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
06-2022

Skills

  • Serv-Safe Trainer Certified
  • Culinary Trained
  • FOH/BOH Operations Experience
  • Billingual
  • Certified Sommelier

Timeline

General Manager

Merenda
03.2025 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Polo Steakhouse
08.2022 - 11.2024

Server

Ruth's Chris Steak House
06.2019 - 08.2020

Captain

Donovan's Steak and Chop House
08.2018 - 12.2019

Manager

Draft Republic
04.2017 - 07.2018

Server

Bob's Steak and Chop House
10.2014 - 08.2017

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Miracosta College
Phillip Arenas