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Ricardo Monsivais

Ricardo Monsivais

Dallas,TX

Summary

Hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the hotel and restaurant industry across Mexico and the United States. Proven track record in operations management, staff supervision, customer service, and training manual development. Held leadership positions such as General Manager, Floor Manager, Host Manager, and Head Waiter, recognized for implementing continuous improvement processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and leading service teams in demanding environments.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Gran Hotel Las Fuentes
  • - Managed hotel operations.

Floor Manager / Bar Manager / Host Manager

The Mexican
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • - Oversaw daily restaurant and bar operations.
  • - Directed and trained service teams; developed training manuals.
  • - Implemented customer experience improvement strategies in a high-demand environment.

General Manager / Head Waiter

Restaurant La Nacional
09.2012 - 07.2021
  • - Full restaurant management and staff supervision.
  • - Ensured quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Head Waiter

Club Campestre Monterrey
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • - Coordinated service brigades.
  • - Managed social and corporate events.

Head Waiter

Club Industrial
01.2005 - 12.2010

Head Waiter

Hotel Cola de Caballo
01.2004 - 01.2005

Waitstaff Agency Manager

IIEOO (Inversiones Edmundo Ortega Ordaz)
01.2002 - 01.2004

Head Waiter

Gran Hotel Ancira
09.2001 - 01.2002

Manager, Head Waiter, Cashier, Bartender, Waiter

Hotel Fiesta Inn Valle
01.1998 - 09.2001

Education

High School Diploma - Graphic Design

Preparatoria Álvaro Obregón
01.2001

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Secundaria Educadores de Nuevo León
01.1999

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Primaria 5 de Octubre
01.1996

Skills

  • - Leadership and staff management
  • - Event planning and coordination
  • - Restaurant, bar, and hotel administration
  • - Training program and manual development
  • - Customer service and hospitality
  • - Strong communication skills
  • - Problem-solving abilities
  • - Proficient in Windows

Certification

  • - ISO 22000
  • - ISO 9001
  • - Distintivo H (Hygiene and Safety in Restaurants, Mexico)
  • - SSR Communications
  • - Restaurant Quality Standards
  • - Wine Tasting – Casa Madero
  • - CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  • - Fire Brigade Training

Timeline

Floor Manager / Bar Manager / Host Manager

The Mexican
01.2021 - 01.2025

General Manager / Head Waiter

Restaurant La Nacional
09.2012 - 07.2021

Head Waiter

Club Campestre Monterrey
01.2011 - 09.2012

Head Waiter

Club Industrial
01.2005 - 12.2010

Head Waiter

Hotel Cola de Caballo
01.2004 - 01.2005

Waitstaff Agency Manager

IIEOO (Inversiones Edmundo Ortega Ordaz)
01.2002 - 01.2004

Head Waiter

Gran Hotel Ancira
09.2001 - 01.2002

Manager, Head Waiter, Cashier, Bartender, Waiter

Hotel Fiesta Inn Valle
01.1998 - 09.2001

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Secundaria Educadores de Nuevo León

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Primaria 5 de Octubre

General Manager

Gran Hotel Las Fuentes

High School Diploma - Graphic Design

Preparatoria Álvaro Obregón