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Robert Ciancimino
New York,NY
Summary
Highly experienced, committed, and passionate hotel, restaurant and nightlife professional. Possessing a strong instinct for the intangible elements that define exceptional service, I believe true hospitality is a lost art and take pride in redefining guest expectations by creating a felt experience, engaging all senses. Operations, service and systems orientated, I’m constantly challenging myself and my teams to operate at the highest, most efficient, and cost-effective level, while creating the healthiest culture and work environment possible.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food & Beverage
The ROCKAWAY HOTEL
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Responsible for 3 full time restaurant outlets and the special event department totaling over 10M top line revenue in this very food, beverage, and event driven, 53 room boutique hotel.
- Owner: Terence Tubridy / IGC Hospitality 347 351 1967
Contracted Director of Food & Beverage
Calamigos Guest Ranch & Private Beach Club
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Contracted Director overseeing operations throughout all outlets and private membership events.
- New system implementation, hiring, training, and floor management.
Contracted Director of Food & Beverage
Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in Hotel and Restaurant operations through an upper management transition. Special focus on new system implementation, training and hiring.
- President: Xavier Moulin / JRK Hotel Group 424 666 9191
Managing Director
The GEORGIAN HOTEL
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw all operations, inclusive of F&B, throughout a full restoration and grand re-opening of this classic Art Deco, boutique hotel, inclusive of 84 rooms, 28 suites, 2 restaurants and an art gallery.
- Owner: Jon Blanchard / BLVD Hospitality 310 490 9196
Director Of Operations
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Traditional Italian restaurant in Hollywood known for Michelin rated, Neapolitan style pizza, which generates over 3000 covers weekly, topping 10M top line annual sales. Led a company expansion inclusive of new properties in New York and Santa Barbara. Daily operations and construction coordination, while lending special focus on building, training, leading teams, and implementing proper systems and structure to create a positive and strong company culture to grow upon.
Managing Partner / General Manager
VERSE RESTAURANT
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw construction, design, opening, and all operations for this 5 thousand sq ft, 120 seat, upscale supper club, with Michelin Star Chef Paul Shoemaker
- Owner: Manny Marroquin 323 788 1498
Managing Partner / Curator
INTRO ART GALLERY & CHEFS TABLE
01.2016 - 01.2017
- I built INTRO myself while in the process of developing proformas and decks to raise capital for the above, VERSE restaurant. I built out a 950 sq ft space next door, turning it into a proper art gallery, with a 24-person chef’s table. I curated upscale pop-up dinners alongside my partner, Michelin star Chef Paul Shoemaker.
General Manager
THE SAYERS CLUB
01.2011 - 01.2015
- The Sayers Club was an exclusive lounge and restaurant that walked many lines of all hospitality and nightlife. 5,000 sq feet, in the heart of Hollywood, Sayers hosted a hi-end and celebrity clientele. This operation offered the total entertainment industry experience to include music, food, film and art within an upscale, intimate nightlife atmosphere. Sayers produced and housed shows and events with artists such as Prince {on numerous occasions, The Black Keys, Stevie Wonder, Gotye, and Tony Bennett, just to name a few.
General Manager
PLAYHOUSE NIGHTCLUB
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Playhouse Nightclub was a mega club in the heart of Hollywood. 2 floors, 13,000 sq feet, 27 bottle service tables. A DJ driven, large volume party, with world renowned DJs, inclusive of a full service diner / restaurant
Restaurant and Bar Manager
W HOTEL - 930 RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Responsible for all aspects of the bars in both the 930 Restaurant and the Backyard pool bar/ restaurant, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, all cash-out procedures, and reporting.
- Managed and ran the floor of the fine dining, 930 Restaurant.
Skills
Floor Management, P&L Management, Cost Control, Hiring, Training, System Implementation, Team Building, Team Management, Construction Coordination Proficient in a multitude of POS systems specific to the restaurant and hotel industry
ADDITIONAL
Private Consulting: Assisting owners, operators, and management in opening and elevating their overall restaurant operations inclusive of cost control, P&L management, system implementation, menu engineering, staff hiring, service training and culture training.
Timeline
Director of Food & Beverage
The ROCKAWAY HOTEL
03.2024 - 06.2026
Contracted Director of Food & Beverage
Calamigos Guest Ranch & Private Beach Club
09.2023 - 12.2023
Contracted Director of Food & Beverage
Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
05.2023 - 06.2023
Managing Director
The GEORGIAN HOTEL
06.2022 - 05.2023
Director Of Operations
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
04.2021 - 06.2022
Managing Partner / Curator
INTRO ART GALLERY & CHEFS TABLE
01.2016 - 01.2017
Managing Partner / General Manager
VERSE RESTAURANT
01.2015 - 01.2020
General Manager
THE SAYERS CLUB
01.2011 - 01.2015
General Manager
PLAYHOUSE NIGHTCLUB
01.2009 - 01.2011
Restaurant and Bar Manager
W HOTEL - 930 RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR
01.2005 - 01.2009