Overview
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Education
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Rosemary West

West Hollywood,CA

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Soho House
West Hollywood
09.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with General Manager of property to develop goals and actionable items to optimize performance and profitability.
  • Delivered an elevated experience to our members that is consistent and regularly assessed
  • Work with General Manager and finance to assess and develop operational goals daily, weekly and quarterly to enhance business performance. Execute action plans on time and budget to support business improvements.
  • Created training guide and standard operating procedures for staff
  • Developed wine program for 2 outlets, in room dining and mini bar.
  • Orchestrated and led wine trainings and wine compendium

General Manager

Rosaliné
West Hollywood, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Petit Ermitage
West Hollywood, CA
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed successful operations at private membership boutique property
  • Coordinated front of house staff of 50 and back of house staff of 25 employees. Delivered accurate timely orders of well-presented food and beverage
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts
  • Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction

Wine Director/Sommelier

Château Marmont
Los Angeles, CA
12.2013 - 03.2020
  • Curated wine lists for 3 outlets of hotel
  • Directed day-to-day operations of bar and wine programs
  • Implemented training materials and service standards
  • Executed daily operational duties; POS, updating menus, floor plans
  • Supervised opening and closing procedures

General Manager

Héritage Fine Wines
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed inventory levels to insure profitability
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
  • Organized and executed events

Bar Manager

Lucques
Los Angeles, CA
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Developed strong and lasting guest relationships
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens
  • Created seasonal cocktails
  • Manged inventory and ordering

Education

WSET Diploma - Wine And Spirits Education

WSET
Los Angeles

WSET Level 3 - Wine And Spirits Education

WSET
Los Angeles
12.2014

Wine And Management Diploma - Wine

Le Cordon Bleu
Paris, France
09.2012

Harvest 2012

Château Bellefont-Bellcier
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
10.2012

Harvest 2012

Château Trianon
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
10.2012

Harvest 2019

Champagne Bollinger
Aÿ, France
09.2019

Skills

  • Strong hospitality dining background
  • Comprehensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits
  • Extensive knowledge of global cuisine and Los Angeles dining scene
  • Ability to multi-task, manage staff and guest interaction with equanimity

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Soho House
09.2023 - Current

General Manager

Rosaliné
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Petit Ermitage
02.2021 - 02.2022

Wine Director/Sommelier

Château Marmont
12.2013 - 03.2020

General Manager

Héritage Fine Wines
10.2012 - 12.2013

Bar Manager

Lucques
09.2007 - 09.2012

WSET Diploma - Wine And Spirits Education

WSET

WSET Level 3 - Wine And Spirits Education

WSET

Wine And Management Diploma - Wine

Le Cordon Bleu

Harvest 2012

Château Bellefont-Bellcier

Harvest 2012

Château Trianon

Harvest 2019

Champagne Bollinger
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