Tommaso  De Cristofaro , Food and Beverage Manager

Tommaso De Cristofaro

Food and Beverage Manager

Goodwood Hotel/ Goodwood Estate

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
High school or equivalent, Leadership and Management
Experience
12 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 11 Months

Food and Beverage Manager at Goodwood Hotel/ Goodwood Estate
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since October 2022
Restaurant Manager (pre-opening) at Botanica- South Lodge Hotel
  • Great Britain (UK) - London
  • January 2019 to January 2020

Opened the restaurant within the asked timeframe
•Achieved and exceeded budget and EBITDA on first year of opening
•Achieved guests and member satisfaction through consistent team coaching and training

Restaurant Manager at The Camellia Restaurant/ South Lodge Hotel
  • March 2018 to January 2019

Achieved and maintained 5 star service standards
•Achieved and retained 3AA rosettes from AA Restaurant guide and also entered Michelin guide on that same year
•AA notable wine list award

Restaurant manager at The Pass/ South Lodge Hotel
  • July 2016 to March 2018

Achieved 4AA rosettes from AA Restaurant guide, and maintained our place in the Michelin guide
•Maintained the highest level of service standards and hygiene standards
•AA notable wine list of the year for 2017

Operations Manager at Harbour Hotel
  • July 2015 to July 2016
Restaurant Manager at Matt Gillan at The Passs/ South Lodge Hotel
  • February 2011 to July 2015

Introduced wine pairings of different levels and increased budget by offering 3 levels of pairings to suit guests budget
•Achieved 1 Michelin star and 4AA rosettes after 6 months of opening
•Introduced the first ever non alcoholic food pairing outside of London
•Best wine list for The Sunday Times in 2016
•Best service award for Sunday Times in 2016

Duty Manager at Angmering Manor Hotel
  • July 2009 to February 2011

Responsible for the day to day operation of the restaurant, bar and reception. Organizing and delivering bespoke service for functions and weddings. Training staff to deliver high standards of service.

Chef de Rang at Amberley Castle Hotel
  • November 2008 to July 2009

Amberley Castle was my first position within the UK;
Prior to this, after my catering studies I worked within three of the most prestigious hotels within Tuscany, Italy.

Education

High school or equivalent, Leadership and Management
  • at Institute of Leadership and Managemen
  • January 2019

courses: Awarded 2 credits

High school or equivalent, Leadership and Management
  • at Institute of Leadership and Managemen
  • January 2011

in Catering and Hospitality

High school or equivalent, Leadership and Management
  • at Professional Institute for hotel and restaurant in service
  • January 2007

courses: P.S.S.A.R.G Minuto Trained Fire Marshall

Specialties & Skills

BUDGETING
COST CONTROL
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
RECEPTIONIST
COACHING
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT