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Antonino Martinciglio

Summary

Highly motivated about developing great teamwork and bringing out the best potential in people. Passionate about luxury and personalized guest experiences, with a proven track record in the industry. Commercially aware with a business management background and passionate in driving innovative ideas. Ability to manage multiple projects and passionate about coaching teams to achieve at the highest levels.

Managing a team with over 200 employees that fall within 5 restaurants, 1 bistro, Pool restaurant & bar & beach bar, 4 bars, In room dining and private villas; in charge of all banqueting operational activities happening at the resort and villas.

Quality leader and Excom team member since 2021, responsible for operational excellence, as such I strive to achieve highest levels of guest satisfaction through consistent execution of the hotel's hospitality best practices and building high performance teams that work well together to create excellent guest experiences.

Responsible for talent acquisition and pre-opening training for all F&B team members, working closely with the Human resources department to ensure effective recruitment processes for employment and retention of outstanding team members.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Food and Beverage

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
Sciacca
12.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term goals and strategic plans for the food and beverage department.
  • Regularly analyzed guest feedback data to identify and address areas where improvements could be made, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.
  • Monitored industry trends to ensure offerings remained fresh, relevant, and in high demand among target demographics.

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
Sciacca
08.2017 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and spoilage costs.
  • Partnered with Human Resources Department to recruit top talent within the Food and Beverage industry.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining processes in the Food and Beverage department.
  • Maintained strict adherence to health code regulations by regularly reviewing safety procedures with staff members.

Restaurant Manager

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
Sciacca
06.2014 - 07.2017

Restaurant Manager

Marriott - Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa 5*
Dubai
10.2013 - 05.2014

Maitre D'

Hotel Metropole 5* - Starred Restaurant *
Venezia
10.2012 - 10.2013

Maitre D'

FonteVerde - Resort Bagni Di Pisa - Terme & Spa 5*
San Giuliano Terme - Toscana
06.2010 - 09.2012

Manager / Assistant Manager

Simply Italian Restaurant
Hastings / Eastbourne - UK
10.2008 - 03.2010

Maitre D'

Philosophy Hotels - Hotel Monte Turri 4*
Arbatax - Sardinia
05.2008 - 10.2008

Assistant Maitre D'

Kempinski - Pragelato Village Resort 5*
Pragelato
12.2007 - 04.2008

Assistant Maitre D'

Philosophy Hotels - Hotel Monte Turri 4*
Arbatax - Sardinia
05.2007 - 10.2007

Assistant Maitre D'

Kempinski - Hotel Giardini Di Costanza 5*
Mazara Del Vallo
12.2006 - 04.2007

Chef De Rang

Philosophy Hotels - San Pietro 4*
Costa Rei - Sardinia
05.2006 - 10.2006

Demi Chef De Rang

Kempinski - Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz
St. Moritz
12.2005 - 04.2006

Rifleman Amphibiuous

Military Service Corps
Brindisi - Apulia
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

High School Diploma -

Istituto Professionale Alberghiero "F.Ferrara"
Castelvetrano - Sicily
07.2016

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Hospitality Management
  • Guest services management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Account Administration
  • Project Oversight
  • Staff Training and Development

Accomplishments

  • Key driver of implementing a 5 days working week for the division aiming to improve work life balance of the team members
  • Best F&B LQA results across all Rocco Forte properties
  • Best F&B Team in Rocco Forte for the year 2023

Timeline

Director of Food and Beverage

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
12.2021 - Current

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
08.2017 - 11.2021

Restaurant Manager

Rocco Forte Hotels - Verdura Resort Golf & Spa 5*
06.2014 - 07.2017

Restaurant Manager

Marriott - Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa 5*
10.2013 - 05.2014

Maitre D'

Hotel Metropole 5* - Starred Restaurant *
10.2012 - 10.2013

Maitre D'

FonteVerde - Resort Bagni Di Pisa - Terme & Spa 5*
06.2010 - 09.2012

Manager / Assistant Manager

Simply Italian Restaurant
10.2008 - 03.2010

Maitre D'

Philosophy Hotels - Hotel Monte Turri 4*
05.2008 - 10.2008

Assistant Maitre D'

Kempinski - Pragelato Village Resort 5*
12.2007 - 04.2008

Assistant Maitre D'

Philosophy Hotels - Hotel Monte Turri 4*
05.2007 - 10.2007

Assistant Maitre D'

Kempinski - Hotel Giardini Di Costanza 5*
12.2006 - 04.2007

Chef De Rang

Philosophy Hotels - San Pietro 4*
05.2006 - 10.2006

Demi Chef De Rang

Kempinski - Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz
12.2005 - 04.2006

Rifleman Amphibiuous

Military Service Corps
01.2004 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

Istituto Professionale Alberghiero "F.Ferrara"
Antonino Martinciglio