Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Communication Skills
Personal Information
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Devid Pieratti

Devid Pieratti

Ferrara

Summary

Motivated Food & Beverage Manager skilled at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and closely monitoring employees for top-notch service. Knowledgeable and professional with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Customer-focused manager, successfully contributing to company profits by improving team efficiency and productivity. Skilled at effective negotiations and upselling techniques. Excellent organizational skill to enhance efficiency and lead teams to achieve outstanding sales.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Food & Beverage Outlets Manager

Hilton Hotel & Resort
08.2023 - Current
  • Implementation of all standards for daily service, reinforcement of basic knowledge and driving all team to reach higher levels of service.
  • Managed employee scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs where possible.
  • Implemented cost control measures to effectively manage expenses without compromising quality or customer satisfaction levels.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food and beverage operations and providing exceptional service.
  • Ensured adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations by regularly inspecting facilities and equipment.
  • Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and trending flavors to appeal to diverse clientele.
  • Reduced waste and controlled inventory levels by implementing effective purchasing strategies and proper storage procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and creating action plans accordingly.
  • Obtained second position in Asia Pacific Hilton Region for Breakfast guests satisfaction

Beverage Manager

Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Pre Opening: Collaboration with Head Sommelier and F&B Management for: Creation Master Wine List and selection for outlets, Creation Master Spirits List and selection for outlets, Creation Cocktail/Mocktail list (signature) for outlets and master Cocktail list for entire Hotel
  • Creation and updating Cost Control system for all beverages
  • Selection and Hiring Team Members
  • Training pre-opening for all F&B Team Members
  • Post Opening: Set up and updating Beverage menus for Scarpetta Restaurant (Signature Restaurant) Training for wines and spirits for Team Members
  • Follow up with inventory, par stock and Food & Beverage cost
  • Manager in charge in Scarpetta restaurant for Hygiene, and Qatar normative
  • Overseeing duty operations, guest relations, bookings and service
  • Collaboration with Restaurant GM to settle all service standards
  • Manager in charge during absence of Restaurant GM

Bar Manager - Assistant General Manager

St. Regis Hotel - Scalini Restaurant
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Pre-opening: Training Staff - Equipment organization - Restaurant organization
  • Post-opening: Bar Manager and Assistant GM - Cash handling - Staff attendance / Director Briefing - Floor Management - Closing Report - Staff Evaluation - Key point between all restaurant departments - Cost Control - Purchase Control.
  • Award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Qatar 2021 and 2022

General Manager

Mirai Lounge Bar & Bistro
01.2017 - 01.2019

Managing all day by day operations, from room set up to purchasing and menus.

  • Hired, coached and trained staff, monitored performance and offered mentoring to junior team members.
  • Promoted revenue by analyzing profitability and key metrics.
  • Maximized revenue by identifying key long-term growth initiatives.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.

Bar Manager

Villa Crespi Relais & Chateau
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Collaboration with Head Sommelier to create iconic wine and spirits list, tracking of order and Beverage Cost.
  • Followed safe serving requirements and kept list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Trained Front of House (FOH) staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.

Restaurant Manager

Hotel Astra - Ristorante Orsatti 1860
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Performed restaurant walk-through to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality.
  • Guaranteed compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.
  • Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to maximize organizational efficiency.
  • Trained Front of House (FOH) staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.

Education

Food & Beverage Management - Hotel Management

Commercial University "BOCCONI"
Milano
12.2022

Food & Beverage Restaurant management -

Web Lab Group Srl
Perugia
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Operatore Dei Servizi Di Sala E Ristorazione
Florence
07.1994

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle Oasys - WiQ - EMC
  • Suggestive selling
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Food hygiene regulations
  • Food safety standards
  • Budget Management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Operational efficiency
  • Food presentation
  • Special events coordination
  • Menu development

Communication Skills

Good communicative and relational skills, acquired during previous experiences as Manager

Personal Information

  • Age / Date of birth: 11/11/1974
  • Nationality: Italian

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

  • www.linkedin.com/in/devid-pieratti
  • live:pieratti.d

Accomplishments

  • Best Fine Dining Qatar (2022)
  • Best Italian Restaurant Qatar (2021)
  • Best Fine Dining Qatar (2021)
  • 3rd best Breakfast satisfaction for Hilton Asia Pacific Region 2024
  • 2nd best Breakfast satisfaction for Hilton Asia Pacific Region 1st quarter 2025
  • Improved 5* reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Food & Beverage Outlets Manager

Hilton Hotel & Resort
08.2023 - Current

Beverage Manager

Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha
09.2022 - 07.2023

Bar Manager - Assistant General Manager

St. Regis Hotel - Scalini Restaurant
01.2020 - 01.2022

General Manager

Mirai Lounge Bar & Bistro
01.2017 - 01.2019

Bar Manager

Villa Crespi Relais & Chateau
01.2015 - 01.2017

Restaurant Manager

Hotel Astra - Ristorante Orsatti 1860
01.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Operatore Dei Servizi Di Sala E Ristorazione

Food & Beverage Management - Hotel Management

Commercial University "BOCCONI"

Food & Beverage Restaurant management -

Web Lab Group Srl
Devid Pieratti