Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
VALERIO FLAVIO SATTIN

VALERIO FLAVIO SATTIN

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven Management professional with 34 years of experience in Hospitality operations, production management, organisational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritising activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operation General Manager

Coolinc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2023 - Current

Plans and organise multi brand daily activities related to production and operations. Measures productivity by analysing performance data, financial data, and activity reports. Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, procurement and marketing to ensure successful business revenue and operations.

F&B Manager

Hotel Winters
Milan, Italy
02.2022 - 04.2023

A highly focused and task orientated leader with excellent commercial, interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. Passionate about delivering excellent customer experience through committed, motivated and skilled teams.

Head of Operations

Alternativa Catering & Events
Milano, Italy
02.2019 - 02.2022

As Head of Operations, my role was to oversee the operational activities of the business and ensures that the workforce was productive. my duties include working with other senior staff on strategic planning, ensuring that staff are all aware of operational best practices and implementing new market strategies.

General Manager

Alrabia Investment
Doha, Qatar
02.2018 - 01.2019

As General Manager and Business Development Manager is a I was responsible for the growth of the company, the three upcoming projects and their department. Along with the sales team to develop mutually beneficial proposals, negotiate contract terms and communicate effectively with the stake holders and the board members.

Head of Operations

Alternativa Catering & Events
Milano, Italy
03.2016 - 02.2018

As Head of Operations, my role was to oversee the operational activities of the business and ensures that the workforce was productive. my duties include working with other senior staff on strategic planning, ensuring that staff are all aware of operational best practices and implementing new market strategies.

Project Restaurant Manager / General Manager

Paper Moon
Doha , Qatar
11.2011 - 01.2015

Prioritize, plan and coordinate project development activities according to customer requirements. Supervise development team on daily basis to execute assigned projects within deadlines and budget. Act as primary contact for customer queries and concerns. Establish restaurant business plans by surveying restaurant demand. Meet restaurant financial objectives by developing finances. Attracts patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, and public and community programs. Controls purchases and inventory by meeting with the account manager.

Restaurant General Manager

Armani/Nobu
Milano, Italy
01.2007 - 10.2011

The Armani / Nobu restaurant with its 220 seats and 54 employees was opened in Milan in 2000 in collaboration with the famous Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa A restaurant that achieved an annual gross profit of $11 million during my stay My duties and responsibilities were to negotiate pricing and contracts, develop preferred vendor lists, review and evaluate usage reports, analyze variances, take corrective actions To maintain operations by preparing standard operating policies and procedures, implementing production, productivity, quality and branding standards, determining and implementing system improvements Accomplish human resources objectives for restaurants and bars by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, consulting, and disciplining management staff Armani/Nobu (www.noburestaurants.com/milan/) in its fine dining category Japanese Cuisine was the most profitable independent restaurant in Italy. At the same time I worked alongside Armani Corporate F & B Manager for the development of Armani World famous cafe/restaurant.

Restaurant General Manager

Paper Moon
New York, United States
01.2007 - 10.2011

Establish restaurant business plans by surveying restaurant demand. Meet restaurant financial objectives by developing finances. Attract patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, and public and community programs. Control purchases and inventory by meeting with the account manager.

Room Service Manager

Park Hyatt Hotel
Milano, Italy
03.2006 - 06.2006

Supervise the room service area in order to attract, retain, and motivate the employees. Ensure optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality are provided to guest. Regularly review house counts, forecast and VIP list and maintain the confidentiality of the hotel and its guests.

Head Waiter

Princess Cruises
Santa Barbara, California - United States
10.2005 - 03.2006
  • Onboard the "CARIBBEAN PRINCESS" as Head Waiters I was the member of the food service team and are responsible for training junior staff, evaluating customer satisfaction, promoting special menu items, monitoring waiters, assigning tasks, and solving customer complaints.

Ass. Restaurant Manager / Restaurant Manager

Four Seasons Hotel
Manchester, England
06.1998 - 10.2005

Strategically reviewed and planned restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.

Restaurant Supervisor / Ass. Restaurant Manager

Four Seasons Hotel
Milano, Italy
02.1996 - 06.1998

Encouraged feedback from restaurant customers, using insights to implement positive process changes. Coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt, courteous service to patrons.

Ass. Waiter / Waiter

Princess Cruises
Santa Barbara, California - United States
03.1995 - 12.1995

Ass. Waiter / Waiter

Savoy Hotel
London, England
04.1993 - 04.1994

Ass. Waiter

Miramonti Majestic
Belluno, Italy
10.1992 - 03.1993

Five Star Hotel experience during the school summer holiday.

Ass. Waiter

Miramonti Majestic
Belluno, Italy
06.1992 - 09.1992

Five Star Hotel experience during the school summer holiday.

Ass. Waiter

Imperil Palace Hotel
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
06.1991 - 09.1991

Five Star Hotel experience during the school summer holiday.

Ass. Waiter

Grand Hotel et de Milan
Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy
06.1990 - 09.1990

Five Star Hotel experience during the school summer holiday.

Education

High School Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management

IPSSAR, San Pellegrino Terme
09/1989 - 06/1992

Skills

  • High-value project management
  • Inventory control
  • Team standards
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Project budgeting
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Customer retention
  • Dealership management
  • Staff development
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Business development
  • Budget development
  • External recruitment
  • Organised and efficient
  • Project development
  • Employee development
  • Recruiting and hiring

Certification

Multi Venue Business Operation Team Building Budgetary Control Employee Relation TRAINING : Sommelier 2 level course in Milan, Italy Micros - My Micros - My Inventory and TBS at Micros Company - Milan, Italy HACCP Master Seminary Sales Course with Renault Company - Leeds, England

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Timeline

Operation General Manager - Coolinc
05.2023 - Current
F&B Manager - Hotel Winters
02.2022 - 04.2023
Head of Operations - Alternativa Catering & Events
02.2019 - 02.2022
General Manager - Alrabia Investment
02.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Operations - Alternativa Catering & Events
03.2016 - 02.2018
Project Restaurant Manager / General Manager - Paper Moon
11.2011 - 01.2015
Restaurant General Manager - Armani/Nobu
01.2007 - 10.2011
Restaurant General Manager - Paper Moon
01.2007 - 10.2011
Room Service Manager - Park Hyatt Hotel
03.2006 - 06.2006
Head Waiter - Princess Cruises
10.2005 - 03.2006
Ass. Restaurant Manager / Restaurant Manager - Four Seasons Hotel
06.1998 - 10.2005
Restaurant Supervisor / Ass. Restaurant Manager - Four Seasons Hotel
02.1996 - 06.1998
Ass. Waiter / Waiter - Princess Cruises
03.1995 - 12.1995
Ass. Waiter / Waiter - Savoy Hotel
04.1993 - 04.1994
Ass. Waiter - Miramonti Majestic
10.1992 - 03.1993
Ass. Waiter - Miramonti Majestic
06.1992 - 09.1992
Ass. Waiter - Imperil Palace Hotel
06.1991 - 09.1991
Ass. Waiter - Grand Hotel et de Milan
06.1990 - 09.1990
IPSSAR - High School Diploma, Hotel and Catering Management
09/1989 - 06/1992
VALERIO FLAVIO SATTIN