Arturo Arce
Carolina
Summary
Dynamic restaurant management professional with extensive experience at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. Proven expertise in staff scheduling and inventory management, driving operational excellence. Successfully launched and operated Jovita Cantina, emphasizing authentic cuisine and strategic menu design. Recognized for exceptional employee training and beverage expertise, fostering a high-performing team culture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Carolina
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the operation and management of Caña Restaurant, In Room Dining, and Bistro Cafe
- Scheduling, payroll and overseeing the daily operations as well as strategic planning for the outlets in question
Lobby Bar Manager
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Carolina
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the operation and oversight of the 4 lobby bars
- Scheduling, payroll, onsite purchasing and general daily operations
Owner/Operator
Jovita Cantina
Carolina
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Built and created both Mexican restaurants with emphasis on authentic Traditional Mexican Cuisine
- Responsible for the administration and operation of both restaurants
- Both enterprises created from the very beginnings including Financial projections, building and structure, equipment procurement, menu design and costing
- Ran the daily operations and administration
Lobby bar and Avo Lounge Manager
Condado Vanderbilt
San Juan
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for the daily operations and administration of the Lobby bar, including staffing, scheduling and payroll
- Responsible for the daily operations of the members Only Avo Cigar Lounge including curating the cigar collection, membership services and dues collection from members
Education
Associate - Project Management
American Intercontinental University
Chicago, IL01.2008
Bachelor’s - Communications Theory
Universidad del Nuevo Mundo
Mexico City, Mexico05.1998
Master’s - Restaurant operations
SITC Tete de Ran
Neuchatel, Switzerland06.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Beverage and cigar expertise
- Menu design curation
Certification
- ServSafe level 3 certification, instructor/proctor
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
02.2024 - Current
Lobby Bar Manager
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2024
Owner/Operator
Jovita Cantina
10.2020 - 11.2022
Lobby bar and Avo Lounge Manager
Condado Vanderbilt
10.2017 - 03.2019
Associate - Project Management
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor’s - Communications Theory
Universidad del Nuevo Mundo
Master’s - Restaurant operations
SITC Tete de Ran
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