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Francesco Riva

Francesco Riva

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Restaurant Director - F&B Management - Wine

  • Education

    • High School of Accounting and IT

      2003 - 2008
      Diploma Accounting & IT

      Economic & informatics school

    • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

      2012 - 2012
      Wine Steward/Sommelier

  • Experience

    • Franco's London

      Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
      Commis Waiter

    • Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

      Dec 2009 - Oct 2013

      Deliver impeccable service in a very busy, newly refurbished Central London's 5 star hotel / 3 AA rosettes restaurant.

      • Head Waiter

        Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

      • Waiter

        Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

    • Novikov Restaurant & Bar

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
      Sommelier

      Part of a team of 16 sommeliers, assisting in the daily beverage operation of a 500+ covers a day restaurant, including receiving and stock, service and trainings.

    • AMAN

      Dec 2014 - Mar 2017

      in charge of managing a multi ethnical 30+ team, large events, hands on day by day busy operations of 2 restaurants and 2 bars of Amanyara luxury resort.Ensure the team always delivers a 5 star service and exceed guest expectations, through daily training, wine programs, continuous spirit of improvement.Work close to F&B manager, assisting in buying wines and various assets, and develop beverage & wine lists and menus. Opening Team, consulting & training staff. Assisting F&B manager in wine buying, in charge of the beverage operations of 4 restaurants and bars.

      • Restaurant Manager

        Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

      • Sommelier

        Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

      • Sommelier

        Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

    • The Ned

      Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
      Assistant Restaurant Manager

      opening team

    • The Lanesborough

      Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
      Assistant Restaurant Manager

    • AMAN

      Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
      Restaurants and Beverage Manager

      in charge of the operation of the F&B outlets, events, wine and beverage buyer, new concepts development, staff trainer on property and overseas.

    • La Réserve Genève - Hotel and Spa

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
      Assistant F&B Manager

    • HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES

      Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

      • Met Rooftop Manager

        Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

      • Restaurant & Room Service Manager

        Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

    • Surf Abu Dhabi

      Nov 2023 - now
      Restaurant General Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET