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Ian Cruz

Ian Cruz

Front Desk Supervisor (Intern)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Beverage Manager and Sommelier

  • Education

    • University of the Philippines

      2006 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science Hotel, Restaurant and Related Institution

      Full Sports Scholarship in Swimming

  • Experience

    • Marriott International

      Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
      Front Desk Supervisor (Intern)

    • Marriott Hotels

      Feb 2011 - Feb 2011
      Task Force

      Front Desk work

    • Marriott International

      Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
      Front Desk Supervisor (Intern)

    • Marriott Manila

      Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
      Executive Lounge Host

      Fully responsible for the smooth and efficient arrival and departure of all Executive Level, VIP’s and Marriott Elite Gold and Platinum guests.

    • Marriott Hotels

      Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
      MIT

      Management In Training - Front Office/Night Audit/Housekeeping Operations

    • Nakato Japanese Restaurant

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Head Server

    • Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar

      Sept 2018 - Mar 2021

      • Assistant General Manager

        Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

      • Restaurant Manager

        Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

      • Food Server

        Sept 2018 - Jul 2020

    • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

      Oct 2019 - May 2020
      Front Desk Supervisor

    • Hilton

      Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
      Task Force Manager

    • Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

      Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
      Front Desk Supervisor

    • STARR Restaurants

      Sept 2021 - now

      Pastis Washington DC Pastis Miami Makoto Bal Harbour

      • Beverage Manager and Sommelier

        Dec 2023 - now

      • Opening Beverage Manager

        Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

      • Restaurant Manager

        Sept 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introductory Level 1

      Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
      Nov 2022

    • French Wine 201

      Wine Folly
      Jul 2023

    • Level 2 Award in Wines

      Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Aug 2022

    • ServSafe Alcohol

      National Restaurant Association
      Jun 2021

    • Certified Sommelier

      Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
      Aug 2024

    • Tips

      Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program)
      Nov 2018

    • ServSafe Manager

      National Restaurant Association
      Jun 2021

    • Servsafe Covid-19 Precautions

      National Restaurant Association
      Jun 2021

    • Certified Guest Service Professional

      AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
      Jan 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ian Cruz
      Jan 2020 Employee of the Month Sheraton Denver Tech Center Jan 2020
    • Awarded to Ian Cruz
      November 2017 Associate of the Month Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa Nov 2017
    • Awarded to Ian Cruz
      March 2013 Associate of the Month Marriott Melville Long Island May 2013
    • Awarded to Ian Cruz
      Spirit to Serve Awardee Signed by Mr. Bill Marriott Mar 2013 The Spirit to Serve Award recognizes those associates who are acknowledged by a Marriott guest for outstanding service.
    • Awarded to Ian Cruz
      Athlete of the Year General Santos City Highschool Mar 2006