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Highlights

F&B DIRECTOR CFBM

 

 

 

 

Innovative and persistent management professional with extensive experience coordinating food and beverage operations within world-class recreational establishments. Capable of harmonizing the long-term vision, objectives, values, and quality standards of an organization as part of implementing business development roadmaps.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate an inclusive culture of professional and personable service that emphasizes the engagement of employees, guests, and senior management. Well-versed in formulating and executing strategies and programs for driving the achievement of revenue, acquisition, retention, and profitability goals.

Proffesional Experience

HYATT CENTRIC ATLANTA GA

2024 – Present

Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations

W Hotel Downtown Atlanta

2022 – 2023

Senior Food & Beverage Operations, Manager

Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista

2022

Food & Beverage Operations Director

Marriott Crystal Shores

2021

Food & Beverage | Activities Director

Ameristar Casino Spa Black Hawk

2019

Food & Beverage Operations, Manager

Remington Hotel

2018

Food & Beverage Director

CP Consulting Company 

2017

Founder

Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown

2016

Food & Beverage Director

Curação Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino

2015

Executive Chef

Sandals Lassource Greneda
Resort & Spa

2014

Executive Chef

NBC Universal Rockefeller Corporation

2013

Executive Chef

Foxwoods Resort & Casino

2012

Beverage Operations Manager

ServeSafe World Wide

2002 – Persent

Instructor

San Juan Marriott & Stellaris Casino

2008

Executive Chef

Panamá Marriott Hotel

2002

Executive Chef

Costa do Sauipe Marriott Hotel

2000

Executive Sous Chef

Santiago Marriott Hotel

1999

Sous Chef

Aruba Marriott Hotel
& Stellaris Casino

1996

Jr. Sous Chef

Highlights

MEDIA PARTICIPATIONS

Click2Travel’s
(Recognized blog about tourismand travel)

International

Judge at Puerto Rico Iron Chef Competition

Puerto Rico

Mi TV
(Puerto Rico’s television network)

Puerto Rico

Saborea’11&‘12
(Puerto Rico recognized Food & Wine Event)

Puerto Rico

EL Vocero
(Puerto Rican news paper)

Puerto Rico

El Nuevo Dia
(Puerto Rican news paper)

Puerto Rico

Periodico La Prensa
(“The Press” Newspaper)

Puerto Rico

Foodietiando
(Recognized blog about culinary and restaurants in Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rico

Canal 4
(Panamanian television network)

Panamá

Revista La Portada
(“The Cover” Magazine)

Panamá

Revista Mundo Social
(“Social World” Magazine)

Panamá

Jornal da Metrópole
(Metrópole Newspaper)

Brazil

Revista Bahia Acontece
(Bahia Happens Magazine)

Brazil

Cultura TV
(Brazilian television network “culture tv”)

Brazil

Record TV
(Brazilian television network)

Brazil

I had the pleasure of working with Celso for almost five years. During that time Celso exhibited an ability and eagernes to provide the highest standard of cuisine that he was allowed.

His ability in meeting the personal culinary requests of our transient and group guests was highly commendable and we had many return clients because of it.

Julian Cable-Treadwell

Celso is a hard working and decicated Exc. Chef, he is well versed in menu design for various restaurant concepts, from casual american to beach/pool and Italian speciality and maintained a great food cost throughout.

He actively particiapted in the local Food festival – Saborea – as La Vista and Tuscany’s Restaurant Sponsor Chef and display kitchen Chef.

Hans-Georg Roehrbein

By actively participating in public relations initiatives, whether a live cooking demonstration on television or webcast to presiding over a dinner with media, Celso assisted the property in gaining meaningful exposure to our targeted market.

Above all, in my opinion, Celso’s key attribute is his composure and nature when dealing with crisis and pressure. I would have no hesitation in recommending Celso to any prospective employer.

Julian Cable-Treadwell

Celso is committed with his tasks and provide great execution in F&B area.

He’s a hardworking and dedicated leader. He deals very good with personal relationships and as a team player with his associates.

I would have no doubt to recommend Celso to any employer.

 Ricardo Hernán Del Grosso

As my Food and Beverage Manager at the Guyana Marriott I enjoyed working with Mr. Pinto immensely.

He was a great role model with excellent managerial skills.

He ensured that we always met our goals and keep quality and food cost at the required standards. I have learned so much working with Mr. Pinto and I have no doubt that he has a lot to take to the table.

Thierry Lazarus

Celso is a highly dedicated and committed boss, who is fair, just and thorough.

Operationally, there’s always a tip, here and there to pick up from Celso.

His professionalism, brevity and leadership are a few of many things that I learnt and try to inculcate into my dealings as a manager.

Pramod Poojary

Celso is very aggressive Boss towards achieving goals and target and he have great knowledge about food and he is the master in coast controlling (Food coast) He is extremely reasonable and gives you enough room to adjust, learn, experiment and practice with just the right nudges and prods to turn a probability into a success.

I wish him all the best and hope to see him as a EAM Food & Beverage Operations in as short a time as possible. I will be always confident to recommend Celso Pinto as a F&B Director in any hospitality organization.

Pramod Poojary

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Innovative and persistent management professional with extensive experience coordinating food and beverage operations within world-class recreational establishments….

            food & Beverage director

Celso Pinto

                CFBM