thamin saleh

About

A Director of Wine and a passionate Sommelier with high-end experiences in day to day management of wine and beverage programs and cellars among restaurants/lodges/resorts within the food and beverage departments. A Marketing leader who initiates long-term goals for portfolios by segment focusing and providing metric based reporting on sales activities. An accomplished General Manager who possesses experiences in managing staff and creating a healthy culture within the workplace; ability to plan, organize and direct work standards to maintain acceptable labor costs. An exceptional human relations and management level professional with the ability to proactively select, orient, train/develop and lead staff members. A professional with innovative business and guest services ideas who maintains a successful history in navigating budgets and financials. One who facilitates and orchestrates large events and often takes on the role of company spokesperson.

Country

united states

City

pacific grove

Industry

hospitality

Skill

Experience

marinus general manager

bernardus lodge

2000-1 - 2003-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

All aspect of the restaurant's operations including; Hiring, straining, staffing, establishing SOP, payroll, budgeting, P&L, purchasing, sommelier, public relation, inventory,

restaurant g.m and assistant f and b director and sommelier

quail lodge resort and golf club

1996-12 - 2000-1 · 3 yrs 2 mos

I was responsible for the overall operations of The Covey Restaurant. Which was considered one of the top restaurants in a Mobil Five Star resort. The Covey was the Fine Dining Restaurant at the Resort. In addition to the management of the Restaurant, I managed the Bar, and assisted the F&B Director in running and operating the F&B division at Quail lodge. I, also, ran the wine program for the Covey and the entire resort.

director of wine

bacara resort & spa

2007-11 - 2009-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

sommelier and cellar master

park hyatt-highlnds inn carmel

2004-4 - 2007-10 · 3 yrs 7 mos

* Worked at the Grand Award Wine List winner Pacific's Edge Restaurant. * Daily wine sales and recommendations. Wine & food pairings. * Training staff. * Wine Cellar Inventory. * Supervising * Designing menus.

food and beverage manager

solage calistoga

2010-2 - 2011-3 · 1 yr 2 mos

Situated on 22 acres in the heart of Northern California wine country, and surrounded by panoramic Mayacamas and Palisades mountain ranges, Solage Calistoga brings a refreshing new twist to the Napa Valley lifestyle. Loft-inspired and green by design, our style reveres the area's rustic roots with a nod to urban sophistication. Featuring high beamed ceilings, warm woods, natural stone and native landscaping, Solage offers the perfect mix for relaxing, unwinding and renewing. Whether it's a soothing service at our 20,000 square-foot Spa Solage; a healthful or indulgent breakfast, lunch or dinner at Solbar, or an easy ride into downtown Calistoga on our complimentary cruiser bicycles, at Solage you'll experience hospitality in a whole new light.