Ricardo Rocha
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Experience
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Assets Group
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Qatar
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Director / Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
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Nov 2021 - Present
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W Doha Hotel & Residences
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Qatar
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Acting Director of Food and Beverage
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Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2020
5* hotel with 442 rooms & 14 F&B outlets wdohahotel.com • Leading a diverse team of 190 talents • Directly responsible for the operation of multi-award Restaurants such as: Market by Jean Georges, Spice Market and La Spiga by Paper Moon.• Experience dealing with third party operators, such as: Qatar Airways, Qatar Museums Authority, Pure Grey• Directly responsible for the planning and execution for the opening of new outlets: IN-Q Café at Hamad International Airport (in partnership with Qatar Airways and Qatar Museums Authority) and Origam Café. • Directly responsible for the operation of Banquets & Outside Catering, being involved in the successful execution of large events that contributed to F&B budgets, such as: • IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019 • FIFA Clubs World Cup 2019 • Catering the opening of FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums such as: Khalifa International Stadium and Al Janoub Stadium• FIFA World Cup 2018 Fan Zone • Official Caterer for the Qatar Stars League• Qatar Cup 2017, 2018 • Emir Cup 2017, 2018 Semi Finals and Final Match• Moto GP 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 – (1,500+ guests)• Doha Watches & Jewellery Exhibition 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 • The Chainsmokers concert at the DECC • Catering the visits of Head of States such as the Moroccan King, Saudi King • Official Caterer for the Amiri Airport, Qatar’s VIP terminal• Inauguration of the Qatar Port• Catering at the US ESSEX Military Ship • Georgetown University, Carnegie Mellon Graduations • Food Festivals • Ramadan Tent 2015 - 2019 • GMs Summit, hosting all Starwood GMs for the last Starwood meeting before merging into Marriott.• Royal Weddings • Catering at the Desert • Directly responsible for the planning and successful operation of W2GO to deliver W Doha's signature dishes from: Market by Jean Georges, Spice Market and LA Spiga by Paper Moon
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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Hong Kong
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
Managed by Kempinski5* hotel with 394 rooms & 14 F&B outletswww.kempinski.com/emiratespalaceTask force in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)14th of August 2014 until 10th of September 2014- Coordinating and supervising the events for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for their annual Summit held in Dushanbe. - Trained 150 university students and governments organisations Kempinski´s food & beverage standard operating procedures at the President´s Palace.- Organisation and execution of events for 70 guests from the United Nations held at the National Library.- 11 Presidents and their delegations attended the Summit (200+ guests)- Member States: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan- Observer States: India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Mongolia
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Park Hyatt
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Banquet Manager
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
5* hotel with 306 rooms & 6 F&B outletswww.abudhabi.park.hyatt.comBanquet Manager, Conference rooms and The Residence- Multifunctional Banquets and Meeting facilities with state of the art AV equipment. 523sqm ballroom, 3 salon for smaller meetings. Large day-lit pre function area with bar and 2 outdoor terraces. Private Majilis room for VIP visits. - The Residence - Residential setting with lounge areas and outdoor spaces. Open show kitchen for coffee breaks, food tasting and culinary events with a residential approach. 5 rooms.
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Restaurant and Bar Manager (Pre-Opening)
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2014
5* hotel with 306 rooms & 6 F&B outletswww.abudhabi.park.hyatt.comPre-openingResponsible for the Signature Restaurant, The Park Bar & Grill, award winning restaurant.
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Grand Hyatt
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Restaurant Manager
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Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
5* star hotel with 253 rooms & 6 F&B outletswww.doha.grand.hyatt.comResponsible for the three meal period restaurant The Grill, award winning restaurant
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Assistant Manager (Pre-Opening)
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2010
5* star hotel with 253 rooms & 6 F&B outletswww.doha.grand.hyatt.comPre-openingAssistant Restaurant Manager in charge for the Mediterranean/Pool RestaurantAug 2009 to Feb 2010Succesfully opened the new restaurant for the hotel.Assistant Bar ManagerMay 2009 to Aug 20104 month exposure with the Bar Manager to prepare for the launch of the new Mediterranean/Pool Restaurant.Assistant Restaurant Manager for the three meal period restaurant.Nov 2008 to May 2009
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Task Force
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2009
The Dubai Air Show 2009
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Park Hyatt Chicago
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Management Trainee
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Feb 2007 - Jul 2008
Management Training in Food & Beverage Management Training in Food & Beverage
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Development Program
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Jul 2005 - Nov 2005
Management Development Program in Food & Beverage Management Development Program in Food & Beverage
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RIU Hotels & Resorts
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Spain
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Kitchen Commis
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Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
Internship Internship
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Food and Beverage Trainee
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Jun 2003 - Nov 2003
Hyatt Regency Charles de GaulleInternship Hyatt Regency Charles de GaulleInternship
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Education
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Les Roches Swiss Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Hotel Management with Marketing, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing -
Westminster School
Baccalaureate