Michael Latora

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About Michael Latora

Experienced Private Club Food & Beverage Professional with a proven track record of elevating dining experiences and delivering exceptional member satisfaction. With extensive expertise in managing dining room operations, wine program management, and a commitment to excellence, I am passionate about creating personalized, entree-driven wine experiences that enhance every dining event. At La Playa Beach and Golf Club, I manage daily lunch and dinner services, oversee product purchasing, and maintain a dynamic wine and beverage list. My role involves supervising a team of 25 staff members, ensuring operational coverage, and developing a Member Wine Locker Program. I am dedicated to maintaining direct member contact and summarizing each shift's operations with a keen focus on excellence. As a Personal Dining Concierge at Rouge Prive, I provide attentive, personalized service to an exclusive client base, furthering my wine and culinary acumen under excellent tutelage. During my tenure as Wine Steward at Port Royal Club, I independently managed and continuously updated a dynamic wine program, negotiating with vendors, maintaining fair pricing, and creating comprehensive wine lists. My efforts elevated the club's wine program to CMAA Award of Merit Status for four consecutive years and increased total wine sales to over $1M. Key Skills and Attributes: Autonomous and Detail-Oriented Communicative and Diligent Financial Acumen Honesty and Integrity Passionate and Devoted to Excellence Expertise in Multi-tasking and Member Engagement I am eager to bring my dedication to member satisfaction and expertise in food and beverage management to new opportunities in the local fine dining sector.