Hi, I’m
Niccolò Bessio
Event Operational Manager
Athens,Athens
Summary
Hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience across bartending ,service ,and management roles in high volume and high pressure environments. My career has evolved from hand on guest service to managing teams, operations, and service standards across famous bars and restaurants and hotels in (Rome, London, Greece) and international events like Formula 1.
For the past 6 years, i have worked in hospitality management, leading teams, coordinating daily operations , and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Most recently, i spent 2 years working in a international catering for Formula 1 events, operating in fast paced, multicultural environments with a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and premium service delivery.
I have recently relocated in Athens and i'm actively seeking opportunities in hospitality or food&beverage management where i can bring my leadership skills, operational experience.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Jicatering (Formula 1)
Operational and Logistic
03.2023 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Bar managerPorto Cervo,Sardinia, Cagliari
Confusion Restaurant 1 Michelin star
05.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Sunset Antiparos
Restaurant Manager
05.2019 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and staff training programs.
Donovan Bar (Rocco Forte, Browns Hotel)
Bar Supervisor
01.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over [Number] customers daily.
- Assisted in recruiting high-quality staff members, conducting interviews, background checks, and onboarding processes.
- Tracked sales data regularly to identify popular products or trends that could inform future menu offerings or marketing efforts.
- Monitored stock levels consistently to ensure adequate supplies during peak times without excessive overstocking.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared nightly deposits.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Education
LouissRome
Master of Business from Food And Beverage Managment
04.2001
Liceo Scientifico Aristotele Rome
High School Diploma
04.2001
Skills
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Customer service
Staff training and development
Problem solving
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Greek
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Confusion Restaurant 1 Michelin star
Bar manager
05.2023 - 10.2023
Operational and Logistic
Jicatering (Formula 1)
03.2023 - 12.2025
Restaurant Manager
Sunset Antiparos
05.2019 - 11.2023
Bar Supervisor
Donovan Bar (Rocco Forte, Browns Hotel)
01.2016 - 05.2019
Louiss
Master of Business from Food And Beverage Managment
04.2001
Liceo Scientifico Aristotele
High School Diploma
04.2001