RÖDLIN M.V. CELESTINA
Restaurant Manager
Willemstad
Summary
- Dynamic and results-driven hospitality professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in restaurant and operations management within high-end hospitality environments.
- Proven expertise in leading diverse teams, optimizing operational workflows
- Known for promoting positive team cultures, driving continuous improvement, and executing high-impact initiatives.
- Multilingual communicator fluent in Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish, with a strong commitment to leadership excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Sandals Royal Curacao
10.2024 - Current
- Onboarding and Training
- Scheduling and Workforce Planning
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Policy Enforcement and Compliance
- Timekeeping Oversight
- Employee Records Management
General Manager /Business Owner
MidTown
06.2022 - 06.2024
- HR Departmental duties
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
- Manage vendors & inventory.
- Budget management & cost control.
- Train, manage & assess team while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Improve methods & processes to maximize efficiency.
- Commercial initiatives & entertainment handling.
- Ensure guest satisfaction, ultimate guest experience & relationship building.
- Oversee daily operations.
- Guide, motivate & maximize efficiency amongst team.
- Cost control & inventory management.
General Manager, Business Owner
Mr. Porter
09.2021 - 02.2024
- End-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Maintain HR records and reports with confidentiality and accuracy.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Actively oversee & participate in daily operations.
- Handle guest satisfaction & complaints.
- Oversee daily operations.
- Guide, motivate & maximize efficiency amongst team.
- Cost control & inventory management.
- Ensure guest satisfaction & ultimate guest experience.
- Optimize sales by upselling.
Restaurant Manager
O'Mundo
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Drive employee engagement, training, and development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
- Manage vendors & inventory.
- Budget management & cost control.
- Train, manage & assess team while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Improve methods & processes to maximize efficiency.
- Commercial initiatives & entertainment handling.
- Ensure guest satisfaction, ultimate guest experience & relationship building.
Restaurant Manager
Santa Barbara Resort
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee daily operations.
- Guide, motivate & maximize efficiency amongst team.
- Cost control & inventory management.
- Ensure guest satisfaction & ultimate guest experience.
- Optimize sales by upselling.
- Concept development & execution.
Restaurant Supervisor
Santa Barbara Resort
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Guide & motivate team.
- Actively oversee & participate in daily operations.
- Handle guest satisfaction & complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Inter-Continental University of The Caribbean
Skills
Workplace morale
Certification
Hospitality & Management, 2015
Tennis & Chess
I enjoy watching tennis and beach tennis to stay active , and chess to strengthen strategic thinking and patience—both reflecting my drive for balance, discipline, and mental agility.
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Sandals Royal Curacao
10.2024 - Current
General Manager /Business Owner
MidTown
06.2022 - 06.2024
General Manager, Business Owner
Mr. Porter
09.2021 - 02.2024
Restaurant Manager
O'Mundo
08.2020 - 08.2021
Restaurant Manager
Santa Barbara Resort
12.2018 - 06.2020
Restaurant Supervisor
Santa Barbara Resort
12.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Inter-Continental University of The Caribbean
Similar Profiles
KISHEL JOHNSONKISHEL JOHNSON
LEAD COOK 1 at SANDALS ROYAL CURACAOLEAD COOK 1 at SANDALS ROYAL CURACAO
Plinio HernandezPlinio Hernandez
Concierge at Sandals Royal CuracaoConcierge at Sandals Royal Curacao
Lennus ReidLennus Reid
Front Office Agent at Sandals Royal CaribbeanFront Office Agent at Sandals Royal Caribbean
Analysa Guerrero FerrerAnalysa Guerrero Ferrer
Aesthetician /Assistant General Manager at SOAP BEAUTYAesthetician /Assistant General Manager at SOAP BEAUTY
Dieudonnee ProvenceDieudonnee Provence
Waitress at DelifranceWaitress at Delifrance