María José Garrido

María José Garrido has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. María José started their career as a Head Waitress at La Tortuga Gastrobar in 2014. María José then worked as a F&B Director Trainee at Alfonso XII Hotel - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., where they achieved budgeted food sales, analyzed prices in relation to competition, and contributed to F&B marketing activities. María also served as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at La Antigua Estación Restaurant, where they planned and scheduled staff, ensured top-quality customer service, and provided training to new and existing staff members.

In 2015, María held two positions simultaneously. María José worked as a Bar Supervisor at The Ivy Market Grill, overseeing operations and managing staff. María José was also an Assistant Restaurant Manager - Bar Manager at Freddies Restaurant.

In 2017, María took on various roles, including Junior Sommelier at StreerXO London, UK Manager at BeMyDj, and F&B Supervisor at COMO HOTEL & RESORT.

In 2018, they were appointed as an Assistant General Manager at both The City Pub Group Plc and Humble Grape.

Overall, María José Garrido's work experience showcases their expertise in restaurant and hotel management, customer service, staff training, and financial analysis.

María José Garrido has a diverse and extensive education history. María José began their education in 1998 at Communication University, where they obtained a degree in Audiovisual Communication in 2002. Following that, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Audio and Sound Systems Technician at IES Angel de Saavedra.

In 2013, María José Garrido enrolled in IES Gran Capitán to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, which they successfully completed in 2015. During this time, they gained knowledge and expertise in hospitality administration and management.

María José Garrido furthered their specialization in the food and beverage industry by obtaining various certifications. In 2016, they completed the WSET 2 course at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, focusing on wines and spirits. Additionally, in the same year, they obtained a Tec. Specialist certification in fortified wines and vinegar with a certificate of origin from DOP Montilla y Moriles, Cordoba, Spain, from the Consejo Regulador DOP Montilla y Moriles.

In 2020, María José Garrido expanded their knowledge of wine by pursuing the Diploma of Education at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. This program, which they will complete in 2023, provides an in-depth understanding of wine.

María José Garrido has also shown interest in the business aspect of the food and beverage industry. In 2020, they completed a course in restaurant management and human resources best practices at Udemy Alumni. Additionally, they undertook the Ultimate Food and Restaurant Business Course at Udemy Alumni in 2021, focusing on food and restaurant businesses and start-ups.

In the field of digital marketing, María José Garrido completed The Complete Digital Marketing Course at Udemy Alumni in 2021, expanding their skillset in this area.

María José also holds a certification in Food Handling from Servicios CCOO, although the specific details of the certification are not provided.