Francesco di Maio

Francesco Di Maio is an accomplished District Manager at Santa Margherita USA since April 2023, with extensive experience in the restaurant and wine industry. Prior to this role, Francesco served as a Sales Consultant at Winebow from April 2019 to August 2023 and held multiple General Manager and Wine Director positions, including at Tappo Ristorante Italiano and Cafe Red, where responsibilities included managing restaurant operations, compliance, and staff scheduling. Francesco's career in restaurant management began at Vespa Cibobuono, where a long tenure involved ordering, menu creation, and daily operations. Educational credentials include an Introductory Sommelier Course from the Court of Master Sommeliers, a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and qualifications as an Italian Wine Professional and Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits from the Napa Valley Wine Academy and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, respectively.