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Marco: Food & Beverages Operations Manager
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Meet Marco
Marco Vinaras has service rooted in his DNA. When a guest thinks something is impossible, Marco enjoys making it possible. Today, he is a food and beverage operations manager and aspires to build his career all the way up to general manager.
Where I Was Supposed to Be
Marco Vinaras has service rooted in his DNA. When a guest thinks something is impossible, Marco enjoys making it possible. Today, he is a food and beverage operations manager and aspires to build his career all the way up to general manager.
Explore Marco’s Unique Career Pathway
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Started off as a pool server (recreation attendant)
Marco joined the Hotel Industry several years ago as a full-time server at the pool complex and quickly realized how much he loved working with people.
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Became a front desk agent
Marco sought out leadership and asked, “what else can I do?” His team quickly capitalized on that and gave him a new opportunity.
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Food and beverage operations manager
Marco has a fulfilling career in hospitality and has dreams of becoming a hotel general manager one day.
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“Service has always been a big part of my life, and that’s how I see everyday life. When I come to work, it’s something I can live out, just my morals and the things that I hold most important to my heart through serving others.”
– Marco
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