Ramiro Ochoa E. Email and Phone Number
With over 10+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, I am a co-founder of Searchef, a web platform that offers unique and tailored gastronomic experiences for diverse groups of customers. I am also a hotel and restaurant advisor at OE Management, where I provide high-quality consulting services to various hospitality concepts, enhancing their customer experience, brand awareness, and operational efficiency. I hold an MBA in Hospitality Management from Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland.As a passionate and creative hospitality leader, I have a proven track record of developing and deploying impactful operational strategies, training and directing high-performing teams, and driving revenue and customer satisfaction. I have coordinated up to four weekly events of various sizes, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale affairs with 300+ guests, and I have facilitated business owners in creating and launching successful hospitality concepts. I have also achieved multiple awards and recognitions, such as Conde Nast's Editor's Choice Award for World Luxury Hotel Destination and Top 3 Start-ups Finalists with Searchef. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and collaborate with other professionals in my field. My goal is to deliver world-class hospitality services that exceed expectations and create memorable experiences.
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Director Of Culinary Development And OperationsOtto & PepeQuito, Ec
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Co-Founder - CooSearchef Dec 2018 - PresentEcuadorEngage productively to ensure delivery of world-class customer service by addressing client requests within time constraints. Cultivate and nurture long-term client relationships through effective interpersonal and communication skills, fostering trust and loyalty. Oversee end-to-end operations of web platform to direct establishment and expansion of unique gastronomic experience company. Deliver luxury services by developing deep understanding of client preferences and requirements. Examine… Show more Engage productively to ensure delivery of world-class customer service by addressing client requests within time constraints. Cultivate and nurture long-term client relationships through effective interpersonal and communication skills, fostering trust and loyalty. Oversee end-to-end operations of web platform to direct establishment and expansion of unique gastronomic experience company. Deliver luxury services by developing deep understanding of client preferences and requirements. Examine areas of excellence and provided valuable coaching for further development by conducting performance evaluations of staff members.• Coordinated up to four weekly events of various sizes, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale affairs with 300+ guests, demonstrating exceptional project management and strategic planning skills.• Established collaborative and harmonious work environment by forming and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and leadership teams.• Attained knowledge of current as well as emerging F&B industry regulations and policies while staying up-to-date with latest trends and best practices. Show less -
Hotel & Restaurant AdvisorOe Management Jan 2017 - PresentEcuador, Panama, United States, BahamasEnhance overall customer experience by advising business leaders and stakeholders on menu development, conducting layout analysis, and optimizing interior design. Deliver high-quality consulting services to various hospitality concepts, including restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Facilitate business owners in creating brand awareness by assisting with social media strategies, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities. Orchestrate pre-opening walk-throughs with clients, ensuring smooth… Show more Enhance overall customer experience by advising business leaders and stakeholders on menu development, conducting layout analysis, and optimizing interior design. Deliver high-quality consulting services to various hospitality concepts, including restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Facilitate business owners in creating brand awareness by assisting with social media strategies, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities. Orchestrate pre-opening walk-throughs with clients, ensuring smooth and successful launch. Generate excitement and attract customers through proactive participation in grand openings. Involve in ongoing outreach and communication with clients during operational stages, addressing any concerns, and providing ongoing support. Evaluate performance of overall functions by conducting audits, inspections, and assessments.• Promoted revenue growth for established businesses by successfully implementing new menus, conducting cost analysis and revision, and initiating procedures to improve operational efficiency.• Drove operational excellence by training and mentoring diverse teams, fostering culture of continuous improvement.• Launched over 20+ restaurants, contributing to success and profitability. Show less
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Food And Beverage DirectorTurquoise Cay Boutique Hotel Jun 2014 - Nov 2016Exuma, BahamasCultivated effective training and development programs to boost skills and performance of department leaders and staff. Steered all aspects of hotel planning, banquets, events, catering, sales, meetings, guest relations, P&L analysis, and daily operations through cross-functional collaboration with F&B team of 10-line colleagues and 15 on-call staff.• Gained significant 24% decrease in hotel F&B costs within six-month period by executing strategic measures in inventory control, negotiating… Show more Cultivated effective training and development programs to boost skills and performance of department leaders and staff. Steered all aspects of hotel planning, banquets, events, catering, sales, meetings, guest relations, P&L analysis, and daily operations through cross-functional collaboration with F&B team of 10-line colleagues and 15 on-call staff.• Gained significant 24% decrease in hotel F&B costs within six-month period by executing strategic measures in inventory control, negotiating new vendor contracts, and establishing promotional agreements with vendors.• Achieved Conde Nast's Editor's Choice Award for remarkable performance in World Luxury Hotel Destination within notable timeframe of one and half years.• Enabled hotel's achievement of winning prestigious title of best luxury boutique hotel in Caribbean in less than two years through exceptional leadership.• Accelerated restaurant bookings by 35% within five months by promoting events and creating unique menu items to delight regular guests. Show less -
Food And Beverage Assistant Manager Lobby Lounge And Mobar - MitMandarin Oriental Hotel Group Jul 2012 - Dec 2013New YorkMaintained strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and service standards, assuring compliance with five-star and five-diamond expectations. Administered various aspects of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, labor cost analysis, payroll coordination, private events, and daily requisitions. Presented efficient cost management techniques by lowering turnover, reducing expenses, and bringing on new suppliers that materially improved revenue and overall profitability. Developed and… Show more Maintained strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and service standards, assuring compliance with five-star and five-diamond expectations. Administered various aspects of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, labor cost analysis, payroll coordination, private events, and daily requisitions. Presented efficient cost management techniques by lowering turnover, reducing expenses, and bringing on new suppliers that materially improved revenue and overall profitability. Developed and implemented comprehensive staff training and development program for high-performing team of 36 employees. Show less -
Master In Business Administration In Hospitality ManagementLes Roches International School Of Hotel Management Jul 2011 - Sep 2012Bluche Switzerland•Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management with Marketing.Academic Projects at Connaught Hotel London: •Improve their overall guest services for Butler Service - Findings and suggestions were implemented hotel-wide.• Ensure that even without having to ask the guest’s name, the staff can recognize and greet every guest by their last name, even on the first visit.•Dissertation: “Exploring Luxury Tourists’ Behaviour of Sustainable Practices in Ecuador”. -
Manager On Design And Implementation Of Restaurants And BakeriesMetal Mecánica Ochoa Hnos. Jul 2005 - Jul 2012Quito, Ecuador• Responsible for all equipment for restaurants, bakeries, and small-scale hotels. • Working closely with the manufacturing unit, making suggestions for better product development. • Responsible for developing and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers including salespersons, manufacturers, and fabricators.
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Food And Beverage ProfessorUniversidad De Las Américas Oct 2009 - May 2011Av. De Los Granados Y Colimes Esq, Quito - Ecuador.• Developed a thorough and advanced program for final semester students that exemplify their skills in real restaurant simulation, technical culinary principles, safety & sanitation, and Ecuadorian cuisine.
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Chef StageNuances Traiteur – France Sep 2009 - Oct 200911, Rue Réattu 13200 Arles France•Responsible for the production of garde manger, hot meals and snacks for both large and small parties, of up to 800 guests. Internship.
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Fine Dining Restaurant Internship.Alkimia Restaurant Aug 2008 - Oct 2008La Floresta, Quito EcuadorFine Dining Restaurant Internship.
Ramiro Ochoa E. Education Details
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The Panamerican Forum Of Professional Gastronomic AssociationsCertified Chef De Cuisine - C.C.C -
Bachelor In Culinary Arts -
La Salle
Frequently Asked Questions about Ramiro Ochoa E.
What company does Ramiro Ochoa E. work for?
Ramiro Ochoa E. works for Otto & Pepe
What is Ramiro Ochoa E.'s role at the current company?
Ramiro Ochoa E.'s current role is Director of Culinary Development and Operations.
What schools did Ramiro Ochoa E. attend?
Ramiro Ochoa E. attended Les Roches Global Hospitality Education - Bluche, Switzerland, Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador, The Panamerican Forum Of Professional Gastronomic Associations, Universidad De Las Américas (Ec), La Salle.
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