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Sebastian Ratti Application PackageID MIAMI BEACH CITY MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Ratti Sebastian A Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 4309 sheridan Ave Miami beach Florida 33140 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 305-858-6117 305-604-5472 sratti@loewshotels.com Home Work Email Address Business Name: Loews Miami Beach Hotel Position: Executive Sous Chef Address: 1601 collins ave. Miami Beach Florida 33139 Street City State Zip Code Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: I'm currently Executive Sous Chef in Loews Miami Beach Hotel also I'm the chair on the Good Neighbor Council. • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Health Advisory Committee Choice 2: Health Facilities Authority Board Choice 3: Committee on the Homeless * Board members are required to file Form 1 — "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State. If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently -effectively license, and furnish the following information: Type of Professional License License Issuance Date License Number License Expiration Date Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: . Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail: . Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes, which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? • I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Gender: Male The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. Yes Physically Challenged: No NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami -Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26). o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami -Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." I Sebastian Ratti agreed to the following terms on 1/26/2018 10:58:08 AM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date SEBASTIAN RATTI 4309 Sheridan Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140 OBJECTIVE Phone (305) 858-6117 Cell (786) 218-2037 Join a renowned company to develop a career in the culinary field and implement my knowledge and abilities. With an exceptional background in overall culinary services, I will be able to develop and build your company's infrastructure and improve its productivity. EXPERIENCE 2012 — to date Loews Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Executive Sous Chef Contact., Executive Chef Frederic Delaires (305) 604-5471 Oversee the daily operations of all culinary outlets, banquets & catering, stewarding, purchasing, and staff dining room. Responsible for a team of 7 managers, 6 supervisors, and an hourly staff of 60 employees. Responsible for the recruitment of department (selection process, interviewing, orientation), Oversee payroll for all departments (edits, scheduling, pay codes, labor management). Successfully used company branded programs such as: ADACO, Unifocus (labor management) and Micros. Responsible for menu creation, customization, and implementation for outlets, banquet and catering, while working with the departmental chefs, and FOH management. Department representative for meeting planners, VIP guests, and guests with special dietary needs. Work with our different vendors to ensure that quality and consistency is to our standard. Work with purchasing department to ensure that month end practices are efficient, and in good standing order for auditing purposes. Consistently managed food cost to close 2014 at 20.5 vs. 21.5%. budgeted 2004-2012 Loews Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Executive Banquet Chef Contact.• Executive Chef Frederic Delaires (305) 604-5471 Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and personnel, ensuring the quality preparation and presentation of all menu items and proper handling of food in accordance with hotel standards and health regulations Thrived in an atmosphere of challenge and hands-on problem resolution Strategize and developed ways to optimize operations for the delivery of high quality food Showed great ability to multi -task and solve problems quickly, flexibility, passion for the business, resourcefulness to motivate others, great communication skills and team leadership 2002 —2004 Leslie Cafe 1244 Ocean Drive Miami Beach Chef Contact.• Juan Calderon (786) 285-3547 ' jmch222@yahoo, com " Oversaw kitchen's operations in a high volume setting including quality execution and financial accountability Responsible for: Menu creation, food presentation, management of operations and personnel involved in producing, serving and marketing food Labor and food cost control, selection of kitchen equipment and supplies Budgeting, price structuring and cost containment. Inventory. Purchasing. Profit enhancement Supervision of food safety and sanitation Special events planning 2001 -2002 Casablanca Restaurant 650 Ocean Drive Miami Beach Sous Chef Contact.• Chef Nicolas Billon (786) 683-6961 Supervised food preparation, meal's displays and plate presentations Developed appealing cost effective and creative menus Proved ability to effectively lead multi -outlet fine dining and high volume operations showing superlative leadership, coaching and team building skills 1999-2001 Instituto Argentino de Gastronomia Buenos Aires, Argentina Professor of "Principles of Nutrition, Hygiene and Conservation of Food" and "Kitchen I" Class supervision, teaching, evaluation My commitment to professionalism and continuing education ensured impeccable quality of teaching skills on food handling expertise and innovative culinary techniques Founder of the Training Program in the US, IAG Department of Internships Coordinated IAG Training Program in the Unites States Responsible for scouting, selection, supervision and coordination of candidates Created Training Programs and Internship Contracts with restaurants and hotels in United States 1999- 2000 Cabiria Buenos Aires, Argentina Executive Chef Contact: Angelo Vicentin "cabiria1209@yahoo. it" —in Italy - Menu creation, supervision of food preparation and quality of the overall operation of the kitchen I restructured the kitchen and lead the restaurant staff to a new level of excellence Appealing to culinary expertise and management savvy, I helped improve the restaurant's operations, generating unprecedented revenue growth and top rated reviews Organized catering events with embassy personalities and TV stars 1999 EI Rebost de Ger Barcelona, Spain Sous Chef Contact.• Santiago Ferrer "allioli@a minorisa. es"—in Spain - Managed the kitchen team and stayed on target with food costs, while still giving the presentation of food that is expected and demanded Effectively led cross -functional teams in identifying strategic solutions to kitchen problems, resulting in increased revenue and productivity Ensured the quality preparation of all menu items while analyzing the financial impact of the restaurant's expenses EDUCATION Certification ServSafe Food Protection Manager Examination set by the National Restaurant Association recognized by the International Food Safety Council 2002 Basic Cooking Skills Miami Dade Community College 2002 English for Speakers of Other Languages Fienberg-Fisher Adult & Community Education Center 1999 Internship in Spain (won Culinary Institute's Scholarship) 1996 - 1998 Culinary Professional Instituto Argentino de Gastronomia ORGANIZATIONS Former Member of the American Culinary Federation Volunteer at Share Our Strength and Hands on Miami Co-founder of "BAS USA", a foundation created to help Food Banks in South America INTERESTS My family, home improvements, fishing, tennis, country music LANGUAGES Spanish (native language) and English 4309 Sheridan Ave. Miami Beach FL 33140 - Phone (305) 858-6117 Cell (786) 218-2037 "rattialioli@yahoo.com"