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Gary Obligacion

Vice President of Food & Beverage | Aparium Hotel Group
The core of hospitality is taking care of others. This is true in lesser and greater degrees in all industries, but in hospitality this is explicit. Pure. Personally, I can't imagine a more fulfilling way to spend the day.

Experience

2023 - Present
Vice President of Food & Beverage
2021 - Present
Board Member
Wine UnifyNapa, CA
2020 - 2023
Director Of Development
AlineaChicago, IL
2018 - 2020
General Manager
Post Ranch InnBig Sur, CA
2013 - 2018
Director of Operations
The Alinea GroupChicago, IL
2007 - 2010
Vice President of Operations
2004 - 2007
Director of Restaurants
Bernardus LodgeCarmel Valley, CA
2002 - 2004
Food & Beverage Manager
1997 - 1997
Terrace Assistant Manager
The Ritz-CarltonSan Francisco, CA
1984 - 1984
Stock Boy
Chez PanisseBerkeley, CA

Education

Advice from Gary Obligacion

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
When interacting with a guest, give them your undivided attention.
It's the most important conversation that you're having at that moment.
Everyone in the company deserves respect, regardless of position or title.
Responsibilities are different, not less/more important.
The integrity of your business is how you operate when you know that no one is paying attention.
Personally, I'd prefer to be known as a great leader than a good manager.
I know which one I would rather follow.

Roles in Wine & Beverage

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Bartender

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Bartender

Los Angeles, CA
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Head Bartender

Los Angeles, CA
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