Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Education And Professional Development
Core Leadership Competencies
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Lucas Cabarite

Lucas Cabarite

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Dynamic hospitality leader with 17 years of international experience and high-profile venues across Canada, Australia, and Brazil. Proven record of launching hospitality concepts, driving revenue growth, optimizing P&L performance, and building high-performing, service-driven teams. Strong culinary foundation complemented by advanced wine expertise and executive-level leadership training.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant General Manager

Otter Trail Winery
Langley, Canada
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and established every aspect of the hospitality operations. Including restaurant service and events for the Winery Grand Opening in May 2024.
  • Led, trained, and managed cross-functional teams (front-of-house, back-of-house, and events), fostering a high-performance, service-driven culture.
  • Oversaw full P&L responsibility, budgeting, cost controls, payroll management, and revenue optimization strategies.
  • Expanded restaurant operations by implementing Dinner, Lunch and Brunch services.
  • Developed, alongside a talented team of chefs, seasonal farm-to-table-oriented menus.
  • Directly researched and established connections to local producers, elevating the quality of the ingredients used by the chefs.
  • Spearheaded marketing initiatives, social media collaborations, and strategic partnerships to increase brand visibility and guest traffic.
  • Alongside the Events Coordinator, planned and executed over 100 events and large group reservations. Notable mentions to the 2025 Ferrari Esperienza, Weddings and numerous other events for up to 200 guests.

Concierge (Premium Hospitality Division)

Vancouver Canucks Hospitality
Vancouver, Canada
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided tailored service to VIP guests, suite holders, and premium club members during NHL games, concerts, and large-scale events to ensure memorable experiences.
  • Identified and addressed guest needs proactively to elevate satisfaction and cultivate enduring client loyalty.

Server

Chop Steakhouse
Vancouver, Canada
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Participation from the Grand Opening
  • Familiar with the restaurant's wine list, steaks, etc.
  • Trained new servers in accordance with the company's established standards.

Server

Mila Restaurant
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Knowledge about a variety of vegan ingredients and their preparation in a plant-based restaurant.
  • Food matching with a good variety of signature cocktails, Natural Wines and Tap Beers.

Server

Glowbal Restaurant Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Serving experience at Italian Kitchen Restaurant
  • Food and wine pairing and service skills in a fine dining environment
  • Section management, including larger groups (10+ guests)

Head Server

Various Restaurants
Sydney, Australia
06.2016 - 03.2020
  • Worked at various restaurants, including: Chiswick at the Gallery, Chophouse Steakhouse, Terrace on the Domain, and Appetito.

Chef

Various Restaurants & Institutions
São Paulo, Brazil
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Worked at various restaurants, including: Capim Santo, Saj, Hospital Sirio Libanes, ISE IESE Business School, Armanda, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana.

Education

Associate of Arts -

University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
04-2023

Asian Cookery III & IV -

Evolution Institute
Sydney
03-2019

Master’s in People Management & Leadership -

Instituto Vanzolini
12-2014

Professional Sommelier Diploma -

Associação Brasileira De Sommeliers (ABS-SP)
São Paulo, Brazil
04-2014

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts -

SENAC São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
12-2010

Skills

  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Full P&L Oversight
  • Revenue Growth & Cost Control
  • Luxury Guest Experience
  • Event Strategy & Execution
  • Team Development & Culture Building
  • Brand Positioning & Partnerships
  • Culinary & Wine Program Development
  • Vendor & Producer Relations

Certification

Serving It Right, 10/01/26

Education And Professional Development

  • Associate of Arts, University Canada West, In Progress
  • Asian Cookery III & IV, Evolution Institute, Sydney
  • Master’s in People Management & Leadership, Instituto Vanzolini
  • Professional Sommelier Diploma, Associação Brasileira de Sommeliers (ABS-SP)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, SENAC São Paulo

Core Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Full P&L Oversight
  • Revenue Growth & Cost Control
  • Luxury Guest Experience
  • Event Strategy & Execution
  • Team Development & Culture Building
  • Brand Positioning & Partnerships
  • Culinary & Wine Program Development
  • Vendor & Producer Relations

Timeline

Restaurant General Manager

Otter Trail Winery
03.2024 - Current

Concierge (Premium Hospitality Division)

Vancouver Canucks Hospitality
11.2023 - Current

Server

Chop Steakhouse
10.2022 - 08.2023

Server

Mila Restaurant
04.2022 - 11.2022

Server

Glowbal Restaurant Group
11.2021 - 04.2022

Head Server

Various Restaurants
06.2016 - 03.2020

Chef

Various Restaurants & Institutions
01.2008 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts -

University Canada West

Asian Cookery III & IV -

Evolution Institute

Master’s in People Management & Leadership -

Instituto Vanzolini

Professional Sommelier Diploma -

Associação Brasileira De Sommeliers (ABS-SP)

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts -

SENAC São Paulo
Lucas Cabarite