Robert Wilkes

About Robert Wilkes

I have been a hospitality and resort professional with over 25 years of progressive, international experience in the Caribbean, South Florida, Las Vegas, New York, Japan, Singapore, Fiji and Texas markets in civilian roles and with the Department of Defense. My background covers a broad spectrum including culinary operations, beverage programs, new builds/remodels and resort operations with leading properties around the world.

Experience

1. Recruiting Partner

   Goodwin Recruiting

   Jan 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   If you are an employer seeking top-notchtalent, or a dedicated professional seeking anew position in your industry — contact metoday to learn how I can help.

Education

• The Culinary Institute of America

  AOS with Honors, Culinary Arts

• University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business

  Finance, General

  1990 — 1992

• Florida State College at Jacksonville

  Associate's Degree, Business

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Micros
• Purchase Contracts
• Process Improvement
• Front Office
• Mixology
• Menu Costing
• Hotels
• Yield Management
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Management
• Food & Beverage
• Pre-Opening
• Restaurant Management
• New Restaurant Openings
• Hotel Management
• Casino
• Opera
• Asian Markets
• Operating Budgets
• Nightclub
• Revenue Analysis
• Guest Service Management
• Chef
• Convention Services
• Seafood
• Menu Engineering
• Opening Hotels
• Menu Development
• Sanitation
• Haccp
• Catering
• Collective Bargaining
• Resorts
• Cuisine
• Restaurants
• Culinary Skills
• Fine Dining
• F&B Operations
• Hospitality