Benito Colonna
Manager and Restaurant in Rome
Restaurant Manager at The Rome EDITION| Luxury Hospitality Specialist | Team Leader & Trainer | AIS Sommelier | WSET Certified | AMIRA Associazione Maitre Italiani Ristoranti e Alberghi
Hospitality professional with over 15 years of international experience in high-end restaurants and 5-star luxury hotels across Italy, France, UK and Qatar. Currently serving as Restaurant Manager at The Rome EDITION (Marriott International), where I played a key role in the pre-opening phase—developing operational checklists, recruiting and training staff, structuring wine and spirits programs, and optimizing service systems.
My career has developed in fast-paced, quality-driven environments such as W Rome, Hotel Hassler Roma, St. Regis Doha, and KPMG’s private members’ club in London, consistently taking on greater responsibilities thanks to a proactive, refined, and structured leadership approach.
Key strengths:
• Team management (recruiting, coaching, retention)
• Mastery of international luxury standards (LQA, Forbes, Marriott audits)
• Operational planning and quality control
• Stock management, par levels, cost efficiency
• Wine & Beverage: AIS Sommelier, WSET, mixology, specialty coffee certified
• Tech-savvy: CMS, F&B systems (Micros, Infrasys shiji ), digital marketing
I believe in authentic, contemporary hospitality—thoughtful, inspiring, and aligned with the evolving expectations of global guests.