About Tomás Parrinha | Elevate Hospitality Consultancy

Meet Tomás Parrinha

Founder & Visionary at Elevate Hospitality Consultancy

Tomás Parrinha

A Life Dedicated to Hospitality Excellence

With over 17 years of comprehensive experience in the hospitality industry, I've successfully led diverse teams, optimized complex operations, and driven measurable business growth. From foundational roles as bartender and housekeeping to executive leadership as General Manager, every position has deepened my understanding of the core drivers of success: People, Strategy and Consistency.

I founded Elevate Hospitality Consultancy in May 2024, born from a powerful vision shared with a fellow industry professional. What began as a collaborative endeavor soon evolved into my personal mission to transform businesses through passion, precision, and purpose. At the heart of Elevate lies a singular conviction: that every guest interaction holds the potential to inspire greatness and create lasting impact.

Elevate exists to empower hotels, restaurants, and premium venues to operate at their fullest potential. My approach integrates financial insight, team leadership, and guest experience excellence into a cohesive strategy designed for sustainable growth.

Rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions, I deliver hands-on, customized strategies with a human-centered approach. Together, we build resilient systems that endure market fluctuations and elevate your brand to new heights.

Core Competencies

Expertise refined through nearly two decades of industry leadership and innovation

Customer Service Excellence
Results-Driven Strategy
Operational Organization
F&B Operations Mastery
Team Leadership
Hospitality Management
Strategic Event Planning
Conflict Resolution
Executive Communication
Strategic Thinking
Operational Flexibility
KPI Expertise
Financial Acumen
Emotional Intelligence
HTML & AI Implementation

Education & Languages

Continuous learning as the foundation of professional excellence

Academic Background

Degree in Hotel Management (EQF Level 5)

Restaurant & Bar Technician (EQF Level 4)

Bartending CEF Diploma

Professional Development

Ongoing executive education in hospitality innovation, leadership, and digital transformation

Certified in emerging hospitality technologies and AI implementation

Portuguese: Native
Spanish: C2 Level
English: C1 Level
French: B1 Level
Dutch: A2 Level