Hi, I’m Lia Sara Iva, a hospitality and marketing professional with a track record of driving guest experiences and building cross-functional teams across the Nordics and the Middle East. I’ve led marketing and sales initiatives for premium brands, managed restaurant operations, and supported opening concepts from pre-launch to daily execution. I’m passionate about people, service design, and telling engaging stories that connect with customers and colleagues. I thrive in dynamic environments, speak several languages, and love continuous learning—whether it’s refining a cocktail program, optimizing digital marketing, or crafting memorable guest journeys. I’m excited to bring energy, creativity, and hands-on leadership to new opportunities.

Lia Sara Iva

Hi, I’m Lia Sara Iva, a hospitality and marketing professional with a track record of driving guest experiences and building cross-functional teams across the Nordics and the Middle East. I’ve led marketing and sales initiatives for premium brands, managed restaurant operations, and supported opening concepts from pre-launch to daily execution. I’m passionate about people, service design, and telling engaging stories that connect with customers and colleagues. I thrive in dynamic environments, speak several languages, and love continuous learning—whether it’s refining a cocktail program, optimizing digital marketing, or crafting memorable guest journeys. I’m excited to bring energy, creativity, and hands-on leadership to new opportunities.

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Hi, I’m Lia Sara Iva, a hospitality and marketing professional with a track record of driving guest experiences and building cross-functional teams across the Nordics and the Middle East. I’ve led marketing and sales initiatives for premium brands, managed restaurant operations, and supported opening concepts from pre-launch to daily execution. I’m passionate about people, service design, and telling engaging stories that connect with customers and colleagues.

I thrive in dynamic environments, speak several languages, and love continuous learning—whether it’s refining a cocktail program, optimizing digital marketing, or crafting memorable guest journeys. I’m excited to bring energy, creativity, and hands-on leadership to new opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Restaurant Manager at Le Cirque @ Ritz-Carlton
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Restaurant operations, staff leadership, pre-opening setup and guest relations for a high-end venue.
Restaurant Manager at The Artisan by Enoteca Pinchiorri
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Pre-opening restaurant management coordinating opening teams and service standards.
Assistant Restaurant & Guest Relations Manager at Pierchic by Jumeirah Group
April 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Assistant manager for restaurant and guest relations during opening and post-opening phases.
Service Manager at Stratos (Oslo)
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Service management in hospitality, operations oversight, staff training and guest experience.
Sommeliér at Klosteret
March 1, 2024 - Present
Wine-focused role in a hospitality setting; wine program development and guest service.
Ekstrahjælp/Hospitality Roles at Various Bar & Restaurant Venues
November 1, 2024 - Present
Support roles across bars and restaurants, including pre-opening support and guest relations.

Education

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Qualifications

Wine Ambassador
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
HACCP Certification
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PIC Level 3
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
World's Best Bartender Champion 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment