Monica Dubar is the Director of Beverage for CoralTree Hospitality, where she leads the beverage operations across the company’s managed food and beverage outlets. She is responsible for the strategic planning, rollout, and compliance of CoralTree’s National Beverage Program, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals. With a focus on analyzing trends, guest preferences, and industry innovations, Monica curates distinctive beverage menus that enhance the guest experience. She fosters a collaborative and positive environment, encouraging continuous learning and development as she redefines beverage offerings and experiences.
Monica’s passion for hospitality stems from the rich cultural exchange that the industry offers. She values the opportunity to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both guests and colleagues, and is inspired by the chance to learn about different cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Her enthusiasm for flavor, innovation, and authentic storytelling allows her to craft memorable moments for guests through the world of beverages.
A career highlight for Monica was being named a “Forbes Star Employee” during her time as a Sommelier at Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman. This recognition contributed to the restaurant’s 5-star rating, making it the first and only resort in the Caribbean to achieve triple-five-star status. Monica earned this prestigious award two years in a row, further cementing her reputation for excellence in hospitality.
She views travel as a journey of self-discovery, fostering connections, building memories, and offering invaluable exposure to global diversity. Her favorite travel experience was as a foreign exchange student in Germany, where she embraced the challenge of learning a new language and culture. This experience ignited her desire to see and understand the world, a passion that continues to influence her career in hospitality.
