Natale Palermo

Natale Palermo is a seasoned operations and management professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as District Operations Manager at illycaffè since June 2019, Natale has held multiple senior management positions including Senior Retail Store Manager. Prior experience includes Senior Store Manager at Ca'Pelletti Retail and Restaurant Manager at Obicà Mozzarella Bar. Natale's career also features roles in various hospitality and restaurant operations, including Food and Beverage Operations Manager at Locanda Resentin and F&B Service Supervisor at Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport. Educational qualifications include a Master in Food & Beverage Management from Sciaky Europe Management and professional sommelier training from AIES Accademia Internazionale Enogastronomi Somelier. Natale's foundational knowledge in restaurant services was established with a diploma from IPSSAR Alberghiero Sandro Pertini.