Sabato Sagaria

Career The formation starts at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, where the discipline of hotel management was laid in place before the floorwork of dining rooms and beverage programs widened the brief. From that base, Sabato Sagaria moved through hospitality in roles that covered service, operations, and executive oversight, each one adding another layer to the trade. At The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, the work until 2010 sat close to the pace and precision that define high-expectation service. That experience was followed by Chief Restaurant Officer at Union Square Hospitality Group in New York, New York, where Sabato Sagaria worked at a larger operational scale and with a broader view of restaurant business. Later, president at bartaco added another operating model to a career already marked by range. Since 2020, the next phase has been Founding Partner at Apres Cru Hospitality in New York City. For Sabato Sagaria, that role draws together the long run of training, floor experience, and leadership that came before it. - Founding Partner — Apres Cru Hospitality, New York City (2020–present) - Food and Beverage Director — The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado (until 2010) - Chief Restaurant Officer — Union Square Hospitality Group, New York, New York - President — bartaco Education: Cornell University School of Hotel Administration

Today

Since 2020, he has been a Founding Partner at Apres Cru Hospitality in New York City. Asked about that role, he said, "I’m currently a Founding Partner at Apres Cru Hospitality." That answer is plain, but the work behind it comes from years across the restaurant business. For Sabato Sagaria, the current role sits where hospitality, food and beverage, and operations meet, shaped by experience in Aspen and New York and by time spent across both service and management.

In Their Words “On the professional front it has afforded me a purview into all aspects of hospitality, food and beverage, and the business of restaurants.” “My journey through CMS opened up countless doors and introduced me to an amazing network of mentors and peers that I now call friends.”

Recognition

Sabato Sagaria has received Court of Master Sommeliers, Master Sommelier (2010). Sabato's honors include Master Sommelier (2010).

FAQ What is Sabato Sagaria's current role? As of 2026, Sabato Sagaria is Founding Partner. Where did Sabato Sagaria train or study? Sabato Sagaria trained at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. What recognition has Sabato Sagaria received? Master Sommelier (2010).