| ABOUT US
WHAT WE ARE:
Mondial Santa Barbara, Inc. specializes in service and experience, emphasizing quality products and genuine care.
Mondial Santa Barbara, Inc. currently consists of six departments:
Mondial Private Restaurant – an on-site, fully functioning private dining room which comfortably seats up to 40 guests. Unique to Santa Barbara, this is the only private restaurant of its kind.
Quantum Private Restaurant & Lounge – Truly a “private restaurant”. Kitchen, chefs & staff all exclusively yours for the evening. Sleek and modern, quiet and comfortable, personal and secluded.
Mondial Full-service Off-site Catering - Restaurant quality off-premise catering. Focusing on the special elements of fine dining, cooking product ‘a la minute’ (to order) and bringing the restaurant on location.
Basic Catering – Featuring a small listing of BBQ and picnic menus that are straightforward, easy and affordable. A bridge between full-service and boxed, offering fine food and service at a minimized level.
Quantum “boxed” – Fine food delivered or ready for pick-up. Utilized when little or no service is required. Menu items have been designed so that food can be easily plattered and comes ready to go.
Hot Water Consulting – A specific consulting leg of the company offering production advice for large events, staffing services and restaurant & catering consulting.
Mission Statement: To be a leader in our industry, honoring the integrity of ingredients and the distinctive personalities of individuals. To focus on balance and quality of life for each person involved in our firm, treating all that we encounter as equals and remembering to live in the moment.
WHO WE ARE:
We are a group of like minds working together for one common goal. Quietly and effortlessly we will provide the elements and energy that drive the event through its appropriate stages. Constantly we consider what will be happening 30 minutes from now, strategically planning to keep everything flowing smoothly. Our vitality unobtrusively lends to the overall mood of the affair working in unison with host and guests alike. People will ask “how did this all come together?” People will wonder “who made this happen?” Our intention is to have it appear as a painless task – stress-free and uncomplicated allowing the event’s occasion to play center-stage.
We strive to create a seamless event with all the elements of a fine dining restaurant – fine tableware, considerate service, elegant surroundings, interesting wine and beverages and overall; flavorful, attractive cuisine.
We are not gimmicky. We let the ingredients speak for themselves. We believe that initial quality – in food and people – is the basis for a rich end-product. We choose the best and then add our twist without manipulating the components beyond necessity. In food, the farmer, the rancher, the harvester, the fishermen are paramount to the value of the ingredient. In people, the individual personality lends to the collective experience. Our belief is that the sum truly is greater than the parts if the parts are of the highest quality.
OUR BACKGROUND:
Mondial owners, entrepreneurs, and good friends Scott Schonzeit and Cynthia Miranda love to cook, entertain, eat and enjoy good wine. It’s this combination of passions that create the foundation for their premier restaurant, private dining establishment and catering company in Santa Barbara.
The two met in 1998 while working together at Wine Cask Catering in Santa Barbara, where they were instrumental in its success and the creation of cutting edge events and philosophies for the company. In 1999 Cynthia, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University, ventured out on her own to open the acclaimed Sage & Onion restaurant, where she gained first hand knowledge running a fine dining restaurant business.
Meanwhile Scott, a UCSB alum, was hired on as the Marketing Director for Meridian Wine Market. He was influential in the marketing and service standards of the wine bar. Here he honed his interest in food and wine paring and implemented a stellar staff training program for the corporation.
Over many late night sushi runs and martinis at their favorite watering hole, The Tee-Off, the duo formulated the Mondial concept. Knowing a fine-dining venue for groups was needed in Santa Barbara, they took their restaurant, catering and business expertise and opened Mondial in April 2002. Mondial has been serving rehearsal dinner & wedding goers, corporate clients & pharmaceutical companies, birthday & anniversary celebrators ever since.
OUR TRAITS:
Energetic
Passionate
Ambitious & Motivated
Personable
Determined
Creative
Relaxed & Composed
Direct & Straightforward
Sincere & Genuine
Considerate & Altruistic
Meticulous & Particular
Chic & Sophisticated
Logical & Rational
OUR FEATURES:
Classically Trained Chefs
Modern Cuisine
Youthful Mind-set
Highly Organized & Professional
Solution Oriented
Experienced & Knowledgeable
Clear & Honest Communicators
Patient Listeners
Timely
State-of-the-Art Kitchens
Logistical Experts
Available & Responsive
Discrete & Respectful
Company Goals: We desire to create abundance for ourselves, availing the opportunity to experience life and the world around us. We strive to build a company that allows growth for our employees, giving them the chance to learn and flourish in their endeavors. We are determined to create a niche for products and services making their consumption a regular occurrence for our clientele. We intend to frequently assess and improve on our business embracing change and disposing of excess.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Eat well, laugh often, live long.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE:
Our Philosophies:
We believe that food and entertaining enhance the quality of life
We have a sense of humor and don’t take ourselves too seriously
We believe that the journey should be as enjoyable as the estination
We are owner operated and hold ourselves personally accountable
We have an entrepreneurial spirit and are always looking for ways to improve
We are trustworthy and endeavor to treat all whom we encounter with dignity, honesty and respect
We have a genuine sense of urgency and take your concerns and needs to heart
Our Business:
We are restaurant minded and affiliated
We are 100% service oriented
We are nationally recognized as a leader in our field
We are in touch with our community and are active contributors to its betterment
We are appropriately licensed in all areas
We are experienced in events of up to 600
We know our own limitations and promote that which we specialize in
Our Food:
We are passionate about food and committed to high standards of quality in its delivery to our guests
We shop farmer’s market whenever possible and honor the seasonality of ingredients
We cook all of our food ‘a la minute’ (made to order)
We source artisanal products – hand-crafted cheeses, home grown spices, free range & hormone free meats, line caught & hand harvested seafood
We hold product quality above all else
Our Employees:
We are team-focused and many of us have worked together for 5 or more years
We celebrate diversity and believe that each individual adds something special to the mix
We are committed to providing a work environment that is conducive to a balanced quality of life
We believe that ours should be a great place to work - a place where enjoying one’s work and results happen at the same time.
OUR CULINARY STYLE:
Our vision is intelligent, tasteful cuisine that incorporates fine ingredients, utilizes successful recipes and pairs well with quality wine. Using the bounty of produce, seafood and game available in Santa Barbara, menus are grounded in the standards of fine dining, focusing on flavor, elegance, simplicity and balance.
A distinct American spirit is applied to all of our dishes, and we continuously surprise guests with both preparation and presentation. With a special devotion to local ingredients, our menu boasts both the heart of comfort food and the delicate balance of culinary complexity. We believe in ample portions, hearty flavors and lively table conversation while advocating attentive service, with the spark and ease of jazz. We believe in community, farmer’s markets, a bar filled with regulars and eating off of one another’s plates - think of us as an elegantly heightened gourmet experience…dressed for casual day.
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