Cristian Bugueiro
Pompano Beach,FL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
TrueFoodKitchen
01.2025 - Current
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Coordinated and Executed a exclusive private investor events for 100+ guests, ensuring seamless service and Brand alignment
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, and trained staff, resulting in a 18% increase in employee retention
- Trained and coached front-of-house and back-of-house teams on allergen awareness and the importance of transparent communication regarding ingredients.
- Demonstrated a high level of technical proficiency by stepping into the kitchen to execute recipes with precision during peak volumes, maintaining brand consistency.
- Prioritized transparent communication and team morale, creating an empowering work environment.
- Entrusted by upper management to facilitate the onboarding and technical training of peer-level Managers and senior leadership on True Food Kitchen operational standards.
- Managed full-scale staff scheduling for True Food Kitchen, balancing operational needs with team availability to support work-life balance and reduce turnover.
- Analyzed Guest feedback to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
Assistant General Manager
Yolk
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Progressed from Host to Manager within two years, demonstrating strong dedication and leadership skills.
- Opened a new restaurant location, managing pre-launch setup, team training, and brand standard implementation to ensure a successful debut.
- Oversee multiple units, focusing on daily operations, staffing, and maintaining quality control to drive revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the guest experience across units.
- Collaborate closely with leadership to identify growth opportunities, implement best practices, and adapt to Yolk needs.
- Train, mentor, and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture and a focus on delivering an outstanding dining experience.
Server/Shift lead
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided exceptional service to guests, ensuring a positive dining experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
- Acted as a shift lead, overseeing team operations during shifts, coordinating breaks, and assisting in training new staff.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, addressing any issues proactively to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Shift Lead
McDonald's
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Handled Cash
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling and management task
Education
Bachelor Degree - Hospitality and Business Management
Palm Beach State College
03-2026
Skills
- Training and development background
- Team leadership strength
- Business operations background
- Marketing initiatives
- Food safety and sanitation
- Vendor relationship management
- Promotions implementation
- Staff development
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
TrueFoodKitchen
01.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Yolk
08.2020 - 11.2024
Server/Shift lead
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2017 - 08.2020
Shift Lead
McDonald's
02.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor Degree - Hospitality and Business Management
Palm Beach State College