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Florents Malo

Naples,FL

Summary

Dynamic restaurant owner with extensive experience at Malo's Corp., excelling in operational efficiency and staff management. Proven track record in enhancing food presentation and motivating employees, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Skilled in financial oversight and compliance with local regulations, ensuring successful business operations.

My brothers/partners and I have started 6 different restaurants throughout the years from the ground up and everyone was very successful.

My automotive skills are: engine overhaul, tune-ups, brakes, exhaust systems, A.C. , and suspension. My passion has always been cars and working on them.

I think this job would work well for both of us and will reconnect me with my passion for automotive field.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Malo's Corp.
01.1998 - 08.2018

We built a popular casual Steak & Seafood restaurant known as Watermark Grille.

  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Managed financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures for profitability.
  • Maximized dining experience by designing an inviting atmosphere through thoughtful interior design choices and menu selections.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Was featured in Viper Magazine, 4 page spread under, Cruise Brothers Viper Magazine 2009 Spring Edition

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Malo's Corp.
07.1989 - 12.1997

Managed operations in a high-end restaurant frequented by notable guests dba, The Palm Restaurant in Naples, Florida.

Handled all duties of the restaurant as General Manager.

Owner/Operator

Malo's Rock & Roll Studio
11.1979 - 06.1989

Managed a successful Rock & Roll Nite Club in Aurora, Ill. Duties were Bartending, All Financial matters, Hired all Musical Bands and entertainment including wet-T-shirt contests and National acts. Ordered alcohol and food products. Sold the bar and moved to Naples , Fl.

Restaurant Owner/Operator

MALOS in Leland
09.1976 - 09.1980

Operated a small Diner Restaurant in a small farm community. Handled all matters in the restaurant business. We sold this when we bought our nite club.

Small Tractor and Golf Cart Mechanic

Naperville Industrial Sales
06.1973 - 07.1976

I repaired small Cub Cadet Tractors, Repaired Briggs & Stratton & Kohler small engines. Picked up customer’s tractors or Golf Carts and repaired and delivered back to them. Made service calls to major factories and serviced electric vehicles. I thoroughly enjoyed working at this place.

Auto Mechanic

Babes Standard Oil
01.1971 - 05.1973

I started this job pumping gas, checked the oil, wash the windows, check the air in tires, progressed to tune-ups, brake jobs, exhaust systems, change oil and grease. in between this job I went to automotive school in Chicago and got a degree.

Education

Certified Automotive - Automotive Engine Tear Down And Assemble,

Greer Technical Institute A Ryder School
Chicago, IL
06-1973

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Local regulations compliance
  • Food presentation
  • Motivate employees
  • Staff management
  • Automotive Knowledge
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Financial Oversight

Certification

Health Certification, Naples , Fl. Health Dept.

Certification: Tune-ups in Naperville, Illinois

Certification: A.C. In Naperville, Illinois

Certification: Degree in Automotive Chicago, Illinois , Greer Technical Institute

Languages

Albanian
Full Professional

Timeline

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Malo's Corp.
01.1998 - 08.2018

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Malo's Corp.
07.1989 - 12.1997

Owner/Operator

Malo's Rock & Roll Studio
11.1979 - 06.1989

Restaurant Owner/Operator

MALOS in Leland
09.1976 - 09.1980

Small Tractor and Golf Cart Mechanic

Naperville Industrial Sales
06.1973 - 07.1976

Auto Mechanic

Babes Standard Oil
01.1971 - 05.1973

Certified Automotive - Automotive Engine Tear Down And Assemble,

Greer Technical Institute A Ryder School