Florian Ducons
Restaurant Manager
Summary
Ambitious French manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cafe Manager (Waves Cafe)
Bon Appetite, Compass Group
Pepperdine, Malibu, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated on special event planning for the café such as themed nights or promotions.
- Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
- Kept staff motivated with regular feedback sessions, recognition
- Managed financial responsibilities effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash handling procedures.
- Ordering FOH Beverages / Snacks
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Sheraton Hotels
Universal City, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Collaborate with marketing team to develop promotional strategies and events to increase footfall to the outlets
- Oversaw daily financial transactions
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth opportunities through guidance and constructive feedback.
Restaurant Manager
Paradise Cove Beach Café
Malibu, California
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Coordinating daily front and back restaurant operations
- Interacting with guests to get feedback on product quality and service levels
- Maintaining safety and food quality standards
- manage over 70 employees
Training Manager
Go Greek Yogurt
Beverly Hills, California
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Opened two stores in Saudi Arabia for the Prince
- Training employees at Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas
- Evaluating employees, working on the weakness and see how can be resolved
Education
MBA - Management of Purchasing and Innovation
Kedge Business School
09.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor - Specialty
IUT Bordeaux Montesquieu
09.2015 - 09.2016
Skills
Software (Micro, Square, Toast)
Managing experience
Strategic planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cost controls
Barista (Sheera Coffee)
Assistant consultant
Timeline
Cafe Manager (Waves Cafe)
Bon Appetite, Compass Group
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Sheraton Hotels
05.2023 - 12.2023
Restaurant Manager
Paradise Cove Beach Café
05.2019 - 05.2023
MBA - Management of Purchasing and Innovation
Kedge Business School
09.2016 - 09.2017
Training Manager
Go Greek Yogurt
05.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor - Specialty
IUT Bordeaux Montesquieu
09.2015 - 09.2016