José Daniel Bermúdez Stewart
Miami
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with 16 years of experience in restaurant management and multi-unit oversight. Achieved nearly 40% sales growth through effective community engagement strategies. Reduced labor costs by implementing strategic training programs and operational systems. Committed to fostering strong team cultures and ensuring consistent operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director
Tacombi
Miami
03.2023 - 05.2026
- Drove sales growth of nearly 40% year-over-year through community engagement, leadership development, and operational consistency.
- Oversaw operations for 3 full-service restaurant locations, managing 100+ team members and managers to ensure operational excellence.
- Led with a hands-on approach focused on culture, accountability, guest experience, and team development.
- Developed internal leaders, preparing current Managing Partners for expanded leadership responsibilities and strengthening succession planning.
- Reduced labor costs by approximately 5% by implementing cross-training systems and improving workforce flexibility.
General Manager
Starbucks
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Store Manager | Starbucks 2023 • Managed daily operations, talent development, guest experience, and business performance. • Led hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management for store teams while maintaining company standards.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth store functioning.
- Managed team scheduling and staffing to meet business needs.
- Developed training programs for new baristas and staff members.
Field Leader / NRO Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2010 - 02.2022
- Supported the successful opening of nearly 30 Chipotle restaurants across multiple markets from Atlanta through South Florida.
- Oversaw high-volume operations generating millions in annual sales, ensuring strong people and operational results.
- Led restaurant opening teams and operational training initiatives, fostering leadership development during rapid growth phases.
- Developed and promoted more than 50 managers and 25 General Managers, many beginning as hourly team members.
- Built leadership pipelines that enhanced long-term retention and supported organizational growth.
- Recognized as a collaborative leader who balanced business performance with genuine investment in people.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- P&L Management
- Sales Growth
- Labor Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Multi-Unit Operations
- District Leadership
- New Restaurant Openings
- Team Development
- Recruiting & Retention
- Succession Planning
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Training & Development
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Community Engagement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Area Director
Tacombi
03.2023 - 05.2026
General Manager
Starbucks
07.2022 - 02.2023
Field Leader / NRO Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2010 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Miami Dade College