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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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JUAN MONROY

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record of success in the food and beverage industry over 15 years, poised to excel in a operations director role. Adept at driving operational excellence and implementing strategic initiatives to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Possesses a master´s degree in restaurant management , innovation and creation, complemented by extensive experience in directing operations in diverse settings, both public and private.

Skilled in fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, with a focus on continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Proficient in leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize processes and drive business performance.

Passionate about culinary arts and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Excels in developing and executing comprehensive service strategies that enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty. Known for building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving collaborative efforts to achieve shared objectives.

Seeking an opportunity to leverage my leadership skills, industry expertise and innovative mindset to drive growth and success as a good element in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Seratta Group
Bogota, Colombia, Col
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Leading teams from different areas to ensure objectives achievement
  • Monitoring opening, service and closing tasks of establishments
  • supervised sales compliance in restaurants: Seratta, Descortes, Viva la vida, Omm, Giornatta, Todo es color di rosa, Marie-Antoniette, Omnia and sub-brands: Bruce gelatto, Cofradia, Kobu, Mon-Amour, D Accord, Gourmant Market (Deliveries). Retailers: 1920, Master Experience and Gintoneria.
  • Facilitated processes between operational and administrative areas.
  • Manteined optimal communication between leaders and collaborators ensuring a favorable work environment.

I successfully maintained a profitability of over 42.1 % for the gastronomic complex through an 80/20 menu strategy, ensuring proper rotation of items in the culinary offering. Additionally, I was able to create and lead a new customer service department, conducting weekly service reports and market analysis and developing work plans for all areas at the different restaurants based on thorough interpretation of satisfaction surveys.

Staff under supervision: 200 personnel approx.

Administrator

Entrepreneurship
Bogota, Colombia, Col
04.2016 - 12.2021
  • Prepare service portfolio quotes and sales
  • developed new products
  • Monthly results reports
  • Personnel management
  • Safety and labor hygiene standards training
  • Event coordination.

I acquired comprehensive knowledge in administrative operations, logistical development, scenario creation and gastronomic innovation proactively and profitably over several years.

Staff under supervision: 15 personnel + Events

F&B Manager

Remy Health IPS
Bogota, Colombia, Col
04.2017 - 02.2021
  • Manage food and beverage area nationwide
  • Production and service personnel management
  • Participation, Creation of supply committees for clinics different branches
  • Cost and budget preparation
  • Control departments (Purchases, warehouse, cleaning, production, maintenance, customer services)
  • Bring support in nutrition area
  • Quality control of general foods
  • Novelty reports
  • Activity reports and patients nutritional status
  • Attention to scheduled visits by health department officials
  • Menu and meal plans creation
  • I-D-I realization.

I achieved goals results by reducing cost at 30% without affecting service quality. Successfully create supplier portfolios according to required needs, I developed kitchen designs for specialized food production and also creation of nutritional menus according to special medical needs.

Staff under supervision: 96 personnel

Gastronomy Teacher

Manuela Beltran University
Cajica, BOG, Colombia, Col
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives for technical, associated and professional programs.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments through live streaming.
  • Product research and development for implementation in diets

Acquired an outstanding knowledge in human resources management and contributed to the gastronomic program curriculum.

Staff under supervision: 180

Teaching Assistant

Basque Culinary Center
San Sebastian, Donostia, Spain, Basque Country
02.2014 - 07.2014

Line Cook Intern

Arzak Restaurant (*** Michellin guide)
San Sebastian, Donostia, Spain
10.2013 - 02.2014

Creative Chef

Andres Carne de Res
Bogota , Colombia, Col
03.2013 - 09.2013

Cook II - Chef De Partie

Ritz-Carlton Club
Greensboro, GA
03.2012 - 03.2013

Education

Master of Arts - Innovation And Restaurant Management

Basque Culinary Center
San Sebastian, Spain
06-2014

Nutrition Advanced - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies

Basque Culinary Center
San Sebastian, Spain
11-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary - Hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
San Francisco, CA
11-2012

Skills

  • Team Building/Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Program Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Retention
  • Problem-Solving
  • Management

Accomplishments

  • Honor society Le cordon bleu
  • Menu winning award BCC

Certification

  • Connectivism and collaborative work
  • Catering Gourmet a business line
  • Food cost control
  • Human resources management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Seratta Group
05.2022 - 04.2023

F&B Manager

Remy Health IPS
04.2017 - 02.2021

Administrator

Entrepreneurship
04.2016 - 12.2021

Gastronomy Teacher

Manuela Beltran University
01.2015 - 10.2015

Teaching Assistant

Basque Culinary Center
02.2014 - 07.2014

Line Cook Intern

Arzak Restaurant (*** Michellin guide)
10.2013 - 02.2014

Creative Chef

Andres Carne de Res
03.2013 - 09.2013

Cook II - Chef De Partie

Ritz-Carlton Club
03.2012 - 03.2013

Master of Arts - Innovation And Restaurant Management

Basque Culinary Center

Nutrition Advanced - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies

Basque Culinary Center

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary - Hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
JUAN MONROY