Maximiliano Mele
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager / Managing Partner
Knockout Hospitality Management
03.2020 - Current
- Representative of KOHG, Sky Yard Miami Beach & Miami’s Vice Canteen
- Duties including but not limited to:
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
- Forecasting, budgeting, and profit management
- Oversee management of over 100 employees
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
- Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Expert in cost control and budget planning, reducing direct operational costs and consistently achieving goals of annual net profit
- Participate in expansion activities (openings, partnerships, charitable events)
- Manage relationships with partners and vendors
Chief Operating Officer
Pubbelly and Foodcomma Group
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Representative of Pubbelly and Foodcomma Group
- Duties including but not limited to:
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
- Forecasting, budgeting and profit management
- Oversee management of over 400 employees
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
- Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Expert in cost control and budget planning, reducing direct operational costs and consistently achieving goals of annual net profit
- Participate in expansion activities (openings, partnerships, charitable events)
- Manage relationships with partners and vendors
General Manager/Operator
Sushisamba Dromo
12.2001 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Representative of SushiSamba ownership in Florida
- Managing day to day operations of multiple restaurants (SushiSamba Dromo, Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill, SushiSamba Coral Gables)
- Responsible for all operations, entertainment and nightlife
- Assuming complete responsibilities of general day to day operations
- Liaison between restaurant operation and corporate office
- Managing paper to product openings of several operations
- In charge of beverage program: design and maintenance of all beverage lists (wine, beer, sake and liquor)
- Operation of two restaurants and a rooftop lounge
- Established strong relationships with beverage purveyors, which allows for consistently keeping beverage cost at less than 18%
- Representative of SushiSamba ownership in Florida
Manager
Hosteria Romana
01.2000 - 11.2001
- In charge of all opening duties for a new operation
- In charge of hiring and training of all FOH employees
- Creation of Beverage Menu (design and direction)
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Bussines
Universidad De La Republica
Montevideo, MN12-1997
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Staff training/development
- Inventory control
- P&L management
Accomplishments
- Concept Developer
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
Certification
- Certified Food Handler
- Crowd Manager Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager / Managing Partner
Knockout Hospitality Management
03.2020 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Pubbelly and Foodcomma Group
11.2016 - 03.2020
General Manager/Operator
Sushisamba Dromo
12.2001 - 06.2016
Manager
Hosteria Romana
01.2000 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science - International Bussines
Universidad De La Republica
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