Maximiliano Mele

• Representative and Authorized Signer of KOHG. General Manager in charge of Operations from A to Z with Maximo at the helm of the project in charge of venue preparation for Opening and the first 6 months.

Sky Yard Miami Beach- Open 3.2020, 25 Employees, $4 million yearly sales

Miami’s Vice Canteen- Open 3.2020, 5 employees, $1.5 million yearly sales

KOSUSHI (consulting)- Operated from 2.2022 to 3.2023

• 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

• Representative and Authorized Signer of APubbelly Hospitality Group and Foodcomma Group. General Manager in charge of Operations from A to Z with Maximo at the helm of the project in charge of venue preparation for Opening and the first 6 months.

Pubbelly The Original- Asian Gastro-Pub Concept, Open in 2010, 30 employees, 4 million yearly sales

Pubbelly Sushi Miami Beach- Open in 2010, 50 employees, 6 million yearly sales

Pubbelly Sushi Brickel Casa de Campo DR- Open in 2015, 25 employees, $3.5 million yearly sales

Pubbelly Sushi Brickel City Centre Miami- Open in 2017, 70 employees, $9.8 million yearly sales

Pubbelly Sushi Brickel Aventura Mall Miami- Open in 2018, 60 employees, $7.9 million yearly sales

Pubbelly Sushi Mexico City DF- Open in 2018, 80 employees, $6 million yearly sales

HABITAT at The 1hotel Miami Beach- Open in 2018, 110 Employees, $14 million yearly sales

RIVERTAIL Fort Lauderdale FL-Open in 2019, 85 employees, $9 million yearly sales

LA PLACITA Miami- Open in 2019, 45 employees, $3.5 million yearly sales

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

• Representative and Authorized Signer of Samba Brands Management. General Manager / Operator’s in charge of Operations from A to Z with Maximo at the helm of the project in charge of Restaurant preparation for Opening, Staff Capacitative, Operations Execution.

SUSHISAMBA Dromo- Open in 2001, 138 employees, $218 millions in sales from 2001 to 2016

SUGARCANE Raw Bar & Grill Midtown Mimai- your, Open in 2011, 114 Employees, 168 Million in Sales from 2011 to 2025

SUSHISAMBA CORAL GABLES- Open in 2013, 75 employee, who $5.5 million

• 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

• 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)