Consulting with individuals who want to start their own business
Doing deep dives into food and beverage profit and loss statements, Year to year comparables
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Helicopter Pilot
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Robert Mesite
Wilmington,VT
Summary
Multiple Restaurant and business and consulting strengths . Excelled with each venture and education. Have strong capability to share my wealth of knowledge with a new generation of entrepreur and executives to be.
Other accomplishments
The Vault. Partner of Nightclub 1995-1999 hosted Bon Jovi
Impactbranding. Partner 2013-2020 website design , media coaching advertising
Pancheros mexican grille Owner 2017 - present. Awarding winning mexican casual
Refined payments. Partner 2020 - present. credit card processing company
Encore Limousine service 1986-1990 Operated 5 Limousines fore all occasions
Highly motivated and experienced consultant with a proven track record of providing exceptional strategic advisory and project management solutions. Skilled in analyzing complex business problems, developing innovative strategies, and implementing effective solutions to drive operational efficiency and financial success. Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships, effectively communicate recommendations, and deliver results within tight deadlines. Recognized for a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a comprehensive understanding of various industries.
Specializing in food and beverage day to day operations and cost control
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner /operations Manager/food and Beverage
sonic drive in
07.2010 - 12.2020
In 2009 secured the Franchise rights for the State of CT. Personally oversaw the construction of 4 Sonic drive Inns. Responsible for over 250 employees and Operations of all 4 Drive Inns. Held Multiple sales record. I was elected to the corporate Franchise advisory council for 3 years.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Food and Beverage Director
Villa Capri Restaurant/BQ Facility
08.1976 - 09.2013
Held Multiple Jobs in a family owned business starting from busboy, waiter, bartender, Banquet manager then food and beverage manager,
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
. Oversaw all aspects of restaurant. and Banquets. Coordinated 250 banquets per year, With over 100 employees both front and back of the house.
Assistant Food and Beverage Director
Yankee silversmith inn
02.1992 - 07.2007
Family purchased a Bankrupt Restaurant and Banquet facility, I was in charge of remodeling, and bringing the business back to our standards for 2 years, then co managed. Opened in 1992, and co managed until an unfortunate fire in 2007.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
BS - Hotel Restaurant Tourism
University of New Haven
New haven01-1986
Skills
- Manage Employees all aspects up to 250 persons
- strength in food and beverage control, costs and daily implementations
- Very good speech capabilities and power point presentations
- strong organizational skills both with employees and Company aspects
- Able to think on my feet
Interests
Timeline
Owner /operations Manager/food and Beverage
sonic drive in
07.2010 - 12.2020
Assistant Food and Beverage Director
Yankee silversmith inn
02.1992 - 07.2007
Food and Beverage Director
Villa Capri Restaurant/BQ Facility
08.1976 - 09.2013
BS - Hotel Restaurant Tourism
University of New Haven