Umberto DeLuca
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 40+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Skillfully build a team of leaders who can confidently manage every aspect at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
62
62
years of professional experience
Work History
Supermarket Manager
ShopWell
01.1962 - 01.1972
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance for over 100 employees.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Supermarket Manager
Food Fair/Pantry Pride Supermarket
01.1972 - 01.1980
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Managed inventory and revenue to increase sales and profit consistently year after year.
- Operated a very clean and safe environment for customers and employees to feel welcomed.
Owner/Operator
La Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant
01.1982 - 01.1989
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Owner/Operator
Portofinos Restaurant
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Managed day to day business operations for 250 seats in a fine dining restaurant with full liquor bar.
- Trained and developed staff members to successfully excel at their designated roles.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Owner/Operator
The Palms Restaurant
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Managed daily operations for a 250 seat restaurant that served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Trained and developed management teams that were responsible for designated departments.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for the community.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Owner/Operator
Grandpas Diner
01.2015 - Current
- Created a menu with fair prices but with quality food, all while still creating successful profit margins.
- Engaging daily with customers to provide a spot where locals feel welcomed.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Education
Business
University of Naples
Naples, ItalySkills
- Operational Efficiency
- Performance Improvement
- Production Preparation
- Accounting Oversight
- Maintain Food Safety
- Kitchen Preparation
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Vendor Relations
- Delivery Scheduling
- Menu Development
- Handling Payroll
- Developing Special Dishes and Recipes
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Grandpas Diner
01.2015 - Current
Owner/Operator
The Palms Restaurant
01.1993 - 01.2000
Owner/Operator
Portofinos Restaurant
01.1988 - 01.1991
Owner/Operator
La Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant
01.1982 - 01.1989
Supermarket Manager
Food Fair/Pantry Pride Supermarket
01.1972 - 01.1980
Business
University of Naples
Supermarket Manager
ShopWell
01.1962 - 01.1972
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