Summary
Overview
Work History
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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WESLEY HANNAH

Rancho Mirage,CA

Summary

Restaurant/hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in management and operations. I've served in positions from management to executive chef, and have been owner/operator of multiple successful bar and restaurant businesses. I've worked with and led multiple teams in creating a positive customer experience. As a manager and executive chef I have navigated the stress of high-volume kitchens. As a business owner, I have worked with multiple partners and managers across Lightning Bar Collective in exploring best practices in growing sales, lowering costs, maintaining quality and delivering great service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer

PurFit
04.2025 - Current
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Programmed and led group training activities.

Owner/Operator

The Sweet Hereafter
07.2011 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: hereafterpdx.com | lightningbarcollectivepdx.com
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Built vendor relationships, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices
  • Worked with municipal organizations such as OLCC and Health Department to obtain and maintain permits
  • Addressed customer feedback, maintaining a 4.5* review average on Google
  • Reviewed and addressed P&L reports to maintain consistent YoY profitability
  • Organized events and supported brand-building via community outreach
  • Managed product and labor costing to achieve target margins
  • Coordinated with management across Lightning Bar Collective to maintain consistency in product culture and service across multiple businesses
  • Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction

Owner/Operator

The Sweet Hereafter
01.2011 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: hereafterpdx.com | lightningbarcollectivepdx.com
  • Oversaw and assisted management in day-to-day operations
  • Hiring and termination of employees
  • Built vendor relationships
  • Worked with municipal organizations such as OLCC and Health Department to maintain permits
  • Addressed customer complaints
  • Reviewed and addresses P&L reports
  • Organized events
  • Appliance and equipment maintenance
  • Food and beverage related costing
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Interim Kitchen Manager

Del Rey @ The Villa Royale
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: villaroyale.com
  • Oversaw the operation of the kitchen during transitory period, serving as EC and kitchen manager
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through adherence to safety protocols and documentation records.
  • Improved efficiency, improved kitchen protocols and organization
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Worked with food/beverage vendors and reps to meet margins and ensure quality output and timely delivery
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Oversaw menu development and costing, implementing new upscale tapas menu
  • Coordinated with bar and hotel management on catering for events such as weddings and Coachella

Owner/Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Blossoming Lotus
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: blpdx.com
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, growing business to two locations and a staff of 40 employees
  • Developed bar/cocktail program that increased sales revenue by 30%
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Developed vendor relationships to decrease expenses and increase profit
  • Worked with municipal organizations such as OLCC and Health Department to maintain permits
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Oversaw seasonal menu planning and events planning arm of business
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff training and development
  • Relationship management
  • Operational reporting
  • Budget development
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management

Timeline

Personal Trainer

PurFit
04.2025 - Current

Interim Kitchen Manager

Del Rey @ The Villa Royale
10.2019 - 01.2021

Owner/Operator

The Sweet Hereafter
07.2011 - 04.2024

Owner/Operator

The Sweet Hereafter
01.2011 - 01.2024

Owner/Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Blossoming Lotus
01.2006 - 01.2012

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS


  • Co-hosting a charity dinner with James Beard award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet
  • Blossoming Lotus featured on the Cooking Channel
  • Building a menu for the wildly popular Bye & Bye Portland
  • Becoming a partner in Lightning Bar Collective and opening The Sweet Hereafter
  • Building multiple businesses that grossed millions in annual sales
  • Winning Portland's Hottest Up and Coming Chef in 2011
  • Competing in the inaugural Vegan Iron Chef charity competition
  • Partnering with PCC to develop community cooking classes

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