DAN BARBUCEANU
Greenwich,UK
Summary
Results-driven hospitality operations leader with experience managing teams of 15–20 and optimising processes for efficiency. Specialises in culinary and beverage management, integrating sustainable practices and menu engineering. Utilises Fourth Enterprise and EPOS Now to enhance operations. Holds certifications in food safety and ISO 9001 quality auditing, ensuring compliance while supporting multi-site management and staff development.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Supervisor
Cavita London
London
2025.07 - 2026.08
- Supervised front-of-house staff, managed shift workflows, and enforced health, safety, and hygiene compliance to ensure operational standards.
- Service Excellence: Oversee daily floor and bar operations to consistently enforce elevated customer service standards, ensure high guest satisfaction, and resolve queries or complaints swiftly.
- Integrated eco-conscious hospitality practices and sustainable supplier sourcing, recommending tailored food and wine pairings to enhance the dining experience.
Hospitality Specialist
Brigad Agency
London
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Delivered high-level operational management, floor supervision, and customer service support, ensuring exceptional experiences across premium London venues.
- Resolved customer complaints, audited service standards, and conducted on-site staff training to uphold operational consistency and enhance service quality.
- Utilised knowledge of hotel services to enhance guest stays.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, fostering team cohesion and improved performance.
- Attended regular staff training sessions to improve skills and knowledge. committed to personal development and improvement.
Food and Beverage Manager
Mode Club
London
2023.08 - 2024.09
- Directed day-to-day F&B operations, including staff rotas, daily opening/closing procedures, and back-office EPOS till data management to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Maintained supplier relationships, monitored regulatory compliance, managed stock takes, and controlled inventory variances to ensure consistent product availability and adherence to standards.
- Utilised Nutritics for specialised menu creation and Fourth platform for HR and staffing to optimise operational efficiency and compliance.
Bar Manager
Franco’s London
London
2017.03 - 2023.08
- Oversaw daily bar production, crafted innovative menus, trained staff in sales techniques, conducted stock takes, and implemented upselling strategies throughout 6+ years.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers enhancing their loyalty towards the establishment.
- Improved staff performance through regular feedback sessions and training programmes.
- Cross-trained bar staff in fine dining service to enhance versatility and develop a multi-skilled front-of-house team.
- Calculated daily takings, ensuring accurate financial records were kept for auditing purposes.
Bartender
Mechano Cafe & Cafe Sereno
Bucharest
2016.07 - 2017.03
- Executed daily bartending operations, delivering exceptional customer service and accurately handling cash while preparing beverages.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Adjusted strategies in response to various customer needs and unexpected challenges maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
- Assisted in menu planning offering innovative ideas based on popular preferences.
Manager
SC Wise Construct SRL
Bucharest
2015.12 - 2016.06
- Led construction projects by coordinating timelines and managing budgets on-site
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
Manager
Hospitality Operations Manager
Bucharest
2010.10 - 2014.06
- Improved department workflows by analysing processes and implementing changes. by streamlining operational processes.
- Coordinated daily F&B operations, including opening/closing, customer service, stock take, and supplier compliance, while training staff to enhance service quality.
- Conducted market analysis to discover new business growth avenues. through comprehensive market research.
- Provided top-tier products through strict quality control measures. to increase customer satisfaction.
Administrator / Manager
SC BDI COM SRL
Alexandria
2008.10 - 2010.10
- Managed tendering and contracting processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Quality Specialist (ISO 9001)
SC Nord Grup SA
Bucharest
2006.01 - 2008.10
- Coordinated departmental activities and tracked production quality to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Assisted in supplier selection, ensuring alignment with company's quality objectives.
- Streamlined processes by introducing efficient workflow systems.
- Collaborated closely with production teams, improving coordination and teamwork.
Shift Lead
Baumit Romania
Bucharest
2003.04 - 2005.12
- Facilitated staff training sessions to improve team skills in legal compliance, order processing, and warehouse & delivery management
- Trained staff on product knowledge, resulted in better customer interactions..
- Recognised employee punctuality by creating fair rotas that accommodated their time off requests.
- Minimised downtime with proactive equipment maintenance checks.
Sales Agent / Medical Rep
SC Profarm SA
Bucharest
2002.09 - 2003.04
- Analysed market trends and product performance to manage the pharmaceutical portfolio.
Chemical Engineer
SC AISA SA
Bucharest
2001.08 - 2002.09
- Developed new formulas, resulting in superior product performance.
- Maintained strict quality control measures, assuring consistent product standards.
- Coordinated pharmaceutical production processes, ensuring safety standards compliance and timely inventory delivery.
- Performed cost analysis for project budget planning.
Teacher
Primary School Copaceana
Teleorman
1998.09 - 2001.06
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives, addressing diverse learning styles to enhance student engagement., assessments, classroom management
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects, engaging students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Created stimulating classroom displays that fostered student creativity and heightened interest in subject matter.
Chemical Engineer
SC Sintofarm SA
Bucharest
1996.09 - 1998.04
- Developed new formulas, resulting in superior product performance.
- Optimised raw material usage, reducing wastage significantly.
- Coordinated medicine production planning and daily output programmes to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Utilised advanced software to create detailed project reports.
Education
MSc - International Business (First Class)
Bishop Grosseteste University
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2024.02 - 2025.03
DET - Education
Icon College of Technology and Management
City of London 2023.04 - 2024.04
BA - Tourism and Hospitality Management
Falmouth University
Falmouth, Cornwall 2022.04 - 2023.01
HND - Hospitality Administration/Management (Merit)
Icon College of Technology & Management
City of London 2020.01 - 2022.01
BSc - Chemistry and Physics
University of Bucharest
Bucharest,Romania 1991.01 - 1996.01
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Inventory Management
- Quality auditing
- Sustainable practices
- Software & Systems: Fourth Enterprise, EPOS Now, Alert65, Nutritics, Recruit Genie
- Team leadership
- Multi-site management
- Workplace mediation
- Constructive criticism
Certification
- Food Safety Certificate Level 3
- External Auditor Certificate (ISO 9001) – T
- V Rheinland Romania (2007 – 2008)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Applied
- NARIC Statement of Comparability (For all overseas studies)
- TES Certificates: Safeguarding Young People | Equality and Diversity
- SWAP Course for SEN LSA (Attended June 2025)
- Diving License (Issued 1991)
Timeline
Supervisor
Cavita London
2025.07 - 2026.08
Hospitality Specialist
Brigad Agency
2024.09 - 2025.07
MSc - International Business (First Class)
Bishop Grosseteste University
2024.02 - 2025.03
Food and Beverage Manager
Mode Club
2023.08 - 2024.09
DET - Education
Icon College of Technology and Management
2023.04 - 2024.04
BA - Tourism and Hospitality Management
Falmouth University
2022.04 - 2023.01
HND - Hospitality Administration/Management (Merit)
Icon College of Technology & Management
2020.01 - 2022.01
Bar Manager
Franco’s London
2017.03 - 2023.08
Bartender
Mechano Cafe & Cafe Sereno
2016.07 - 2017.03
Manager
SC Wise Construct SRL
2015.12 - 2016.06
Manager
Hospitality Operations Manager
2010.10 - 2014.06
Administrator / Manager
SC BDI COM SRL
2008.10 - 2010.10
Quality Specialist (ISO 9001)
SC Nord Grup SA
2006.01 - 2008.10
Shift Lead
Baumit Romania
2003.04 - 2005.12
Sales Agent / Medical Rep
SC Profarm SA
2002.09 - 2003.04
Chemical Engineer
SC AISA SA
2001.08 - 2002.09
Teacher
Primary School Copaceana
1998.09 - 2001.06
Chemical Engineer
SC Sintofarm SA
1996.09 - 1998.04
BSc - Chemistry and Physics
University of Bucharest
1991.01 - 1996.01