Francisco javier Imbernon Barba
Newquay,Cornwall
Summary
Experienced restaurant management professional with strong leadership skills and expertise in advanced booking systems. Proficient in banquet coordination, bar operations, and culinary processes, ensuring efficient service delivery. Skilled in POS systems, health and safety compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in staff management and training, focused on improving operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant manager
Redhotels
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
04.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
- Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
- Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
- Coordinated with management on operational issues providing solutions for better efficiency.
- Created a positive work environment, resulting in higher employee morale.
- Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.
- Monitored sales performance regularly adjusting strategies as required.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
- Handled customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in our brand.
- Assisted in recruitment process to build an effective workforce.
- Ensured health and safety compliance, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
Team leader
Redhotels
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Boosted team morale by initiating regular feedback sessions.
- Guided and coached staff to achieve individual growth and sales production targets.
- Interviewed, hired and trained employees on procedures and requirements, maintaining competent, high-performing teams.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
General manager
Kinita Restaurant & Beach club
San Javier , Murcia
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organisational improvements.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Directed day-to-day work of 20+ employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Established a positive work environment which promoted staff morale and productivity.
- Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs.
Assistant manager
RedHotels
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
- Cultivated teamwork amongst staff, boosted morale.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness by implementing strict cleaning schedules.
- Trained new hires in service standards for increased productivity.
- Coordinated event planning, delivered successful functions and celebrations.
- Oversaw restaurant maintenance, ensured a clean and safe environment for guests.
- Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
- Handled guest complaints to protect brand reputation.
- Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
- Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
- Coordinated with management on operational issues providing solutions for better efficiency.
- Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
- Conducted performance reviews, identified areas of improvement.
Education
A-Levels - Tourism
Antonio Menarguez Costa
Murcia Skills
- Leadership aptitude
- Advanced booking system operation
- banquet setup and coordination
- Bar operation
- Culinary understanding
- POS system usage
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Budgeting understanding
- Financial reporting
- Staff management
- Restaurant management
- Health and safety training
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Assistant manager
Redhotels
04.2025 - Current
Team leader
Redhotels
05.2023 - 04.2025
General manager
Kinita Restaurant & Beach club
09.2020 - 10.2022
Assistant manager
RedHotels
10.2016 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Tourism
Antonio Menarguez Costa
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