Hi, I’m
Leonardo Paladini
Restaurant Manager
Royal Tunbridge Well,England
Summary
Knowledgeable management professional with background in overseeing smooth-running restaurant operations. Skilled at creating positive dining experiences guaranteeing exceptional food service for every customer. Encourages customer feedback to implement insightful changes.
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.
Proactive and friendly leader committed to improving restaurant operations. Collaborates successfully with FOH staff and kitchen team to improve processes and elevate restaurant footfall and sales. Demonstrates exceptional conflict management skills, resolving incidents to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Enthusiastic and energetic student with strong academic record and readiness to take on new challenges. Offers comprehensive education and excellent communication skills to learn quickly and support team. Thrives in fast-paced, busy environments.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Number8Sevenoak , England
Restaurant manager
2024.12 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Implemented new menus, improved dining experience.
- Developed relationships with suppliers for better inventory management.
- Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow from kitchen to tables.
- Conducted regular inspections for adherence to food hygiene norms and standards.
- Innovated promotional strategies, raised brand awareness in local community.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, reduced customer waiting time.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning, maintained profitable margins whilst ensuring top-notch service quality.
Cote Brasserie Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
Assistant manager
2016.11 - 2023.12 (7 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
- Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
- Streamlined store operations with efficient scheduling.
Ivy RestaurantRoyal Tunbridge well , England
Supervisor Leader
2021.01 - 2023.05 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Blue Marlin ibizaIbiza, Spain
Restaurant manager
2010.04 - 2015.10 (5 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Implemented new menus, improved dining experience.
- Developed relationships with suppliers for better inventory management.
- Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow from kitchen to tables.
Education
Wine sumiller Valencia
Certificate of Higher Education
06.2007
University overview
- Graduated with distinction
- Honours Society Members
- Course of study in introduction at wine sumiller of Spanish wines
- Thesis: wine maseration
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Advanced culinary knowledge
- Event planning prowess
- Service standards compliance
- Restaurant ethics understanding
- Efficient organiser
- Restaurant marketing strategies
- Crisis management capabilities
- Table booking system operation
- Table setting standards
- Brand promotion knowledge
- Cost control expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Complaint management
- Sales techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Business development
- Financial reporting
- Employee management
- Staff training
- Project budgeting
- Staff recruitment and training
- Staff development and mentoring
- Natural leader
- Supply ordering
- Staff performance evaluations
- Strong work ethic
- Dynamic, friendly hostess
- Food preparation and safety
- Performance improvement
- Restaurant cost control
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Italian
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Restaurant manager
Number8
2024.12 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Supervisor Leader
Ivy Restaurant
2021.01 - 2023.05 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Assistant manager
Cote Brasserie
2016.11 - 2023.12 (7 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Restaurant manager
Blue Marlin ibiza
2010.04 - 2015.10 (5 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Wine sumiller
Certificate of Higher Education