Andrea Soriente

Experience

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  Tenimenti Angelini S.p.A.

  Jun 2008 - May 2013

  Cellar manager

  Started as a team member all the way to Cellar manager working with theestate’s oenologist to ensure the optimal taste and quality of the wines.Involved in the production, bottling, and packaging of wine, responsible fororganizing stock ensuring correct par levels and receiving deliveries

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  Carluccio's

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  Senior waiter

  Consistently provided all customers with friendly and efficient service at all timesand cooperated with the team within a fast-paced environment, winner ofseveral in-house competitions, covering shifts in the bar and as a host, 98% onservice at Mystery Diner audit, representing the company in various eventsaround London

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  Giraffe Foods Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Restaurant Supervisor

  Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant ensuring full setup prior tothe busy shift and cashing up. Delivered excellent customer service by workingefficiently and as part of the team, provided training to new employeesensuring standards were followed at all times.

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  Ping Pong Dim Sum

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Transferred to the highest revenue site in the company as a DGM. Continuouslysupporting General Manager in restaurant operations, exceeding the budgetand leading a team of over 45 employees with a turnover of £100,000 per week.Coaching and developing junior managers and inspiring them to lead byexample. Responsible for Local Marketing and corporate accounts. Ensuringcompany standards are followed at all times and compliance with health andsafety legislation, demonstrating full understanding and control of the P & L andstock management - and able to identify areas for improvement in restaurantperformance. Show less

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Assistant Manager/Holding Deputy General Manager

    Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Pod Food

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  General Manager

  Moved to retail as a General Manager. Learned all aspects of retail and over thecounter service. Recruiting, training, supervising, and appraising staff, achievingbudgets, maintaining statistical and financial records, overseeing pricingand stock control, maximizing profitability and forecasting;meeting sales targets, ensuring compliance with healthand safety legislation, preparing promotional materials anddisplays.

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  Prezzemolo & Vitale

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for the daily coordination, improvement, and execution of all foodmanufacturing operations; overseeing production, planning, quality control, and maintenance. Managing 2 sites and directing the Store Managers.Accountable for cost management including equipment efficiencies, waste, directlabor and materials, whilst generating reports on these financial targets and otherKPI’s.Contributed to the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of aa business strategy that maximizes the retail net profit by driving sales andcontrolling costs at the regional level; build motivated and high performing teamsthrough the effective leadership and line management to retail staff. Ensuresthat Mind maximizes ‘added value’ opportunities afforded through its high streetpresence including raising public awareness and non retail income. Show less

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  BADIANI LIMITED

  May 2018 - now

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for the opening of 5 new stores and the central production unit of the company. Selection of suppliers, locations andmachinery, products, and staff. Taking care of all organizational operations such as new contracts, staff recruitment,training (health and safety, food hygiene, risk assessment, speed of service,customer satisfaction, and more. )Planning budgets and targets and carefully analyzing all financial resources.Analyze the KPIs in view of the expansion and strengthening of the network.Intervene effectively to establish specific goals for each point of sale and promotemotivational and supportive actions for less performing situations. Show less