Asst. Project Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

General Manager

• May 2018 - Present

Area Director

• Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

Area Director

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2016

As an Operating Partner for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, I oversee the growth and performance of the five South Florida locations, which consist of 5 General Managers, 15 Managers, and 120 team members. Every week, nearly 15,000 guests experience our fast and friendly service and enjoy our freshly made food and frozen beverages. As an Operating Partner, I direct and coach our Lime managers to effectively execute 14 shifts a week, while achieving balanced business results and maintaining profitable guest count growth. Lime has a unique "promote from within" policy that embraces the recruiting and development of our guest focused team members, to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve their next role as a Lime leader. Show less

Operations Manager

• Feb 2004 - Feb 2009

Oversaw operations, training, and guest services of the hospitality subsidiaries of Casa Letecia Hotel, a business boutique hotel located in Downtown Davao, Philippines. These subsidiaries include Tsuru Japanese Restaurant, Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant, Crazy Bowl, Toto's Bar, Sagay Restaurant, Bo's Coffee Club, and now... Leticia by the Sea. Oversaw operations, training, and guest services of the hospitality subsidiaries of Casa Letecia Hotel, a business boutique hotel located in Downtown Davao, Philippines. These subsidiaries include Tsuru Japanese Restaurant, Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant, Crazy Bowl, Toto's Bar, Sagay Restaurant, Bo's Coffee Club, and now... Leticia by the Sea.

Corporate Trainer

• Jun 2001 - Oct 2003

Performed orientations, developed training schedules, and oversaw on-boarding, training, and development of newly hired team members. Assisted in training of new menu roll-outs and service initiatives. Performed orientations, developed training schedules, and oversaw on-boarding, training, and development of newly hired team members. Assisted in training of new menu roll-outs and service initiatives.

Corporate Management Training Program

• Dec 1998 - Jun 2001

Managed several food and beverage outlets, including Turtle Cove Sports Bar and Lobby Bar, Fio Fio Italian Restaurant, Summerhouse Dining Room and Deli, and room service. Managed several food and beverage outlets, including Turtle Cove Sports Bar and Lobby Bar, Fio Fio Italian Restaurant, Summerhouse Dining Room and Deli, and room service.

College Intern

• Apr 1997 - Dec 1999

Hands on experience in the BOH operations for a full service / high volume restaurant unit. Hands on experience in the BOH operations for a full service / high volume restaurant unit.