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Claudia Franco

Monterey,CA

Summary

A passionate Restaurant Manager with progressive leadership experience overseeing high-volume hospitality operations, optimizing financial performance, and delivering elevated guest experiences. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and staff development, with a strong ability to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiencies, and cultivate high-performing teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager - Pèppoli Restaurant

Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for scheduling and department productivity
  • Work closely with clients to book, plan, and oversee private dining events
  • Oversee monthly profit and loss statements - seek opportunities to increase financial performance YOY
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback and ongoing training for employees to enhance performance, service standards and operational efficiency
  • Handle special requests and resolve guest concerns in a timely and proactive mannerism - establish relationships with returning clientele
  • Hands-on and liaison with FOH & BOH operations - work closely with the Chef de Cuisine

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Pèppoli Restaurant

Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Direct involvement with FOH & BOH teams to ensure seamless operational execution
  • Assisted with the coordination and execution of private dining events
  • Inventory Management to assist with cost control
  • Assisted with staff training and onboarding of new employees

Resort Team Leader

Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach, CA
03.2022 - 05.2023

The Lodge, Front Desk

  • Assist with room assignments for transient and group reservations for 202-tiered category guest rooms
  • Assist and support clerk staff with daily operations: check-in/out process, guest billing, room moves, day-of-bookings, daily reports, etc.
  • Serve as Manager on Duty, resolving any arising guest issues: room assignments, billing discrepancies,overall experience, etc. ensuring favorable outcomes for guests and the operation
  • Communicate and collaborate with Housekeeping, Room Service, and Engineering for day-to-day operations

The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pèppoli Restaurant

  • Supported front and back of the house staff, being hands-on to ensure efficient and quality service for all guests
  • Assisted with the booking, planning and execution of private dining reservations and restaurant buyouts
  • Oversaw staffing and controlled labor based on business demand
  • Assisted with inventory management and product ordering based restaurant and staff supply needs

Recreation Leader

City Of Oakley
Oakley, CA
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for leading a learning hub during the academic year to aid student's academic development and navigation of an online learning environment
  • Led After-School programs and summer camps for children (ages 6-15) providing recreational and team building activities
  • Curated daily event itineraries for camp sessions
  • Collaborated on the planning, promotions and execution of live and virtual diverse community-wide events
  • Assisted the Finance Department with renewal and granting of business licenses

Special Event On-Course Food and Beverage Manager

Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach, CA
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed a Concession Tent at the 2020 Pro-Am Tournament and 2021 Concours d’Elegance, directing employees, volunteers, cooks, and cashiers on daily operations, sales, meal breaks, etc.
  • Oversaw cash concessions at the 2022 AT&T Pro-Am and collaborated with the representatives of Meiomi, Patron and High Noon meeting their daily staffing and supply needs
  • Responsible for daily inventory management, product ordering and employee timekeeping

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism And Event Management

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2021

Skills

  • Scheduling and Labor Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Staff Development & Training
  • Profit & Loss Management
  • Event Planning & Execution

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Restaurant Manager - Pèppoli Restaurant

Pebble Beach Resorts
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Pèppoli Restaurant

Pebble Beach Resorts
05.2023 - 12.2023

Resort Team Leader

Pebble Beach Resorts
03.2022 - 05.2023

Recreation Leader

City Of Oakley
05.2020 - 03.2022

Special Event On-Course Food and Beverage Manager

Pebble Beach Resorts
02.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism And Event Management

San Jose State University
Claudia Franco