Alberto Amodio

Restuarant Owner

Cape Town

Summary

Raised in a vibrant Sicilian household, culinary passion stems from my grandfather's trattoria in Syracuse, Sicily - a beloved local haunt. Papas' immigration to South Africa after WWII further nurtured a love for food. The kitchen has always been the heart of the family life, where cooking and hosting are an intrinsic part of the DNA. This lifelong love affair with food and hospitality has naturally evolved into a career, where I embrace and share the joy of creating exceptional culinary experiences.

Work History

Stategic Forex Trader

Self-employed

Cape Town

May2020 - Current

Developing excellent knowledge of market trends
Tracking performance and evaluating risk to implement enhancements and mitigation strategies
Persuasive negotiator with exceptional client consultation skills.

Owner Operated

Papa Giovannis

Durban KZN

Mar2008 - Jul2020

Implemented customer loyalty program by rewarding repeat customers and encouraging positive word-of-mouth promotions
Conducted market research to stay ahead of trends and adjust business strategies accordingly
Sourcing local authentic product
Coordinated with chefs to be environmentally conscious and minimize food costs and wastage
Crafted menus in collaboration with chefs
Drew up schedules with management to guarantee adequate staffing for all shifts
Estimated food needs to place orders with distributors and schedule deliveries of fresh produce
Conducted regular competitor analysis to benchmark prices and offerings to ensure the restaurant remained competitive in a saturated market
Training and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Owner

Bread Ahead Bakery

Durban KZN

Feb2018 - Nov2020

Managed daily operations of high volume bakery
Established budgets and monitored operations to keep expenditure within budget
Evaluated market trends
Responded to complaints and took appropriate action
Portion control to reduce waste
Health and safety controls to minimize accidents and implement high standards of hygiene
Equipment and maintenance checks
Staff training and schedule shifts
Ensured teamwork was implemented.

Skills

HOSTING AND LEADERSHIP

FOREX TRADING

MANAGMENT and NEGOTIATIONAL

COOKING

LANGUAGE English, Italian

health and fitness plus food development

I believe a vibrant healthy body creates a positive healthy mind.

Food is my passion. Cooking with love makes it so much more tasty.

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