Presentation
In recent years I drove 91% revenue growth for a restaurant network over 2022–2024 (averaging +30% annually), and during the 2025–2026 downturn I safeguarded business stability by cutting operating expenses by 31% against a market decline of just 5.5%. I built an HR department from the ground up, led negotiations with landlords and regulatory authorities (Rospotrebnadzor, Fire Safety), and developed the documentation needed for franchising and brand scaling.
In retail, I opened new locations, optimized procurement and supplier partnerships, reduced accounts payable, and implemented disciplined financial reporting.
Background
• Crisis Management:Crisis Management: Effectively managed a 5.5% market-driven revenue dip in 2025–2026 by slashing operational expenses by 31% to maintain stability.
• Operational Excellence:Operational Excellence: Oversaw budgeting, food cost monitoring, and margin analysis in collaboration with the Brand Chef.
• Infrastructure:Infrastructure: Established a dedicated HR department for recruitment and onboarding; managed negotiations with key landlords and regulatory bodies (Rospotrebnadzor, Fire Safety).
• Scalability:Scalability: Developed comprehensive documentation for franchise creation and brand scaling.
• Supply Chain:Supply Chain: Sourced new manufacturing partners to optimize the price-to-quality ratio.
• Reporting:Reporting: Implemented rigorous weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting (P&L, Cash Flow).
• Cost Reduction:Cost Reduction: Reduced procurement prices by 9% through warehouse consolidation and optimized staffing by 17%.
• Financial Recovery:Financial Recovery: Reduced accounts payable by 58% and maintained debt stability thereafter.
• Growth Initiatives:Growth Initiatives: Increased sales by 4% through targeted marketing for tour groups and introduced an exclusive product range comprising 20% of the total SKU count.
