Valeria M. — Operations Associate
I moved into a high pressure operational leadership role to gain hands on people management and P&L accountability, strengthening my capability for senior operations leadership roles long-term. With over a decade of professional experience, I currently serve as Front of House Team Leader at Pret A Manger, overseeing two London-based shops with a combined annual turnover of £3M. My role emphasizes team leadership, operational excellence, and delivering top-tier hospitality experiences while driving business growth. My career spans hospitality operations, project management, and technical service delivery in high-pressure environments, including roles at Pret A Manger and CBRE Global Workplace Solutions. I am passionate about fostering resilience in teams, optimizing processes, and leading with clarity and energy to enhance both team performance and customer satisfaction. My mission is to align people and systems to deliver seamless and impactful results.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in high-volume retail operations with a focus on team performance and customer satisfaction.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 11 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- P&l Management
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of experience in high-pressure operational leadership.
- Expert in team leadership and operational excellence.
- Passionate about fostering resilience and optimizing processes.
Work Experience
Pret A Manger
Front of House Team Leader - Twin Operations (10 mos)
diverse companies
Operations Project Manager (High-volume environments) (6 yrs 1 mo)
itsu
Hot chef and keyholder (1 yr 6 mos)
EAT.
Barista (6 mos)
Dunne and Crescenzi Group
Deli assistant/ FOH supervisor (1 yr 4 mos)
Cigierre Compagnia Generale Ristorazione Spa
Waitress (1 yr 5 mos)
Just Peuzzi
Bartender (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
Master of Architecture - MArch at Università degli Studi di Genova
A level at Liceo Classico “A. Calamo”