AMBROJHA SWEET
Los Angeles, CA 747-***-**** *********@*****.***
HOSPITALITY & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Restaurant Operations Team Development Guest Experience Business Leadership
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hospitality and operations leader with 20+ years of progressive experience across restaurant service, healthcare training, fitness management, and entrepreneurship. Proven ability to lead front- and back-of-house teams, strengthen guest experiences, develop employees, manage cash controls, and maintain quality and compliance standards in fast-paced environments. Recognized through multiple promotions for leadership, subject-matter expertise, curriculum development, and consistent performance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Restaurant Operations FOH & BOH Leadership Guest Experience Team Coaching & Development
Shift Supervision Order Expediting Food Quality & Safety Conflict Resolution
POS Systems Cash Reconciliation Microsoft Excel Closing Procedures
Training Facilitation Curriculum Development Hiring & Onboarding Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AC BBQ Supervisor
Jul 2025 - Aug 2026
• Supervised five FOH and BOH employees per shift, coordinating service priorities and supporting a collaborative, guest-focused team environment.
• Expedited and fulfilled orders while monitoring accuracy, presentation, timing, and food quality before service.
• Engaged patrons, recommended menu items and courses, and resolved guest or team concerns professionally.
• Operated the POS system, balanced registers, and tracked daily reconciliation information in Microsoft Excel.
• Led closing procedures and maintained clean, organized, food-safe work areas throughout each shift.
Miso Saucy LLC Founder & CEO
2024 - Present
• Founded and operate a culinary business providing personal and private chef services featuring proprietary savory sauces and fusion flavors.
• Manage client relationships, menu planning, purchasing, scheduling, service execution, brand development, and day-to-day business administration.
• Maintain quality, sanitation, and hospitality standards while tailoring culinary experiences to client preferences.
Force Fitness General Manager
Nov 2019 - Jun 2023
• Managed daily business operations and provided direct oversight, coaching, and performance support for two employees.
• Posted positions, conducted interviews, extended offers, approved timesheets and PTO, and recommended merit increases.
• Supported business development through vendor and healthcare-benefit research, contract comparisons, social media, and brand initiatives.
• Contributed to studio amenities, apparel and packaging concepts, and original recipes for the member juicing station.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED
Health Net Inc. / Centene Training & Development Specialist II / SME
Aug 2013 - Nov 2019
• Served as a subject matter expert for Medical Management, developing curriculum, protocols, facilitator materials, and systems-training content used by training staff.
• Designed and facilitated in-person, remote, and blended learning for groups of 10-32 participants; programs ranged from one-day sessions to multi-week courses.
• Partnered with Compliance to support HIPAA certification refreshers and other department-specific regulatory training needs.
• Applied specialized training in speech, facilitation, and curriculum development to strengthen learner engagement and instructional consistency.
• Evaluated training methods, established measurable development standards, and presented improvement recommendations to management.
• Earned multiple promotions and recognition throughout tenure for performance, leadership, and expanding subject-matter responsibility.
Health Net Inc. Training & Development Specialist II - Claims
Jan 2010 - Aug 2013
• Coordinated and facilitated Claims training aligned with DMHC and CMS compliance objectives and changing business needs.
• Developed and updated curricula, training modules, quality measures, and performance-tracking spreadsheets.
• Processed claims across lines of business and collaborated across departments to improve shared processes and operational consistency.
• Completed internal audits and maintained monthly forecasts and accomplishment summaries for leadership review.
Health Net Inc. Senior Appeals & Grievances Case Coordinator
Aug 2005 - Dec 2009
• Conducted weekly mentoring sessions to strengthen associate performance and effective case handling.
• Compiled inventory and workload reports, interpreted trends, and recommended resource-allocation action plans to management.
• Served as the primary resource for questions, coaching, and complex case-handling support.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• ServSafe Certifications - Active
• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification - Active
• Specialized Training: Speech, Facilitation, and Curriculum Development