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Sascha Grandetoft

Ashmore

Summary

Dynamic restaurant manager with more than 12 years of food service and leadership experience, a proven track record at Restaurant Vækst, excelling in cost control and team leadership. Enhanced guest satisfaction through strategic improvements and meticulous budgeting, while fostering a motivated team culture. Recognized for optimizing operations and maintaining Michelin Guide standards, driving exceptional service and business growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Donna - Cofoco
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Actively involved in the successful opening a the restaurant, working closely with the management team to establish front of house operations and service standards.
  • Contributed to building a strong team culture and delivering a consistent guest experience in a high pressure opening environment.
  • Responsible for developing and delivering a tailored waiter training program focused on guest service, menu knowledge, up sells and workflow efficiency for 50 waiters.

Assistant Restaurant and Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Llama - Cofoco
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Maintained meticulous financial records, enabling accurate budgeting and financial planning.
  • Collaborated with the head bartender to calculate and optimize cocktail recipes, ensuring each drink met targeted cost percentages and profit margins.
  • Managed the full hiring process from final interviews and onboarding, adjusting to staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.

Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Cofoco - Cofoco
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Reversed negative financial trends by analyzing and correcting pricing and cost calculations.
  • Led the shift from routine driven work to a culture focused on renewal, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.

Event Manager

Carlsberg and Cofoco
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions, ensuring every detail contributed to event´s success
  • Enhanced team collaboration by developing comprehensive communication plans that kept all stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.


Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Vækst - Cofoco
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Maintained Michelin Guide recommendation through a strong focus on quality consistency and guest experience.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Managed multiple restaurant openings and closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring compliance with health regulations, maintaining staff engagement, and adapting operations on short notice.

Inspector, Assistant Manager

Restaurant Vækst - Cofoco
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
  • Expanded restaurant's reputation for exceptional service by consistently exceeding customer expectations through attentive care.


Head Waiter

Café Royal Golf Club
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • In charge of timing and running large events with over 300 participants.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

Management

Denmarks Restaurants And Cafe, Business School
Køge Business School Denmark
04-2024

Pedagogue

SOSU H. Social Education in Pedagogue
SOSU H, Denmark
03-2012

Business College 2 Years

Niels Brock
Denmark, Kbh,
06-2009

Skills

  • Passion for guest satisfaction
  • Business operation and goal setting
  • Cost control and budgeting
  • Motivating and developing team performance
  • Staff recruitment and team leadership
  • Creative problem-solving
  • POS and staff scheduling system
  • Inventory and supplier management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Danish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Donna - Cofoco
03.2024 - 01.2025

Assistant Restaurant and Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Llama - Cofoco
12.2022 - 03.2024

Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Cofoco - Cofoco
12.2021 - 05.2022

Event Manager

Carlsberg and Cofoco
11.2021 - 05.2022

Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Vækst - Cofoco
01.2019 - 11.2021

Inspector, Assistant Manager

Restaurant Vækst - Cofoco
10.2017 - 01.2019

Head Waiter

Café Royal Golf Club
10.2015 - 09.2017

Management

Denmarks Restaurants And Cafe, Business School

Pedagogue

SOSU H. Social Education in Pedagogue

Business College 2 Years

Niels Brock

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