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Martina Montesi

@martinamontesi

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Operations and project manager who brings structure, clarity and reliable delivery.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can operationally lead projects, improve processes, support leadership, and deliver measurable business outcomes in collaborative, growth-focused teams.

I am an operations and project manager with 10+ years supporting senior leaders and teams in fast-paced, complex environments. I specialise in bringing structure, clarity and follow-through to business priorities while balancing multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

I have led end-to-end operational launches and owned full operational management for new openings, including a 120-seat venue and an award-winning hotel restaurant. I manage forecasting, resource planning, payroll, compliance and cross-functional coordination to align delivery with budget and quality targets.

Alongside corporate roles, I consult for founders and small businesses to translate strategic goals into structured plans, workflows and accountability systems. I excel working remotely using Google Workspace, Slack and Zoom, providing executive support, reporting and process improvements.

I am highly organised, detail-oriented and discrete, with proven experience in risk management, stakeholder communication and operational problem-solving that drives reliable execution and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business & Operations Consultant

Current

Independent Consultant

Provide ongoing operational planning, project coordination and execution for founders and small businesses, translating strategic goals into structured plans, workflows and priorities to improve operational delivery.

Operations Consulting Project Coordination Strategic Planning Process Design Remote Collaboration Accountability Documentation Stakeholder Management

Assistant General Manager

Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Led the end-to-end operational launch of a 120-seat venue and coordinated teams, suppliers, and timelines while managing forecasting, wage approvals, and cross-department execution to meet budget targets.

Operations Management Budgeting Resource Planning Reporting Remote Collaboration

Restaurant General Manager

Birch

Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Owned full operations for a newly opened hotel restaurant (Awarded New Opening Hotel of the Year 2020), managing payroll, forecasting, recruitment, compliance, and service recovery to balance financial control with service delivery.

Operational Management Payroll Forecasting Recruitment Onboarding & Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management

Restaurant Manager

Zela – ME London, Strand

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Managed rotas, stock control, supplier coordination, payroll documentation and operational reporting, and led the coordinated closure of the restaurant handling timelines and communications.

Stock Control Payroll Cash Handling Communication

Restaurant Manager

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019 (9 months)

Managed daily high-volume operations, staffing and scheduling, led employee relations and disciplinary processes with discretion, and analysed performance feedback to drive operational improvements.

Scheduling Employee Relations Performance Analysis & Compliance

Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Supported daily operations, staffing and scheduling while assisting senior management with reporting, team coordination, and service standards in a high-volume environment.