Jose Antonio Juan Paniego
Resumen profesional
Professional passionate about hospitality with more than 25 years of experience leading F&B operations in corporate environments and independent projects. Specialized in resource optimization, succession plans, implementation of systems and new technologies (systems, AI), cost control and compliance with operational standards. I combine my hospitality managerial career with my teaching work, trainer and mentor, promoting both personal and professional development, collaboration and sustainable growth of people and organizations. Results-oriented, creating business value and offering exceptional customer experiences. Committed to lifelong learning and developing both personal and professionally.
Datos destacados
31
31
Años de experiencia profesional
5
5
Años de estudios superiores
Experiencia
Founder & Managing Director
Learn-2-Be Formación
Mataró, Barcelona
2026.03 - Actual
- Menu Engineering and Cost/Margin Control: Practical tools for the restaurateur to know exactly where they are losing money and how to maximize their gross margin from day one.
- Purchasing Management and Strategic Negotiation: Procurement systems to professionalize the relationship with suppliers, optimizing cash flow.
- Digitalization and New Technologies: Protocols and systems Implementation to automate/digitalize processes, freeing up real time for the entrepreneur.
- Leadership and Personal Growth: Coaching Emotional Intelligence to manage and develop teams with less friction and goal oriented.
Associate University Teacher
EUHT San Pol
San Pol de Mar, Barcelona
2019.04 - Actual
- Teaching in Business Management (Hospitality, Restaurants and Tourism) and Tutoring of Final Degree Projects (TFG).
- Design of academic content and training in digital/hybrid environments.
- Mentoring and personalized tutoring, promoting the academic development and professional insertion of new talents in the sector.
Owner/Manager
Central Plaça Cuba/Autónomo
Mataró, Barcelona
2019.01 - 2026.06
- Integral leadership of a sustainable restaurant and market cuisine project.
- Marketing strategy, P&L optimization, human resources management and creation of synergies with local businesses.
Collaborator-Presenter
Mataró Audio visual, TV Mataró
Mataró, Barcelona
2022.03 - 2024.07
Collaborate in the production and present the Program "Cuinem a la Plaça" focusing the content on the Maresme area gastronomy and visual excellence.
Operations Director
Hannover Leisure ltd
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Northumberland, UK
2013.05 - 2018.04
- General operational responsibility for the start-up and management of the company's different projects.
- Standardization: Implementation of service protocols, food safety (HACCP) and transversal cost control systems.
- Talent management: development and implementation of succession and leadership plans of multidisciplinary results-oriented teams.
Restaurant Manager
Primma Rest
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK
2010.02 - 2013.05
- Responsible for the Management of this high-volume Italian Restaurant (225 pax capacity).
- Implement the defined strategies, to meet company goals by optimizing operational resources to maximize the results of the operating account.
- Strategic negotiation with suppliers and digitalisation of operational processes to maximise the profit margin.
Restaurant & Private Dinning manager
Jesmond Dene House Hotel
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
2008.03 - 2008.12
- Management of operational excellence in a luxury environment, guaranteeing the highest standards of service and profitability in both restaurant and private dinning.
Restaurant Manager
The Angel of Cordridge
Corbridge, Northumberland
2005.02 - 2008.03
- Effective management of restaurants, cocktail bars and private events, with a focus on maximizing sales and customer loyalty.
Restaurant manager
Smithy's Bistro
Ponteland, Northumberland
2008.12 - 2010.02
- (1999-2005 y Dic 2008 2010)
Assistant Restaurant Manager
DeVere Slaley Hall Golf Ressort 4*
Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland, UK
1998.07 - 1999.07
Assistant Restaurant manager
Hilton Balmer Lawn
Brokenhurst, Hampshire, UK
1996.07 - 1998.07
Bar & Restaurant supervisor
The Bay Tree Hotel
Butford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
1995.09 - 1996.07
Formación
Hotel management - Dirección Hotelera
Universidad de Barcelona
Sitges 1991.09 - 1994.06
Coaching & Emotional Intelligence 300hrs - Social Sciences
INSTITUTO SIAC
ON LINE 2024.01 - 2025.07
Digital Transformation PYME, 150hrs. - Business
E.A.E.
Barcelona, B 2023.12 - 2024.06
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
Lideratge i Gestió del talent
Gestió de costos/vendes Optimització de recursos
Capacitat Analitica, organització i metodologia
Planificacion estrategica
Comunicacion y coordinacion
Ús de noves tecnologies
Dedicació i passió per l' ensenyament i desenvolupament de talent
Ensenyament pràctic i teòric
Presa de decisions resolutives
Proximitat, assertivitat i capacitat d' escolta
Flexibilitat i adaptabilitat
Languages
English
Nativo
C2
Castellà
Nativo
C2
Català
Avanzado
C1
Cronología
Founder & Managing Director
Learn-2-Be Formación
2026.03 - Actual
Coaching & Emotional Intelligence 300hrs - Social Sciences
INSTITUTO SIAC
2024.01 - 2025.07
Digital Transformation PYME, 150hrs. - Business
E.A.E.
2023.12 - 2024.06
Collaborator-Presenter
Mataró Audio visual, TV Mataró
2022.03 - 2024.07
Associate University Teacher
EUHT San Pol
2019.04 - Actual
Owner/Manager
Central Plaça Cuba/Autónomo
2019.01 - 2026.06
Operations Director
Hannover Leisure ltd
2013.05 - 2018.04
Restaurant Manager
Primma Rest
2010.02 - 2013.05
Restaurant manager
Smithy's Bistro
2008.12 - 2010.02
Restaurant & Private Dinning manager
Jesmond Dene House Hotel
2008.03 - 2008.12
Restaurant Manager
The Angel of Cordridge
2005.02 - 2008.03
Assistant Restaurant Manager
DeVere Slaley Hall Golf Ressort 4*
1998.07 - 1999.07
Assistant Restaurant manager
Hilton Balmer Lawn
1996.07 - 1998.07
Bar & Restaurant supervisor
The Bay Tree Hotel
1995.09 - 1996.07
Hotel management - Dirección Hotelera
Universidad de Barcelona
1991.09 - 1994.06