Juan A. Cuellar has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including positions in purchasing management, restaurant management, and multi-concession unit management. He is currently the Purchasing Manager at Omni Hotels, where he oversees daily operations of the purchasing department and maintains inventory levels. Prior to this role, Cuellar held management positions at several airport restaurants and hotels, where he supervised staff, maintained supplies and inventory, and ensured compliance with health regulations. He has strong skills in purchasing, inventory, reporting, and human resources.

1. Juan A. Cuellar
10637 Foxen Way
Helotes, TX 78023
Home Ph.: (210) 680-0609
Cell Ph.: (210)846-1231
Email: juancuellar@satx.rr.com
20+ years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Experience in everything from multi-
concession unit management, restaurant management, to purchasing management.
Trustworthy, dedicated, and hardworking.
Experience
Purchasing Manager (April 2008 – Present)
Omni Hotels (La Mansion del Rio/Mokara Hotel and Spa)
 Oversee daily operations of department
 Supervised the purchasing and inventory of all food, beverage, and supplies
 Maintained par levels for current and future purchasing
 Supervise purchasing department staff
 Liaison between all hotel management, directors, chefs, executives, departments,
and vendors
 Monitored proper distribution, storage, and handling of food/nonfood products and
alcoholic beverages
 Coordinated monthly inventories and processing of required reports and P&L
 Quarterly manager on duty and lobby leader
 Monitored beverage cost, analyzed variances, created a method to properly
inventory all wine and liquor
General Manager/Restaurant Manager/Operations Manager (June 2003-March2008)
Creative Host services Inc. /Compass Group USA/SSP America (San Antonio
International Airport)
 Supervised the startup of multiple facilities within the San Antonio International
Airport
 Restaurant Manager for Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant
 Restaurant Manager for Raising Canes
 Restaurant Manager for Creative Croissants
 Oversaw the daily operations of a full service restaurant, a specialty fast food
concept, and a deli
 Responsible for all HR aspects (hiring staff, supervising staff, reviews) (60+
employees)
 Created staff work schedules
 Maintained food/supply inventory
 Prepared all bank deposits, P&L reports, accounts receivable, payroll
 Performed regular inspections to assure facilities were in compliance with health
inspectors regulation
 Nurtured a team geared on providing excellent customer service

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Purchasing/Procurement Manager (April 2002-July 2003)
Radisson Hill Country Resort
 Department supervisor (3 employees)
 Assured kitchen and hotel inventory was always maintained
 Worked with hotel management, vendors, and sales reps.
 Maintained daily logs
 Set and complied with par levels
 Maintained and kept inventory par levels of products and supplies current.
Shift Supervisor/Purchaser (June 1999-April 2002)
CA One Services/Delaware North Co. (San Antonio International Airport)
1999-2000
 Supervised employees (20 employees)
 Opened facilities
 Nurtured a team that created great customer service
 Responsible for quality control, inventory control
 Created employee schedules, distributed daily till
 Handled all HR issues (hiring, performance reports, injury reports)
2001-2002
Promoted to Facilities Purchaser
 Responsible for keeping all facilities/eateries stocked with all food and supplies
 Maintained P & L reports, PAR levels and eatery inventory
 Nurtured good working relationships with staff and vendors.
Education/Certifications
 University of N.L.
 TABC Certification
 CPR/First Aid Certified
Skills
 Restaurant Management
 All aspects of purchasing and inventory
 Reporting (P&L, inventory, forecasting, PAR level)
 Pricing negotiations
 HR skills (hiring, firing, ADP payroll, promotions, write-ups)
 All Microsoft Office applications
 Wine knowledge
 TABC rules and regulations
 OSHA Guidelines
 Texas Labor Laws
Languages
 English and Spanish