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Guillaume Larosa

Food & Beverage Strategy Consultant

€550/day
Lyon, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Guillaume

Strategy & Execution Consultant – Food & Beverage

I help Food & Beverage SME leaders identify where they are losing money, stop what is not useful, and implement simple management to regain control.
5 years of operational management at Ninkasi + specialization in strategy & execution at Harvard Business School.

Pragmatic approach, focused on decisions and results, no fluff.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Lyon (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Ninkasi
    Operations Manager
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    September 2020 - June 2025 (4 years and 9 months)
    Lyon, France
    - Improved strategic execution of a high-volume bar-restaurant (annual revenue of €6.5 million) by redesigning operational processes, implementing robust performance management, and aligning field execution with strategic objectives.

    - Implemented a Diagnostic Control System integrating a strategy map, a balanced scorecard, key KPIs, and exception-based monitoring to effectively manage strategy execution.

    - Redesigned the staffing model by deploying flexible part-time contracts, resulting in a 20% reduction in payroll costs while maintaining service quality through optimization of peak activity.

    - Managed change management for cross-functional teams (up to 25 employees), improving working conditions and developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

    - Analyzed and provided recommendations on the strategic positioning of the Ninkasi brand to strengthen its differentiation in the French market.

    - Established interactive feedback loops with field teams to gather customer insights, identify emerging opportunities, and reinforce the organization's strategic alignment.
    Performance Management Corporate Strategy Operations Management Team Management Operational Excellence
  • Ninkasi
    Manager
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    March 2020 - September 2020 (6 months)
    Lyon, France
    - Supervised and led service operational teams (bar/restaurant floor), with direct responsibility for organization, performance, and execution quality.
    - Implemented clear operational standards (service, routines, team coordination), improving the reliability and consistency of the customer experience.
    - Played a key role in team skill development (onboarding, on-the-job training, continuous feedback).
    - Bridged the gap between managerial objectives and operational reality, ensuring consistent execution of management decisions.
    Team Management Operations Management Customer Relations

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Education

  • Specialization in Strategy
    Harvard Business School Online
    2025
    Stratégie d'entreprise, Exécution de la stratégie, Stratégie Disruptive
  • Global MBA
    ESG Business School
    2025
    Global MBA

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