Leander Mena
Experience

18+ Years on the Floor

A career built across independent restaurants, hotel F&B outlets, pre-opening projects, and fractional leadership engagements in Miami and South Florida.

Current

Fractional F&B Operations Consultant

V&E Hospitality / Independent

Pre-opening consulting, fractional GM engagements, operations audits, and training program development for restaurants and hospitality groups across South Florida.

Prior

F&B Operations Leader

La Cerveceria de Barrio

Led F&B operations for a high-volume brewery concept. Oversaw service standards, labor management, team training, and guest experience systems.

18+ Yrs

Restaurant & Hotel F&B Management

Multiple Concepts - Miami, FL

Progressive leadership roles across independent restaurants, hotel outlets, and multi-unit concepts. Core expertise in pre-openings, labor restructuring, SOP development, and team building.