Leander Mena — Miami hospitality operations leader overseeing a restaurant floor
Miami · Fractional F&B Leadership

Operations That Open.
Teams That Stick.

18+ years building and stabilizing Miami's top restaurant and hotel F&B programs — SLS Brickell, Viceroy, InterContinental, and beyond. Fractional GM leadership that delivers from Day 1.

SLS Brickell · Viceroy Miami · InterContinental Miami · Maska · Marabu

Trusted by operators across

3+Michelin-Tier Concepts
5+Luxury Hotel F&B
2SLS Properties
4Accor-Brand Hotels
12+Independent Restaurants
3Multi-Unit Groups
3+Michelin-Tier Concepts
5+Luxury Hotel F&B
2SLS Properties
4Accor-Brand Hotels
12+Independent Restaurants
3Multi-Unit Groups

18+ years across Miami’s top-tier restaurant and hotel F&B programs

Consulting Services

Operational Leadership,
On Demand

Four engagement models designed to meet you where you are - from pre-opening builds to operational turnarounds.

Fractional F&B Leadership

Part-Time Executive Operations Oversight

Senior operational leadership on a fractional basis - typically 2-4 days per week. I step in as your interim Director of Operations or F&B Director, bringing Fortune 500-level systems to independent restaurants and hotel groups.

$4,500/weekLearn More

Pre-Opening Consulting

Construction to Opening Night Leadership

End-to-end pre-opening management for new restaurant and hotel F&B concepts. From the first construction walkthrough to training your opening team and executing a flawless launch.

$8,500/weekLearn More

Operations Recovery

Turn Around Underperforming Assets

Diagnostic-intensive engagement for restaurants and hotels missing their targets. I identify root causes, implement immediate fixes, and build sustainable systems to prevent backsliding.

$6,500/weekLearn More

Speaking & Team Training

Keynotes, Workshops & Leadership Development

High-impact speaking engagements and customized training programs for hospitality teams, industry conferences, and corporate leadership retreats.

$3,500/weekLearn More
The Approach

Systems First.
People Always.

Great F&B doesn't happen by accident. It's built on clear SOPs, trained teams, and a GM who treats every shift like opening night.

Read the Philosophy

18+

Years in Miami F&B

12+

Properties Opened

30%

Avg Labor Cost Reduction

95%

Staff Retention After 90 Days

Ready to fix what's not working? Let's talk through your operation.

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