Organisation & Human Resources
Clear structures, roles and responsibilities. Recruitment, training, scheduling and development of autonomous, high-performing teams.
Organisation chartsLeadershipPerformance
PEOPLE · PROCESS · PERFORMANCE
I turn complexity
into tangible results.
I work alongside entrepreneurs and management teams to build more efficient organisations, stronger teams and value-generating processes — from industry to hospitality.
Introductory conversation · In person in Porto or remotely
30+years of experience
in international operations
in international operations
400+people managed
in industrial environments
in industrial environments
3integrated industries
with one clear vision
with one clear vision
01 / ABOUT
I don't bring theory into business.
I bring hands-on experience.
My name is Sebastiano Gambaro. I have led companies, production plants, high-volume restaurants and hospitality businesses across Italy, Tunisia, the United States and Portugal.
I have managed more than 400 people, optimised production and logistics, launched new ventures and reorganised teams and processes. Today I put this experience at the service of businesses ready to evolve.
ITALIANOPORTUGUÊSFRANÇAISENGLISHالعربية
02 / PROFILE
A career built
through hands-on experience.
From industrial production and company leadership to food service and hospitality: more than thirty years of operational responsibility, team leadership and successfully delivered projects.
1994Start of professional career
400+People managed
4Countries of management experience
03 / SERVICES
Where I make an impact.
Operational and strategic support built around the company’s real priorities.
Operational Flows & Processes
On-site analysis of the steps slowing the business down. Redesigning production, service, logistics and supply chain to eliminate waste.
WorkflowSupply chainProcedures
Cost Control & Margins
Clear numbers for better decisions. Control of food cost, labour cost, purchasing and operational indicators to protect profitability.
KPICost controlSuppliers
Start-up & Reorganisation
From opening a new venture to relaunching an existing organisation: project, people, processes and operations coordinated through to full performance.
Pre-openingTurnaroundExecution
04 / INDUSTRIES
Deep sector experience.
Cross-industry vision.
Different contexts, the same discipline: well-led people, smooth processes and numbers under control.
Industry
Production, logistics, plant organisation, management development and performance control.
PRODUCTION · LOGISTICS · TEAMSFood & Beverage
High-volume venue management, openings, food & labour cost, scheduling, service quality and suppliers.
OPERATIONS · COSTS · SERVICEHospitality
Launch and management of hospitality properties, pricing, OTA channels, customer experience and operational coordination.
HOSPITALITY · PRICING · EXPERIENCE05 / METHOD
From analysis to action.
No off-the-shelf solutions. A pragmatic, measurable journey shared with the people who live the business every day.
Listen & Diagnose
I observe operations, listen to people and management, and read the numbers. Together we identify priorities and improvement levers.
Plan & Prioritise
I turn the diagnosis into a focused plan: clear goals, responsibilities, timelines and shared indicators.
Implementation
I work on the ground with the team. We introduce procedures, tools and new habits without disrupting the business.
Measure & Empower
We measure results, adjust where needed and transfer skills so improvement lasts.
06 / OUTCOMES
Change you can
see and measure.
↑
Greater efficiency
Shorter lead times, less waste and smoother operational flows.
↗
Stronger margins
Costs under control and resources focused where they create value.
◎
Stronger teams
Clear roles, shared accountability and more effective leadership.
◇
Consistent quality
Repeatable standards and a better customer experience.
07 / CONTACT
Your business can
work better.
Tell me about your situation and objectives. Our first conversation is about understanding whether and how I can help.
START HEREsebastiano@gambaro.pt Connect on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram I usually reply within one business day.
Porto, Portugal
Consulting in Portugal and internationally