Restaurant Manager

Semenova Elena

**** ******** ***. #**,

Los Angeles, CA, 91607

Cell: 1-818-***-****

E-mail: p52obj@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

I am highly motivated with excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. I have

the experience of running a catering company with 6 permanent locations for over 6 years. I am

seeking a managerial position in a restaurant with opportunities for professional challenges. I am

extremely reliable and will be fully committed to my job. I give my full commitment to the

business with the goal of making it grow and become successful. I am good at maximizing my

time and will do my best to make your restaurant operate and work smoothly. I am a good

manager with the ability to think quickly on my feet.

EXPERIENCE

Catering Company “Yummy you love” – Los Angeles, CA 05/2006 – present

Entrepreneur, Partner

. Supervised all in house aspects of a restaurant from decorations to payments.

. Leading shift with focus on guest satisfaction.

. Experienced in managing different areas in restaurant operations such as customer

relations, vendors relations, inventory control, and equipment.

. Specialized in interviewing, hiring, training of new staff and motivating them about their

work and responsibilities.

. Organization of shifts, promote good teamwork and payroll.

. Bookkeeping and tracking of inventory, controlling cost

. Maintained the books of accounts regarding employee payroll and sales summary of the restaurant

. Supervised cash handling procedures

. Helped in promoting business through internet. Creating a website

. Estimated the daily food consumption and placed orders with the suppliers accordingly.

. Assisted the customers in solving their inquiries regarding food quality and services.

. Designing creative promotions to generate more business during off hours.

. Priced the items on the menu.

. Maintained the cleanliness and sanitation standards of the restaurants by routine checkup

of the cleaning done by facilities staff.

. Obtained health department permits, supervised to pass monthly inspections.

. Created new menu formats keeping in mind the demands and upcoming varieties

available.

. Monitored the cooking staff closely to ensure that our high standards are being followed

in terms of quality and safety.

. Maintained a friendly atmosphere with the staff and customers.

. Scheduled the working hours of the staff and rotating the shifts.

. Organized private events, negotiated pricing with the clients as well as the menu and set

up of different events. Managed events to make sure that everything was done to the

satisfaction of the customer.

. Searched the market regarding the latest trends in restaurants that may help in improving

business.

. Handled the maintenance of the restaurant equipment and looked for new equipment

when needed.

. Handled other administrative tasks as assigned

ECO Western Supply Co. – Los Angeles, CA 10/2011-8/2012

Manager Assistant

. Bookkeeping, finance management and planning

. Researching suppliers and negotiation with whole sellers in Asia

. Organization of Business trips, booking air tickers, hotels, connection flights

. Visiting fair and production companies in China, control of quality, dialogue with

partners

. Organization of products shipment from China to USA

. Responsible for maintaining and organizing diaries as well as making appointments

. Assigned the tasks of handling faxes and incoming e-mails

. Organized and attended various business meetings

. Creating advertisement and managing sales thru internet

. Website building, development and design

. Performed other tasks as assigned

Educational Qualifications:

Restaurant management degree (not finished yet) Collage of the Canyon, Valencia

Classes taken:

Hospitality Accounting

Hotel/Restaurant Management

Hospitality Law

Hospitality Marketing

Master’s Degree in Business Economics and Management (2010)

Pacific State University of Economics – Vladivostok, Russia

Dean’s list

GPA 3.69

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics and Management (2009)

Pacific State University of Economics – Vladivostok, Russia

Dean’s list

Accounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting Certificate (2008)

North Valley Occupational Center – Los Angeles, CA

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, QuickBooks

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista.

Core Competencies:

. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

. Supervision of small team, decision-making

. Possess excellent math skills as well as accounting skills

. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

. Knowledge of event planning

. Extensive knowledge of customer service, accounting, human relations and management

. Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

. Can work on several projects independently

. Attention to detail and ability to take initiatives

. Good with problem solving and has excellent time management skills

. Possess extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks

and the Internet

. Bilingual: English/Russian

. USA Citizen

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