Anthony Koshkarian
George's Greek Cuisine
Burbank,CA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
With 26 years of experience in the restaurant industry, customer service, and hospitality, I bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success. I am passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences through strong customer service, effective leadership, and operational excellence. My commitment to excellence, ability to build lasting customer relationships, and extensive industry knowledge make me a valuable asset to any organization. Thank you for considering my application.
Work History
Restaurant Manager
18 Years- Managed day to day operations of a highvolume restaurant, including hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll
- Developed and implemented new menu items and specials, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies and costeffectiveness
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent customer service
- Created and enforced policies and procedures to maintain a professional and safe work environment
- Ensured compliance with all local and state health and safety regulations
- Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement
- Manage social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Restaurant Manager
12 Years- Oversee and motivate [waitstaff] to ensure customers have a pleasant, quality dining experience
- Explore new ways to streamline operations and drive [revenue and profit] growth
- Greeted customers and served [25+] tables daily
- Lead front-of-house team [including servers, bartenders, cleaning crew, and hosts and hostesses] to ensure restaurant is presentable to customers
- Maintained high standards of customer service by overseeing and ensuring the quality of food and service provided
- Maintained accurate financial records, including daily sales, inventory, and labor costs
- Managed a busy bar, creating and executing marketing initiatives to drive sales and profitability
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
AD-T in Associate Degree
High School Diploma
Skills
Managed all aspects of restaurant operations
including staff recruitment
training
scheduling
budgeting
inventory
and vendor relations. Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
developed marketing initiatives
analyzed sales and financial reports
and implemented strategies to improve profitability. Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving concerns
handling reservations
and fostering positive guest experiences while continuously improving business operations.
Accomplishments
- Driving restaurant growth through increased sales, marketing, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
- Delivering outstanding hospitality while building strong customer relationships and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Expanding and growing a luxury mobile bartending business with a focus on professionalism and client satisfaction.
- Launching and developing a professional web design business for local businesses, providing personalized service and tailored digital solutions.
- Pursuing premium transportation and executive chauffeur opportunities with a commitment to safety, professionalism, discretion, and first-class customer service.
- Strengthening financial planning, budgeting, and business development strategies to support long-term growth and profitability.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification | April 2026
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification – California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) | February 2026
- California Property & Casualty Insurance License | Licensed Since February 2015
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
- Health & Safety Regulations Compliance
- Alcohol Service & Responsible Beverage Handling
Languages
Armenian
Spanish
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
George's Greek Cuisine
06.2008 - CurrentRead More
Restaurant Manager
George's Patio Cafe
03.2000 - 03.2012Read More
John Burroughs High School
High School Diploma
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Los Angeles Valley College
AD-T in Associate Degree
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California State University Northridge
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University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Business Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship
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Software
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems (Clover, Toast, Square, and other restaurant POS platforms)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Adobe Photoshop (Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, and Image Editing)
- Website Design & Development (Lovable, Domain Management, Basic SEO)
- Google Analytics & Google Search Console
- Social Media Marketing (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
- Digital Marketing & Online Branding
- Inventory Management & Reporting
- Data Entry & Administrative Support
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Client Communication