Daria Guzik
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
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Work History
General Manager
Moe's Southwest Grill
Johns Creek, GA
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
General Manager
Salata Salad Kitchen
Atlanta, GA
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Executive Pastry Chef
Saints + Council
Atlanta, GA
- Developed and implemented innovative recipes for a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and other desserts.
- Created weekly menus based on seasonal ingredients to ensure quality and freshness.
- Maintained food safety standards by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
- Monitored inventory levels.
- Instructed employees on methods of preparation, presentation techniques, and baking processes.
- Implemented techniques for pastry production to exercise portion control and maintain food costs.
- Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
Pastry Chef and Chocolatier
Alon’s Bakery and Market
Dunwoody, GA
- Responsible for the production and presentation of all desserts.
- Beautifully and skillfully crafted pieces of art with the chocolate.
- Assisted in all daily activities of the kitchen, including menu development, inventory, purchasing and cost control.
- Oversaw the activities of the pastry staff.
- Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Organized daily tasks for the entire team of bakers ensuring efficient workflow.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Executive Pastry Chef
BLT STEAK
Atlanta, GA
- Executed all areas pastry production.
- Ensured timely, consistent and professional services for restaurant, hotel, and catering to private parties and functions.
- Ensured maintenance of a clean and efficient work area.
- Inventory control, purchasing and food cost control.
Executive Pastry Chef
Georgia Aquarium /Compass Group USA
Atlanta, GA
- Executed all areas pastry production for a high-volume cafe, up to 1,000 customers daily.
- Ensured maintenance of a clean and efficient work area.
- Promoted sales through quality service, effective product displays, and product knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative recipes for a variety of pastries and other desserts.
- Maintained food safety standards by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
- Monitored inventory levels.
- Ensured all baked goods met health department regulations regarding storage temperatures and expiration dates.
- Reviewed cost sheets regularly to maintain profitability goals set by management.
- Implemented techniques for pastry production to exercise portion control and maintain food costs.
- Trained and evaluated subordinate bakery personnel to properly execute bake shop functions.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Developed special menu items to improve business offerings.
Executive Pastry Chef, Banquet Chef
WOLFGANG PUCK CATERING/ Compass Group USA
Atlanta, GA
- Provided professional services for catering to private parties and functions.
- Crafted a wide variety of desserts for events for up to 10,000 guests.
- Ensured maintenance of a clean and efficient work area.
- Developed and implemented innovative recipes for a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and other desserts.
- Maintained food safety standards by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
- Planned daily tasks for staff members to ensure efficient workflow in the kitchen.
- Instructed employees on methods of preparation, presentation techniques, and baking processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to discuss customer preferences and upcoming events requiring desserts.
- Reviewed cost sheets regularly to maintain profitability goals set by management.
- Trained and evaluated subordinate bakery personnel to properly execute pastry department functions.
District Manager
Smoothie King
Atlanta, GA
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Reviewed inventory levels at each store in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information for all stores within the district.
- Prepared locations for audits by analyzing marketing and inventory reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZAssociate of Science - CULINARY ARTS
Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts
Tucker, GAAssociate of Applied Science - MA AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Career Education Institute-Norcross
Norcross, GAAssociate of Applied Science - PHLEBOTOMY
Career Education Institute-Norcross
Norcross, GAMusic Degree - CLASSICAL PIANO PERFORMANCE with Minor in Flute and Drum Instruments
Music Academy
PolandSkills
- Team leadership
- Budgeting and finance
- Team liaison
- Strong verbal communication
- Staff Supervision
- Service Quality Improvement
- Quality Management
- Customer Retention
- Operations Management
- Workflow Planning
- Cost Reductions
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- LEARN2SERVE FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION
- SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION
Timeline
General Manager
Moe's Southwest Grill
General Manager
Salata Salad Kitchen
Executive Pastry Chef
Saints + Council
Pastry Chef and Chocolatier
Alon’s Bakery and Market
Executive Pastry Chef
BLT STEAK
Executive Pastry Chef
Georgia Aquarium /Compass Group USA
Executive Pastry Chef, Banquet Chef
WOLFGANG PUCK CATERING/ Compass Group USA
District Manager
Smoothie King
Bachelor of Arts - MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Associate of Science - CULINARY ARTS
Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts
Associate of Applied Science - MA AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Career Education Institute-Norcross
Associate of Applied Science - PHLEBOTOMY
Career Education Institute-Norcross
Music Degree - CLASSICAL PIANO PERFORMANCE with Minor in Flute and Drum Instruments
Music Academy
- LEARN2SERVE FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION
- SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION
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