Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Eva Anninos

CHICAGO

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising restaurant management professional with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Dedicated and hardworking with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Avli On The Park & Avli Winnetka
2021.05 - Current
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
  • Designed beverage menus and introduced new cocktails to the menu based on market research that became popular choices amongst customers.

Principal of SOLON Greek School

St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2023.11 - Current
  • Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.

Director

Camp ZP of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2021.04 - 2021.08
  • Responsible for the design of the camp curriculum and academic calendar

• Managed overall program and structure

• Designed promotional material and maintained the camp's social media

presence

• Planned and administered day-to-day events and activities

• Responsible for the design and instruction of the camp's Greek Immersion and Arts & Crafts

programs

• Responsible for the overseeing campers and volunteers

• Monitored expenses

• Communicated with parents and guardians throughout the camp's duration

• Supervised daily check-in and check-out of all campers

Lead teacher

St. Demetrius Solon Greek School
2020.09 - 2021.05
  • Lead Teacher for Pre-K and Grade 1
  • Successfully and continuously improving student ability to understand and communicate in the Greek language
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Ensuring and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.

Hostess

Naxos
2020.09 - 2021.05
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Preschool Teacher

Newport Children's Academy
2019.09 - 2020.08

• Guiding instruction

• Oversaw classroom daily activities

• Prepared and organized developmentally appropriate activities, such as

dramatic play and sensory

• Lesson planning

• Monitored children, planning and supervising class projects

• Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines, assisting children in sanitary meal cleanup methods

  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Server & Bartender

Smoke Daddy
2018.06 - 2020.08
  • Attended to customer needs with eagerness and enthusiasm
  • Received and processed orders through POS system
  • Ensured high customer satisfaction
  • Informed customers about menu items and specials
  • Food running and bussing as needed
  • Mixing of spirits and other beverages

Art Gallery Sales Consultant

Hoypoloi Gallery
2018.09 - 2019.01
  • Provided the highest level of customer service to all guests
  • Responsible for maintaining a high level of product and artist knowledge for all vendors and partners
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory control protocols and performing inventory related assignments as provided by management
  • Actively engaged in communicating thoughts on best practices, efficiencies, and areas of improvement through the proper management channels
  • Contributed to the supportive and inclusive work environment through energetic positive communication to fellow team members

Corporate Trainer

Open Client Services
2017.06 - 2018.03
  • Direct sales in behalf of different clients (Xfinity, Hello Fresh)
  • Marketing
  • Leading sales events
  • Training newly acquired personnel on sales and event management
  • Data entry & gathering
  • Customer Service
  • Interviewing

Server

Villains Chicago
2016.09 - 2017.05
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Bartender

New Line Tavern
2016.01 - 2016.09
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.

Hostess

Athena Greek Restaurant
2015.05 - 2015.12
  • Greeted guests walking in the door and ascertained guests needs
  • Provided an elevated guest experience to generate a loyal clientele
  • Organized reservations and walk-in parties to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Maintained constant communication between management and all other employees to provide smooth operations in an extreme high-volume environment
  • Delivered a highly professional, courteous, and genuine personality and attitude toward guests and co-workers to increase an enjoyable atmosphere

Office Assistant

University Of Illinois, UIC
2015.02 - 2015.11
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner
  • Provided visitors with information and direct them accordingly
  • Answered phone calls and directed callers to the appropriate party
  • Processed, sorted, and routed incoming and outgoing mail
  • Monitored and managed inventory of office supplies; order and distribute office supplies as necessary
  • Coordinated and scheduled appointments and meetings
  • Performed other administrative support tasks, including updating and sorting files, drafting and proofreading correspondence, and conducting research

Education

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • High Attention to Detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Highly Dependable
  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Hard worker
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Direct Sales
  • Marketing
  • B2B Sales

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • On-premise BASSET Alcohol Certification
  • Restaurant Management Finances Certification

Timeline

Principal of SOLON Greek School

St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2023.11 - Current

Manager

Avli On The Park & Avli Winnetka
2021.05 - Current

Director

Camp ZP of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2021.04 - 2021.08

Lead teacher

St. Demetrius Solon Greek School
2020.09 - 2021.05

Hostess

Naxos
2020.09 - 2021.05

Preschool Teacher

Newport Children's Academy
2019.09 - 2020.08

Art Gallery Sales Consultant

Hoypoloi Gallery
2018.09 - 2019.01

Server & Bartender

Smoke Daddy
2018.06 - 2020.08

Corporate Trainer

Open Client Services
2017.06 - 2018.03

Server

Villains Chicago
2016.09 - 2017.05

Bartender

New Line Tavern
2016.01 - 2016.09

Hostess

Athena Greek Restaurant
2015.05 - 2015.12

Office Assistant

University Of Illinois, UIC
2015.02 - 2015.11

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University of Illinois At Chicago
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • On-premise BASSET Alcohol Certification
  • Restaurant Management Finances Certification
Eva Anninos