Kyra Canella-Szabo
Tampa,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented Food & Beverage professional with over 12 years of experience leading and exceeding expectations in fast-paced hospitality environments. Proven ability to manage staff, operations, and budgets to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve business goals. Passionate about building strong teams, fostering collaboration, and driving success through innovation and strategic thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Oxford Exchange
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of $150,000 weekly sales in Restaurant/Bar/Champagne Bar/Café and ensuring seamless execution and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Cultivated a positive and productive work environment, leading a team of 60 associates across 4 departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to boost guest satisfaction, resulting in a increase in positive reviews.
- Optimized inventory management practices, achieving a 17% reduction in food and beverage costs.
- Maintained a strong focus on profitability, exceeding budgetary targets by [Percentage] consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with 6 departments to streamline communication and ensure a holistic guest experience.
Store Manager
Starbucks
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - Current
- I manage a high volume store with weekly sales of $56,000+ with a team of 36 Partners.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Interviewed, hired and created training plans for 4 stores in my district.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
Tampa, FL
05.2021 - 03.2022
- I managed a store of $70,000 weekly sales with 40 partners.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results with the use of training.
- I focused on Interviewing and hiring for 3 other stores in my district while in this position.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Loews Hotels
Orlando, FL
06.2019 - 08.2020
- I was part of the the opening team and operational efficiency of a new 750-room hotel including training and mentoring staff.
- Managed over Quick Serve Restaurant, Bar, and Room Service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Rosen University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLCompleted Courses
- Food Safety Manager Certification
- Safe Staff
- TIPS
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Oxford Exchange
10.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Starbucks
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
05.2021 - 03.2022
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Loews Hotels
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Rosen University of Central Florida
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