Maria Guizar
Hayward,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Business leader with over 19 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase profitability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Daves hot chicken
San Leandro , CA
2022.12 - Current
- Manage all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Perform routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Review financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Conduct employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Monitor progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Prep Cook
Flagship
Menlo Park , CA
2019.07 - 2022.12
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
Kitchen Supervisor
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose , CA
2018.02 - 2020.09
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
Business Owner
Tacos Al Carbon
San Jose , CA
2005.05 - 2018.01
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Created budgets for food costs, staffing needs, overhead expenses, and capital investments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food supplies, equipment purchases, catering services.
- Reviewed financial statements and analyzed sales data to identify trends and develop new business opportunities.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA2011-06
High School Diploma -
William C. Overfelt High School
San Jose, CA2000-05
Skills
- Expense Control
- Staff Supervision
- Operations Oversight
- Business Administration
- Budget Allocation
- Team Leadership
- Troubleshooting Expertise
- Financial Administration
Certification
- Bartending license
- Food handlers card
Languages
- English(US)
- Spanish(MEX.)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Daves hot chicken
2022.12 - Current
Prep Cook
Flagship
2019.07 - 2022.12
Kitchen Supervisor
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2018.02 - 2020.09
Business Owner
Tacos Al Carbon
2005.05 - 2018.01
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute of Sunnyvale
High School Diploma -
William C. Overfelt High School
- Bartending license
- Food handlers card
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