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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
12.2022 - 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
07.2019 - 12.2022
  • 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
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • 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
05.2005 - 01.2018
  • 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, CA
06-2011

High School Diploma -

William C. Overfelt High School
San Jose, CA
05-2000

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
12.2022 - Current

Prep Cook

Flagship
07.2019 - 12.2022

Kitchen Supervisor

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
02.2018 - 09.2020

Business Owner

Tacos Al Carbon
05.2005 - 01.2018

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Arts Institute of Sunnyvale

High School Diploma -

William C. Overfelt High School

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