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MARKO SIMONOVSKI

Manhattan,USA

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in accounting, supply chain management, and marketing. Demonstrated success in overseeing daily operations and implementing policies that enhance business performance and profitability. Strong leadership and planning abilities, with a track record of building and guiding high-performing teams to meet ambitious goals. Specialized in strategic planning, operational improvement, and effective communication, ensuring optimal execution of business strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Flatiron Hospitality
Manhattan, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing all daily operations across 3 venues.
  • Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, P&L, and strategic leadership to drive performance and growth.
  • Overseeing 100 employees within the three different locations.

GENERAL MANAGER

Major Food Group, The Grill & The Pool
Manhattan, USA
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Overseeing one of NYC's largest restaurant operations, generating over $35 million annually.
  • Responsible for daily operations across two venues: an a la carte restaurant and a large event space hosting high-profile clients.
  • Lead a team of 200+ employees, ensuring exceptional service and efficiency.
  • Produce weekly P&L reports with a focus on controlling labor costs and all controllable expenses.

GENERAL MANAGER

Sant Ambroeus Hospitality
Manhattan, USA
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • As General Manager at one of SA Hospitality Group's oldest and most distinguished locations, responsibilities included scheduling, hiring, training, payroll management, P&L reporting, and expense control.
  • Consistently surpassed profitability targets through strategic planning and effective execution.

GENERAL MANAGER

Gigino Trattoria & Gigino at Wagner Park
Manhattan, USA
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed daily operations at two NYC locations during Covid-19, leading a team of over 50 employees.
  • Hired and trained staff, implemented bar training and menu description systems, and successfully controlled labor, wine, and liquor costs.

ASSISTANT / GENERAL RESTAURANT MANAGER

Everett's 8800 & Andiamo, Big Sky Resort
, USA
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Promoted from AGM to GM at a fine-dining alpine, farm-to-table restaurant.
  • Led a team of 50+ employees serving over 400 guests daily.
  • Managed operations, controlled costs, organized events, and led training and staff development.

BEVERAGE MANAGER

Viking Ocean Cruises
, USA
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Head of the Bar Team supervising 50+ employees across 9 bars.
  • Led tastings, managed events and schedules, controlled sales targets and inventory.
  • Delivered record-high guest experience ratings for the Viking Bar Department.

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • P&L management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training
  • Operational efficiency
  • Performance evaluation
  • Inventory control
  • Cost control
  • Data analysis
  • Staff training/development
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Scheduling

Certification

Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers

References

Available upon request

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Macedonian, Mother tongue
  • Croatian, Fluent
  • Serbian, Fluent
  • Bosnian, Fluent
  • German, Basic
  • Greek, Intermediate

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Flatiron Hospitality
01.2025 - Current

GENERAL MANAGER

Major Food Group, The Grill & The Pool
01.2024 - 01.2024

GENERAL MANAGER

Sant Ambroeus Hospitality
07.2022 - 01.2024

GENERAL MANAGER

Gigino Trattoria & Gigino at Wagner Park
02.2021 - 06.2022

ASSISTANT / GENERAL RESTAURANT MANAGER

Everett's 8800 & Andiamo, Big Sky Resort
11.2018 - 04.2020

BEVERAGE MANAGER

Viking Ocean Cruises
04.2016 - 06.2018

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