Mayra Vieyra
Houston,TX
Summary
Business-focused hospitality professional with 15+ years of experience in catering sales, restaurant operations, and team leadership. Proven ability to coordinate staff, oversee event execution, and support budgets, reporting, and service standards. Known for building strong client relationships and improving profitability.
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sales Manager
El Tiempo Cantina Catering
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Presented catering packages and pricing to corporate and personal clients.
- Oversaw banquet events, weddings, and corporate functions, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and seamless execution.
- Grew business through outside catering sales, executed food deliveries to perfection and devised and implemented marketing and promotional campaigns.
- Coordinated menu planning with kitchen and catering operations teams.
- Answer incoming calls and email inquiries; respond to requests and guide clients through food and beverage menu selections.
- Maintained accurate records of sales activity and weekly reports.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
Assistant General Manager
El Tiempo Cantina, LLC
Houston, Texas
11.2009 - 10.2022
- Coordinated staff schedules, shift assignments, and daily floor coverage.
- Provided training to team members on guest service and menu standards.
- Monitored food quality, presentation, and service pace throughout service.
- Monitored compliance with health, safety, and sanitation procedures across restaurant areas.
- Supported general manager with budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Processed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to the payroll contractor.
- Facilitated HR team with benefit enrollment activities.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, including data entry into payroll system databases.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2010
Skills
- Catering management
- Banquet coordination
- Menu planning
- Event planning
- Client relations
- Restaurant operations
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Catering Sales Manager
El Tiempo Cantina Catering
10.2022 - 03.2026
Assistant General Manager
El Tiempo Cantina, LLC
11.2009 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College