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SUZY ZHAO

SUZY ZHAO

New York,NY

Summary

Accomplished Hospitality Professional with 3+ years in Manhattan’s K-town, excelling in server, bartender, and Restaurant Management roles. Expertise includes restaurant operations, menu strategy, and labor management, driving revenue-focused initiatives. Collaborates effectively with front- and back-of-house teams to enhance guest service and optimize high-volume floor operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

StickyTech LLC & App Developer
New York, New York
03.2025 - Current

Co-founded technology company, leading development of consumer mobile app that addressed user needs.

  • Developed innovative mobile applications for diverse client needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features.
  • Led brainstorming sessions to generate new app ideas and solutions.

Restaurant Manager

Xiang La Hot Pot
New York, New York
04.2026 - 07.2026

• Developed and updated food and beverage menus, introduced AYCE offerings and seasonal promotions, and optimized pricing to enhance guest experience and increase sales.

• Managed staff scheduling and adjusted labor in real-time to align with sales volume and operational needs, ensuring cost-effective staffing.

  • Managed daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Trained and supervised staff to uphold service standards and efficiency.
  • Coordinated inventory management for food and beverage supplies.

Bartender

Noflex NYC
New York, New York
09.2024 - 12.2024

• Provided fast, attentive bar service while accurately managing multiple guest orders during high-volume shifts.

• Prepared cocktails and beverages, processed POS orders and payments, maintained station standards, and enhanced overall floor service.

  • Mixed cocktails and beverages to meet customer preferences.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Bartender & Server

PLAN B Lounge Bar
New York
05.2022 - 07.2024

• Provided full-service hospitality in Manhattan K-town, balancing table service and bartending during busy evening and weekend shifts.

• Took accurate POS orders, served food and beverages, processed payments, maintained tables, and independently managed guest needs from seating through checkout.

• Trained 5 new bartenders and helped develop cocktail offerings that increased cocktail sales by approximately 10%.

• Built strong familiarity with K-town dining culture, shared-table service, and Korean food and beverage service expectations.

Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University
Houston
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Facilitated recitation sections for undergraduate courses in Mechanics – PHYS 206, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics – PHYS 207, which enhanced students' understanding and application of complex concepts.

Fashion Seller

Poshmark
Houston
10.2018 - 06.2019

Visiting Research Assistant

UC Berkley & Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
San Francisco
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Designed the Data acquisition system for the SuperCDMS dark matter experiments
  • Involved in the design, optimization and production of the test end of SuperCDMS dark matter experiments

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
Houston
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Involved in Detector Configuration and Data Quality Monitoring for SuperCDMS Dark Matter experiment
  • Maintained the group webpage and computing cluster

Visiting Research Assistant

UCLA
Los Angeles
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Optimize cooling efficiency of dark matter detector

Education

Ph.D. - Physics

New York University
New York, NY
05-2024

Master's - Physics

Texas A&M University
Houston, United States
12-2016

Bachelor's - Applied Physics

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China
07-2013

Skills

  • Mobile app development
  • Python/C/C/Javascript/Matlab
  • Team Collaboration
  • Staff Training
  • Guest Service & Menu Guidance
  • Korean dining knowledge
  • Bartending & Cocktails
  • Presentation software

Languages

  • Chinese, Native
  • English, Professional

Passions

  • Fashion buyer
  • Piano
  • Texas Hold'em
  • Travelling
  • Delicious food and creative cocktail

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Xiang La Hot Pot
04.2026 - 07.2026

Co-Founder

StickyTech LLC & App Developer
03.2025 - Current

Bartender

Noflex NYC
09.2024 - 12.2024

Bartender & Server

PLAN B Lounge Bar
05.2022 - 07.2024

Fashion Seller

Poshmark
10.2018 - 06.2019

Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University
09.2018 - 05.2020

Visiting Research Assistant

UC Berkley & Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
05.2018 - 10.2018

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
05.2015 - 08.2018

Visiting Research Assistant

UCLA
06.2012 - 10.2012

Ph.D. - Physics

New York University

Master's - Physics

Texas A&M University

Bachelor's - Applied Physics

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
SUZY ZHAO