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Christian Canzanella

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations.

Professional in coffee industry with expertise in creating high-quality beverages and providing exceptional customer interactions. History of maintaining clean and organized workspace while adapting to dynamic customer needs. Known for strong teamwork and ability to achieve consistent results in fast-paced environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Cucinetta Restaurant
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.

Chef De Rang/Head Bartender/Coffee Barista

Cosi Restaurant
01.2021 - Current

Maintained a clean and organized dining environment, ensuring a positive experience for guests.

  • Coordinated special events, creating memorable experiences for guests while maintaining excellent service levels.
  • Managed reservations efficiently, optimizing seating arrangements for maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in smooth restaurant operations.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by consistently demonstrating teamwork attitude and commitment to high-quality service.
  • Established effective communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to streamline restaurant operations.

Assistant Manager

Eat'aliano Restaurant
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.

Coffee Barista

Baci
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality coffee beverages and providing exceptional service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver timely and accurate orders during peak hours.

Bartender

HOTEL LUNA
06.2015 - 10.2018
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Restaurant Waiter

Paolino Restaurant
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Education

High School Diploma -

AXEL MUNTHEL Hospitality School
Capri
06-2016

Skills

  • Team management
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Menu development
  • Wine history
  • Full service restaurant background
  • Espresso machine operation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Cucinetta Restaurant
04.2023 - Current

Chef De Rang/Head Bartender/Coffee Barista

Cosi Restaurant
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Eat'aliano Restaurant
06.2019 - 01.2020

Coffee Barista

Baci
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bartender

HOTEL LUNA
06.2015 - 10.2018

Restaurant Waiter

Paolino Restaurant
06.2014 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

AXEL MUNTHEL Hospitality School
Christian Canzanella