Pinelopi Vamvoura
Kogarah,Australia
Summary
Restaurant manager with 15+years' experience managing hotels and restaurants in Greece and in Australia. I am passionate about people and naturally excel at providing their needs. Delegating and managing a team smoothly reflects my true character as I pride myself on my integrity, honesty, maturity, and common sense. I pride myself on my appearance and my excellent communication skills. I am energetic and like to turn an unpleasant situation good with my positive attitude. Above all I know I am an asset to any team that gives me the opportunity to shine.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Venue Manager
Manta Restaurant
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assist in managing daily operations in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Perform daily opening and closing duties
- Execute daily ordering as needed
- Accurately complete all accounting functions
- Provide accurate food and beverage and credit card sales information
- Assist with human resources functions as necessary
- Assist with administrative duties
- Report to General Manager when requested.
G.M
I am Angus Steakhouse – Marina Investments
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Recruiting, training, and supervising staff
- Agreeing and managing budgets
- Creating staffing rosters
- Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation
- Promoting and marketing the business
- Overseeing stock levels and ordering supplies
- Preparing and presenting staffing/sales reports
- Keeping statistical and financial records.
Venue Manager
Nicks’s Seafood Restaurant – Marina Investments
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist in managing daily operations in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Perform daily opening and closing duties
- Execute daily ordering as needed
- Accurately complete all accounting functions
- Provide accurate food and beverage and credit card sales information
- Assist with human resources functions as necessary
- Assist with administrative duties
- Report to General Manager when requested.
Assistant Venue Manager
Loulou Bistro – Etymon Projects
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Operating the venue in the absence of the Restaurant Manager while supporting the General Managers direction of the business priorities
- Assisting with the recruitment of new staff, onboarding training, and developing the FOH team
- Bookings and Functions
- Opening- closing the venue
- Mentoring and supporting the FOH team to deliver a high- quality execution of service
- Supported the strategy around growing the community of locals and regulars within around the business.
Business Director
Pasha’s Restaurant / Konak Turkish Kitchen / Turkuaz / Mama’s Faktory
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Successfully managed family-owned restaurants more than 4 years
- Achieved high scores in reviews
- Increased sales almost 40% in all businesses.
Social brew Café
12.2011 - 03.2017
Zebra lounge Café
12.2011 - 03.2017
Hurricane’s Grill
12.2011 - 03.2017
Ble Greek Kouzina
12.2011 - 03.2017
GRK Mascot
12.2011 - 03.2017
The Good filo
12.2011 - 03.2017
General Manager
Pebble Beach Hotel
05.2008 - 10.2011
General Manager
Porto Lesvos Hotel 1 & 2
01.2003 - 07.2005
Education
Human Resources Management -
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
01.2017
Hospitality management -
Strathfield
01.2013
Hotel and Catering Operations -
Ministry of Tourism- University of Aegean
01.2001
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Proficient with POS systems
- Upselling techniques
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Multi-tasking
- Building customers loyalty
Additionalinformation
Yes, Full work rights
Timeline
Venue Manager
Manta Restaurant
02.2024 - 06.2024
G.M
I am Angus Steakhouse – Marina Investments
01.2023 - 01.2024
Venue Manager
Nicks’s Seafood Restaurant – Marina Investments
10.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Venue Manager
Loulou Bistro – Etymon Projects
02.2022 - 09.2022
Business Director
Pasha’s Restaurant / Konak Turkish Kitchen / Turkuaz / Mama’s Faktory
01.2017 - 02.2022
Social brew Café
12.2011 - 03.2017
Zebra lounge Café
12.2011 - 03.2017
Hurricane’s Grill
12.2011 - 03.2017
Ble Greek Kouzina
12.2011 - 03.2017
GRK Mascot
12.2011 - 03.2017
The Good filo
12.2011 - 03.2017
General Manager
Pebble Beach Hotel
05.2008 - 10.2011
General Manager
Porto Lesvos Hotel 1 & 2
01.2003 - 07.2005
Human Resources Management -
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Hospitality management -
Strathfield
Hotel and Catering Operations -
Ministry of Tourism- University of Aegean