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Anton  Marinov

Anton Marinov

London

Summary

Efficient Manager capable of acting in multiple capacities to promote efficient and high-quality operations. Diplomatic and engaging professional able to handle challenging requests with friendly and knowledgeable support. Adept at managing different types of venues including Bars and Restaurants .

Detailed orientated individual experienced in administrative procedures. Oversees day-to-day duties with strong planning and organisation skills to delivers projects in timely manner.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Duty Manager

Drake & Morgan - The Sipping Room
London
04.2023 - Current
  • Initiated and implemented plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
  • Handled guest complaints to protect brand reputation.
  • Actioned and resolved guest feedback to boost service quality.
  • Trained front of house staff in interaction best practices, boosting guest satisfaction survey scores.
  • Updated promotions to leverage upselling opportunities.
  • Wrote end of shift reports to facilitate service continuity.
  • Training on food and beverage knowledge on a weekly basis
  • Working closely with GM to improve health and Safety rating from 4 to 5 stars
  • Keep the staff cost on a level on 30-33%
  • The venue serves +1000 guests weekly

Assistant General Manager

Cinnamon kitchen City
London
01.2017 - 04.2023

Improving the overall rating on different review platforms ( OpenTable from 4.1 to 4.4 , DesignMyNight .. etc

Reducing the labour cost from 37% to 31-32%

Delegating tasks effectively.

Coordinate the activities of the from of house and back of house teams.

Handle pressure in a fast paced commercial operation.

Market the restaurant through publicity.

Staff rota - control of staff cost on a weekly basis

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Health & Safety rules and regulations including Alert65 platform

Good communication skills and can build relationships with customers.

Extensive knowledge of food, wine and beverages, etc.

Customer service

Event management - working closely with events team to deliver best customers experience

Ordering supplies

Running promotional campaigns

Staff recruitment

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Cinnamon Club
London
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Reduced labour costs while maintaining excellent service and profit levels.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environments, reducing injury and incident risks.
  • Analysed operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service levels.

Bar and Restaurant Supervisor

Cinnamon Soho
London
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt, courteous service to patrons.
  • Developed menus with strict cost controls to maximise restaurant profits.
  • Led by example in providing customers with attentive, professional restaurant service.
  • Created team building initiatives to encourage upselling and meet revenue targets.

Bartender

Reastaurants ans Bars
Sofia, Bulgaria
05.2005 - 01.2014
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.

Education

Bachelor - Social Health and Hospital Management

Medical University, Sofia Bulgaria
09/2007 - 06/2011

Master - Marketing

University of National And World Economy, Sofia Bulgaria
09/2011 - 06/2013

Skills

  • Customer relations expertise
  • Service management
  • Guest engagement strategies
  • Guest experience improvement
  • Venue sales
  • People management
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Employee development
  • Personal licence holder

Languages

English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Native

Timeline

Duty Manager - Drake & Morgan - The Sipping Room
04.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager - Cinnamon kitchen City
01.2017 - 04.2023
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Cinnamon Club
06.2016 - 01.2017
Bar and Restaurant Supervisor - Cinnamon Soho
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bartender - Reastaurants ans Bars
05.2005 - 01.2014
Medical University - Bachelor , Social Health and Hospital Management
09/2007 - 06/2011
University of National And World Economy - Master , Marketing
09/2011 - 06/2013
Anton Marinov