Maria Eva Szasz
Hull,Kingston upon Hull
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in financial forecasting, product development, and team leadership. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, SAGE Accounts, customer relationship management, and logistical planning. Committed to health and safety standards, with strengths in process optimisation, inventory control, and crisis management, seeking to drive impactful growth in future roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef manager
Caterlink
Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
2025.09 - Current
- Ensured compliance with food hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Spearheaded the redesigning of the kitchen layout for better functionality and efficiency.
- Implemented new cooking techniques to enhance the taste and presentation of dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow by implementing efficient operational procedures.
- Assisted in marketing efforts with attractive food presentations increasing footfall.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak times.
- Managed a team of chefs, ensuring high-quality food preparation.
- Maintained stock control systems reducing wastage and lowering costs.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
Payroll administrator
Age UK
Rushden, Northamptonshire
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Facilitated management decisions by providing relevant payroll expenditure reports regularly.
- Managed timesheets, ensuring accurate reflection of employees' working hours.
- Stayed abreast with latest tax laws to maintain compliance within the organisation's payroll system.
- Generated reports, aiding in management decision-making processes.
- Liaised with external agencies such as HMRC to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Managed annual leave records accurately; helped avoid conflicts and disruptions due to overlapping holidays.
- Administered confidential payroll records, meticulously maintaining data integrity.
- Leveraged strong mathematical abilities for precise, accurate payroll calculations.
- Documented employee attendance, leave and overtime and updated database.
- Utilised advanced Excel skills to create up-to-date reports.
inventory and Investigation
Whistle
Rushden, Northamptonshire
2021.05 - 2022.10
- Analysed problems and evaluated solutions to make informed decisions.
- Delivered on targets with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Learned and applied new skills to enhance daily task execution.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Applied a positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Ensured punctuality to maintain workflow and support team operations.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Economics University
Timisoara, RomaniaSkills
- Menu innovation
- Menu cost analysis
- Kitchen emergency management
- Health and safety management
- Inventory control
- Supply chain management
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Process optimisation tools
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Customer relationship management systems
- SAGE Accounts
- Team Leadership
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Constructive criticism
- Ethical conduct
- Client account management
- SAGE Accounts
Timeline
Chef manager
Caterlink
2025.09 - Current
Payroll administrator
Age UK
2022.10 - 2023.05
inventory and Investigation
Whistle
2021.05 - 2022.10
Diploma of Higher Education -
Economics University