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AssistantManager

MCKENZIE JAMES

Cardiff

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in profitable, smooth-running sales operations. Adept in charismatic management techniques, inspiring team leadership and effective budgetary operations. Specialist knowledge of insurance products and regulations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant manager

Mint & Mustard (Inspiring Restaurants Limited)
Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
2015.10 - Current
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.
  • Enforced company policies and guidelines for all employees.
  • Worked with store manager to develop action plans to increase performance and exceed sales KPIs.
  • Maintained store appearance, including shelving organisation, store layout and visual merchandise planning.
  • Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.
  • Built customer relationships with consultative sales approach.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired high-performing individuals, developing passionate, dedicated teams.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.

Restaurant supervisor

La Porte Des Indes (Blue Elephant Group)
London
2012.11 - 2015.09
  • Ensured exceptional health and safety standards by closely monitoring restaurant operations.
  • Led motivated teams of front- and back-of-house staff, achieving high-quality standards and service.
  • Strategically planned and reviewed restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
  • Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
  • Protected brand image with exceptional restaurant presentation and maintenance.
  • Improved Front-of-House (FOH) staff productivity by elevating greeting and seating processes.
  • Encouraged feedback from restaurant customers, using insights to implement positive process changes.
  • Analysed operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Delhi University
Delhi, India
1997.04 - 2000.03

Personal License -

BIIAB
UNITED KINGDOM

Skills

  • Target motivated
  • Orienting and training
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Inspiring leadership
  • Operational support
  • Department management
  • Customer-focused

Timeline

Assistant manager

Mint & Mustard (Inspiring Restaurants Limited)
2015.10 - Current

Restaurant supervisor

La Porte Des Indes (Blue Elephant Group)
2012.11 - 2015.09

Bachelor of Arts -

Delhi University
1997.04 - 2000.03

Personal License -

BIIAB
MCKENZIE JAMES