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Natalia Raczkowska

London

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in hospitality and restaurant management, combining team leadership and staff development with a strong focus on customer service excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, licensing and health & safety compliance, as well as marketing and business development strategies. Skilled in payroll and HR administration, rota planning, labour management, stock control, supplier relations, budgeting, and financial oversight. Adept at training, onboarding, mentoring teams, and resolving conflicts to drive operational success. Committed to fostering growth within organisations while ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Steak & Co – Noble Restaurants Group
London
09.2016 - 04.2025
  • Successfully maintained a consistent 5-star EHO (Environmental Health Officer) hygiene rating
  • Conduct regular internal audits to uphold company standards
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, fire safety, and health & safety regulations
  • Oversee all operations in a high-volume Central London restaurant with a team of 40+
  • Manage financial performance including budgets, payroll, P&L, and supplier relations
  • Recruit, train, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a positive and motivated workplace
  • Handle guest relations, escalated feedback, and service recovery with confidence
  • Drive local marketing efforts and maintain strong brand identity
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, licensing, health, and fire safety regulations
  • Steadily promoted through roles at Steak & Co, from Server to Trainer, Assistant GM, and currently General Manager since 2021

Bar Supervisor / STM / Wait Staff

Bill’s Restaurant
London
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Led bar operations and floor coordination
  • Handled staff training, bookings, upselling, and administration duties
  • Played a key role in achieving monthly sales targets

Team Leader

J.D. Wetherspoon
London
10.2012 - 03.2014
  • Assisted management with stock control, shift leadership, and staff coaching
  • Focused on upholding company standards and customer satisfaction

Sales Consultant – Mobile Services

Play Mobile, Poland
01.2010 - 09.2012

• Sold broadband packages, mobile contracts, and additional services to individual clients.

• Delivered personalised customer service, adapting offers to clients’ needs.

• Handled customer queries, technical questions, and product support.

• Worked to meet and exceed monthly sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment.

Bar & Floor Associate / Waitress

Tsokkos Hotels
12.2008 - 11.2009
  • Delivered fast-paced service in a busy hotel setting
  • Maintained calm and professionalism in high-pressure situations

Shift Manager

McDonald’s
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • Supervised shifts, managed inventory, and trained staff
  • Maintained operational consistency and service quality

Education

Liceum Ogólnokształcące - Equivalent to UK A-Levels / High School Diploma

Liceum Ogólnokształcące

Skills

- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Licensing, Health & Safety Compliance

- Marketing & Business Development

- Training, Onboarding & Mentoring

- Rota Planning & Labour Management

- Conflict Resolution & Decision Making

- Customer Service Excellence

- Payroll & HR Administration

- Stock Control & Supplier Relations

- Budgeting & Financial Oversight

- Team Leadership & Staff Development

- Hospitality & Restaurant Management

Certification

  • Personal Alcohol Licence – Holder
  • First Aid Certificate – Valid (3 years)
  • Food Safety Level 2 – Certified
  • Health & Safety Level 2
  • Fire Safety Level 2
  • GDPR Awareness
  • Barista Course Level 2
  • Full UK Driving Licence – Category B

Languages

English
Polish

Timeline

General Manager

Steak & Co – Noble Restaurants Group
09.2016 - 04.2025

Bar Supervisor / STM / Wait Staff

Bill’s Restaurant
04.2014 - 09.2016

Team Leader

J.D. Wetherspoon
10.2012 - 03.2014

Sales Consultant – Mobile Services

Play Mobile, Poland
01.2010 - 09.2012

Bar & Floor Associate / Waitress

Tsokkos Hotels
12.2008 - 11.2009

Shift Manager

McDonald’s
06.2006 - 10.2007

Liceum Ogólnokształcące - Equivalent to UK A-Levels / High School Diploma

Liceum Ogólnokształcące
Natalia Raczkowska