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Zaneta Bubiak

Zaneta Bubiak

Inverness,Highland

Summary

Forward-thinking Assistant Manager skilled at leading teams to efficiently meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Upbeat and proactive with strong focus on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Food and beverage manager

AC Marriott Hotel
Inverness, Highland
10.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with alcohol regulations, upholding brand integrity consistently.
  • Coordinated daily briefings with service team to address reservations and special requirements.
  • Maintained communication with kitchen crew for efficient order relay and prompt service.
  • Implemented rigorous cleanliness protocols, reinforcing hygiene standards across the establishment.
  • Mediated customer complaints professionally, safeguarding the establishment's reputation.
  • Developed marketing strategies to boost patronage during holidays and special events.
  • Evaluated individual team performance regularly, identifying growth opportunities and commendable efforts.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, minimising waste and maximising profit margins.

Assistant manager

Nandos
Inverness
12.2023 - Current

• Addressing customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.

• Lead the team to achieve high quality of customer service.

• Lead by example. Active cooperation with the team to improve the customer service.

• Management of the Restaurant team ensuring the smooth running of all lunch and dinner service.

• Ensure that guests receive an efficient, consistent and professional service from all members of the team.

Assistant Manager

McKays Hotel Bar and Restaurant
Pitlochry
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.
  • Lead the team to achive high quality of customer service.
  • Lead by example. Active cooperation with the team to improve the customer service.
  • Management of the Restaurant team ensuring the smooth running of all breakfast, luch and dinner service.
  • Ensure that guests recive an efficient, consistent and professional service from all members of the team.
  • Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Motivated management and staff teams to consistently deliver high quality, customer-focused service.

Assistant Manager

The House of Bruar Restaurant
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross
03.2016 - 05.2022
  • Provide the highest quality customer experience to the Restaurant.
  • Support the delivery of high quality and efficient commercial services in Restaurant.
  • Support Restaurant Manager on daily duties.
  • Ensure the Restaurant team is motivated,engaged and able to provide the highest quality of customer experience and service in the Restaurant.
  • Engage with customers to ensure their expectations are met and to adress any problems as efficiently and effectively as possible.
  • Work closely with all Restaurant team ( Kitchen, Menagement,Front of the House).
  • Support the development and implementation of appropriate trading policies,procedures and training to ensure staff provide a high-quality service.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.
  • Oversaw daily operations of restaurant, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
  • Take an active role in the safety and security of the building, including locking-up.
  • Participate in the duty rota.

Store supervisor

Shell
Opole, Poland
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
  • Resolved complaints to achieve full customer satisfaction.
  • Established loss prevention strategies to protect store assets.
  • Led high-performing teams of 10 staff to achieve sales targets.
  • Trained team to upsell products and navigate POS systems.
  • Managed stock levels to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Embedded product range knowledge across team to drive sales.
  • Coached team to deliver top-quality customer service and uphold brand values.
  • Updated pricing and promotions to fulfil store goals.
  • Facilitated smooth store operations, performing daily opening and closing functions.
  • Redesigned store layouts to improve customer flow, maximising footfall opportunities.
  • Adapted product range and merchandising based on market trends.

Cashier

PKN Orlen
Głubczyce, Poland
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Displayed and restocked merchandise by following brand guidelines.
  • Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
  • Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.

Store manager

Shell
Opole, Poland
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
  • Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
  • Set SMART goals for store team, developing staff abilities and increasing sales performance.
  • Kept awareness of competitor activity and developed ideas to promote store.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding store staff.
  • Challenged and inspired team members to achieve business results.
  • Solicited customer feedback to understand customer needs and constantly improve product offerings.
  • Led regular staff performance reviews to provide guidance and support for individual development.
  • Built brand loyalty by promoting company loyalty schemes, hosting events and engaging with repeat customers.
  • Analysed daily and weekly sales results and maintained ongoing, productive dialogue with area manager and peers on sales performance.
  • Optimised store performance through continuous evaluation of existing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.

Education

Journalist and Social communication bacherol - Jurnalist

Opole University
Opole, Poland
06.2012

Skills

  • Inspiring leadership
  • Target motivated
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Department management
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Training
  • Staff Management
  • Staff supervision
  • Fast Learner

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

References

Chris Lees, Restaurant Manager , The House of Bruar

C,lees2912@gmail.com, mob:07887760992

Will Stephenson , Head of the Restaurant , The House of Bruar

stephenson.will@gmail.com, mob: 07811431996

Timeline

Food and beverage manager

AC Marriott Hotel
10.2024 - Current

Assistant manager

Nandos
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

McKays Hotel Bar and Restaurant
05.2022 - 11.2024

Assistant Manager

The House of Bruar Restaurant
03.2016 - 05.2022

Store manager

Shell
03.2013 - 02.2016

Store supervisor

Shell
08.2010 - 05.2013

Cashier

PKN Orlen
06.2009 - 06.2010

Journalist and Social communication bacherol - Jurnalist

Opole University
Zaneta Bubiak