Paula Carina Davtjan
Restaurant Manager
Amsterdam
Summary
Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Bar Carter
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and staff training programs.
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Cafe Panache
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed a team of bartenders/servers and supervised bar operations
- Created cocktail menus, regularly updating and adapting offerings to meet market trends
- Responsible for price calculations and profit margin analysis
- Streamlined administrative processes and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers
- Assisted in the overall management of the establishment, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided coaching and training as needed to improve team performance
- Assumed responsibility for inventory management, procurement, and cost control measures to optimize resource utilization
- Efficiently managed and synchronized work schedules
Assistant Producer
Union Content
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the creation of graphic materials for the marketing department
- Assisted with drafting contracts for the production cast
- Wrote/created pitch decks
- Worked with members of the production team to develop a production schedule
- Reviewed scripts and storyboards for errors in continuity or logic
Media Intern
Sunny State Agency
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with the management of clients and finding new clientele
- Managed social media pages like Instagram and created innovative posts to achieve audience satisfaction
- Wrote content for the company's website
Senior Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided guests with drink suggestions and knowledge about drink recipes
- Monitored bar inventory
- Developed new cocktail recipes
- Trained new employees
Bartender/Supervisor
Aran Irish Pub
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed orders, supervised stock, and occasionally altered menus for seasonal offers
- Trained new employees
- Managed schedules
Server
Gustav Gastro
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Education
Media and Culture -
University of Amsterdam
09.2019 - 9 2022
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Training and Staff Development
- Financial & Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth
- Customer Service Excellence
- Menu & Cocktail Creation
- Process Optimization & SOP Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Excel
- Content Creation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/28/97
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Bar Carter
01.2025 - Current
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Cafe Panache
10.2022 - 12.2024
Assistant Producer
Union Content
08.2022 - 11.2022
Media Intern
Sunny State Agency
06.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
08.2021 - 08.2022
Media and Culture -
University of Amsterdam
09.2019 - 9 2022
Bartender/Supervisor
Aran Irish Pub
05.2017 - 08.2021
Server
Gustav Gastro
06.2016 - 08.2016