Marikate Marino
Novato
Summary
Highly-motivated, multi-industry experienced worker with 5+ years of managing experience. Eager to take on new challenges and opportunities; demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable in managing and executing effectively and empathetically. Proficient in both employee development and team building and training.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Blue Barn
Novato
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generating
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and products.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
Kitchen Manager
Brew Coffee and Beer House
Santa Rosa
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and sanitation roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Maintained food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
- Assisted with menu planning, budgeting and cost control processes in the kitchen.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Executed hands-on preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment functional.
- Provided excellent customer service and product knowledge in fast-paced environment supervising teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Winemaker
DaVero Farms & Winery
Healdsburg
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Sanitized and maintained fermenters, presses and other winemaking equipment.
- Calibrated pH meters before use on a daily basis prior to measuring acidity levels in musts or wines.
- Collaborated closely with Winemaker to ensure consistent quality standards were achieved throughout entire harvest process.
- Assisted in the sorting and destemming of grapes for fermentation process.
Marketing & Photography Manager
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Proficient in Adobe Lightroom and other software applications.
- Composed creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Knowledgeable in maintaining photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, and tripods.
- Managed social media.
General Manager
Native Foods Cafe
Novato
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Hired qualified employees and trained them on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored labor costs to remain within budget.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Reviewed financial statements and profit/loss reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Skills
- People leading
- Health code requirements and food safety
- Photography
- Operations oversight and strategy
- Staff development
- P&L management
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- Customer service
- Employee training and team building
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Budgeting and cost control
Timeline
General Manager
Blue Barn
03.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Brew Coffee and Beer House
11.2021 - 07.2024
Winemaker
DaVero Farms & Winery
09.2021 - 10.2021
Marketing & Photography Manager
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas
04.2019 - 02.2020
General Manager
Native Foods Cafe
09.2013 - 10.2017