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Karen Polyviou

Cook
Oroklini

Summary

Dedicated Head Cook passionate about creating memorable meals. Knowledgeable in Healthy Fast Food and Grab and Go Ranges. Offering successful career history comprising more than 25 years.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Freshly Chopped Cyprus
Larnaca
11.2017 - Current
  • Created and implemented the menu for the franchise in Cyprus taking into account the local cuisine and making it cost effective. Introduced the Grab and Go range to the franchise to improve productivity and time serving customers.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Trained new employees to the company.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Introduced outside catering to the company, including platters, Corporate breakfasts and party catering.
  • Introduced delivery service to the Company.

Overseas Sales Manager

Growmush Industries Ltd
Avgorou
07.1995 - 12.2015

Controlled the overseas sales for the United Kingdom,Germany and Belgium.


Negotiated prices and payment terms.


Controlled the logistics for the transportation of all containers between the Company and the customer.


All in One Restaurant

F and P Ltd
Bristol
05.1985 - 12.1993
  • Created Menu for the start of the Restaurant.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Buying stock and quality control.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monmouth School For Girls
Monmouth
09.1971 - 07.1980

Skills

Effective leader

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Timeline

General Manager

Freshly Chopped Cyprus
11.2017 - Current

Overseas Sales Manager

Growmush Industries Ltd
07.1995 - 12.2015

All in One Restaurant

F and P Ltd
05.1985 - 12.1993

High School Diploma -

Monmouth School For Girls
09.1971 - 07.1980
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