Manager
CurrentOversee all aspects of operations of a bar in central Helsinki, inclusive of employee cycles, vendor negotiations, marketing, and general upkeep of facilities.Expertly helmed a team of 7 to 10 individuals, overseeing the full spectrum of the employment life cycle, inclusive of recruiting, training, ongoing support, and termination when necessary while maintaining a keen awareness to collective agreements. Maintained excellent service standards and heightened customer satisfaction through continuous employee training and efficient operation management. Negotiated advantageous agreements with suppliers, skillfully managed inventory, pricing, and profitability. Planned and implemented effective marketing and social media strategies catalyzing notable sales growth, using relevant data and analytics to drive informed decision making. Orchestrated seamless events and facility rentals, while upholding strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Further duties include ensuring security of facilities, investigating incidents and improving policies and procedures where appropriate, upkeep of all health and safety plans, all administrative duties, acting as liaison between vendors and company, on and off site marketing initiatives inclusive of graphic design and social media, maintaining awareness of local legislations and collective agreements and acting in kind, scheduling, salaries, hands on maintenance when possible (eg: basic IT, plumbing, and other handiwork as expertise allows), assisting with on the floor support as needed and maintaining a minimum of 6 independent bar shifts per month. Key Achievements: Lowered employee turnover, established a new organizational talent framework, developed training materials and resources for staff to increase productivity in day to day tasks Increased year on year sales by through effective marketing strategies inclusive of social media development, events, and third party exposure