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Marina Riga

Restaurant Manager
Athens

Summary

Highly proactive manager with 25 years of experience in team leadership in tourism industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings.

Professional with strong background in hospitality management, ready to drive operational excellence and elevate guest satisfaction. Adept at team collaboration, leading staff to meet and exceed goals, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, customer service, and financial oversight. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining high standards.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

3
3
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Consultant

Nova Real Estate Services
Athens, Greece
09.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to streamline processes for securing loans, scheduling inspections, and obtaining credit reports.
  • Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
  • Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Provided expert guidance on home staging techniques that resulted in faster sales at higher prices.
  • Managed multiple listings simultaneously while maintaining consistent communication with all parties involved in each transaction.
  • Coordinated multiple listings concurrently, ensuring effective communication with all parties involved in each transaction.
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly while maintaining strict confidentiality during negotiations and transactions.
  • Collaborated with other real estate professionals such as attorneys and title agents to ensure seamless transactions for all parties involved.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes (500 properties portfolio)

Owner/Operator

PELAGOS SAILING
Athens, Greece
01.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw company operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
  • Overlooked 2 boats' chartering procedures
  • Maintenance operations management
  • Managed financial oversight to ensure budget compliance

Restaurant Manager

Remezzo Mykonos
Perifereiaki Enotita Mykonou, Greece
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Managed daily operations, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and quality in food and service.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff (50 employees), fostering a skilled and motivated team.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.

Restaurant Manager

Lykovrisi, Glyfada
Glyfada, Greece
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Strategy, menus, recruiting, training, and all operations needed prior the restaurant's opening
  • Ensure efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
  • Organized and supervised shifts for 40 staff members to ensure smooth operational flow.
  • Coordinated logistics for various events, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Ensured efficient restaurant operations and maintained high production and quality standards.
  • Greeted and encouraged customer feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant operations.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans for special events, promotions, and community outreach efforts to boost brand visibility.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
  • Created marketing plans for special events, promotions, and community outreach to enhance brand visibility.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.

Hotel & Restaurant Manager

The Twentyone Hotel
Kifissia, Greece
10.2019 - 10.2023

HOTEL

  • Managed daily hotel operations to enhance guest experience and streamline processes.
  • Plan and organize hotel activities to drive sales.
  • Monitored hotel expenses to ensure budget adherence and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Plan and implement marketing campaigns with marketing teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with visitors and clients.
  • Suggest and implement new ideas.
  • Training and evaluating staff performance (15 employees).
  • Prepare and manage schedules and shifts.

RESTAURANT

  • F&B cost control, create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses.
  • Reservations and hosting. Oversee the dining room, check-in with customers and balance seating capacity
  • Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
  • Coordinated various events to enhance guest experience.
  • Ensured efficient restaurant operation and maintained high production and quality standards.
  • Management skills and experience in both front and back of the house
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.

Operations Manager

INTERNI by GRAND HYATT
Athens, Greece
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements (50 employees).
  • Supervised operations staff to ensure compliance with company policies and foster a productive work environment.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Trained and guided team members to achieve and sustain high productivity and performance standards.

Manager

Pitsilis Group
Athens, Greece
09.2000 - 08.2019

ROCK & ROLL - BALTHAZAR Athens - BALTHAZAR Mykonos - GASPAR

  • Interviews, hiring, training, organizing and supervising shifts (30-120 people)
  • Controlled F&B costs by creating detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses.
  • Planned and executed events to promote the restaurant and attract new patrons.
  • Reservations, oversee the dining room, check-in with customers and balance seating capacity
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery..
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels..
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements..

Education

Bachelor Degree - Greek Culture

University of Cyprus
Cyprus
09.2006

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Airline Management

IATA
Greece
06.2002

Diploma - Airline Industry Specialist

Omega
Athens
06.2001

Skills

Inventory management

Labor management

Staff scheduling (up to 120 employees)

Customer engagement

Budget planning

Menu development

Hiring decisions

Restaurant promotion

POS system

Operations management

Reservation management

Online ordering management

Cost control

Software

Microsoft Office

CRM

Micros

Amvrosia-Alexandros

Travelling

Results-driven professional with extensive international travel experience that has strengthened adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in managing complex travel logistics, working independently in fast-paced environments, and building effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Brings a global perspective, strong organizational skills, and the ability to remain flexible and composed under changing circumstances.

Timeline

Real Estate Consultant

Nova Real Estate Services
09.2025 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Remezzo Mykonos
01.2025 - 09.2025

Restaurant Manager

Lykovrisi, Glyfada
04.2024 - 01.2025

Operations Manager

INTERNI by GRAND HYATT
01.2020 - 06.2023

Hotel & Restaurant Manager

The Twentyone Hotel
10.2019 - 10.2023

Owner/Operator

PELAGOS SAILING
01.2018 - Current

Manager

Pitsilis Group
09.2000 - 08.2019

Bachelor Degree - Greek Culture

University of Cyprus

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Airline Management

IATA

Diploma - Airline Industry Specialist

Omega
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