At a glance
John Ozuzu (Restaurant Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. John brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Presentation, Driving Sales And Revenue, - Student Development and Budgeting & Cash Management. John studied M.Sc. Management & Production Engineering (in progress) at Southern Federal University, Russia.
About
Results‑driven hospitality and restaurant operations professional with over 10 years of experience managing restaurant and bar outlets, hotel events, and client relationships. Skilled in team leadership, guest experience, inventory and cost control, POS and cash management, and business development. Proven track record of increasing revenue, improving customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency across fast‑paced, customer‑facing environments.
Expertise
Career
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Transguard Group of Companies - Dubai, UAE (Deli Sushi Restaurant)
Led daily restaurant operations, coordinated front‑of‑house and kitchen teams, ensured food quality, hygiene and safety, coached staff, managed guest concerns and service recovery, and maintained high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
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First Bank of Nigeria PLC
Managed a portfolio of over 150 retail and corporate clients, grew loan portfolio from ₦50M to ₦80M, originated ₦100M in loans, drove 50% business growth through cross‑selling, and leveraged CRM analytics to improve portfolio performance by 40%.
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Grand Cubana Hotels & Event Centre
Developed corporate business opportunities for accommodation and event services, built and maintained client relationships, negotiated packages, coordinated with operational teams to deliver seamless guest experiences, and increased bookings through proactive business development.
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Mimi’s Place Restaurant & Lounge
Supervised bar operations, trained and mentored staff, managed inventory and cash handling, ensured compliance with health and safety standards, and contributed to sales growth through excellent customer engagement.
Foundations
M.Sc. Management & Production Engineering (in progress)
B.Sc. Business Management
Quick answers
John Ozuzu (Restaurant Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. John brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Business Presentation, Driving Sales And Revenue, - Student Development and Budgeting & Cash Management. John studied M.Sc. Management & Production Engineering (in progress) at Southern Federal University, Russia.
John Ozuzu is based in Nigeria.
John's top skills are Business Presentation (Expert), Driving Sales And Revenue (Advanced), - Student Development (Intermediate), Budgeting & Cash Management (Intermediate), Business Development (Intermediate) and Client Relationship Management (Intermediate).
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