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Adam Theobald

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Current Restaurant & Bar Manager at a popular fusion restaurant in South Yarra with over 4 years of management experience and 9 years industry experience across small businesses as well as 5-star hotels. Extensive knowledge of the industry through specialised study and immersion into sectors of Food and Beverage, and Entertainment and Recreation' sectors, ranging from high end service to community service. Versatile food & beverage skills with a dedication to accuracy and efficiency, served with a positive attitude, to deliver the highest quality service. Understands the value of an effective and efficient team and motivating all members to achieve their highest potential to achieve the best possible standards to best represent the venue.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Rock Sugar Thai Fusion
South Yarra, VIC
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service and high customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and timely supply ordering.
  • Supervised floor and bar staff, providing training and support for enhanced performance.
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and evaluation of all employees.
  • Established strong relationships with supplier representatives from various companies.
  • Handled guest communications for organizing functions, ensuring every detail met expectations.

Bar Manager

The Grand Hyatt
Melbourne, VIC
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed and implemented budgets which increased bar revenue yearly. Achieved yearly targets and exceeded 2022 target by 3.2%%
  • Managing the Ruco Cocktail bar 4 days a week and the Collin's Kitchen restaurant 1 day a week
  • Responsible for ensuring bar standards and cleanliness is maintained. Since assuming this responsibility the bar has turned around scores of 100% in all areas. An improvement from previous records
  • Involved in recruitment of bar staff, training and supervision of 4-6 member bar team and 8-11 member restaurant team Overseeing food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency and set and maintained highest drink quality and service standards
  • Focused on guest satisfaction through the hotel's guest satisfaction survey platform to analyse areas of improvement

Food & Beverage Supervisor

The Grand Hyatt
Melbourne, VIC
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supervised the Hotel Cocktail Bar Ruco
  • Crafted new signature and seasonal cocktails to rejuvenate the bar's menu
  • Managed a team of 4-8 staff running the bar
  • Ordering of alcoholic and mixing beverages for the restaurant and bar Liaising with beverage suppliers
  • Ran private functions in the bar ranging from 20-120 guests with varying packages and services

Food & Beverage Attendant

The Grand Hyatt
Melbourne, VIC
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Pass waiter for first 6 months of employment
  • Section/Lounge Waiter and Staff Training Coach Hosting - Welcoming and seating guests while managing the booking allocations
  • Bartender for Restaurant and Bistro Bar as well as Cocktail Bar
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage
  • Operated cash registers to handle both cash and card transactions, providing customers with appropriate change and receipts

Barista

Husband Cafe
South Yarra, VIC
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Qualified Barista General waiting and cashiering duties
  • Serve customers and work with other staff in friendly, courteous, helpful and professional manner
  • Back-of-house duties - Washing dishes, polishing and closing
  • Assumed all responsibilities of opening, running the cafe, cashing off and closing once a week. Providing some reprieve for the small business owner.

Education

Level 1 Introductory Wine Sommelier - Wine Knowledge Studies

Court of Master Sommeliers
International
06-2025

Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management - Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
11-2020

Food & Safety Handling -

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
04-2018

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

VCGLR
Melbourne, VIC
11-2016

Barista License -

Gurkha Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11-2015

Skills

  • Experience with Infrasys & ImPOS POS System and TableSolutions & Sevenrooms booking systems
  • Willingness and eagerness to learn and progress
  • Effective management in high pressure situations Fast paced and high quality service standards
  • Effective and efficient leadership qualities
  • Ability to motivate a team for consistency, improvement and positivity
  • Courteous, cheerful, and friendly with a natural ability to communicate well with people
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a team and independently Excellent organizational and IT skills
  • Value ethical service and teamwork
  • Positive and proactive attitude

References

  • Henri Sarrasin - Grand Hyatt Food & Beverage Director -Details upon request
  • Lalaine Molina - Grand Hyatt Associate Director of Food & Beverage - Details upon request
  • Kaitrin Souphan - Rock Sugar Owner - Details upon requests

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Rock Sugar Thai Fusion
06.2023 - Current

Bar Manager

The Grand Hyatt
09.2021 - 05.2023

Food & Beverage Supervisor

The Grand Hyatt
02.2021 - 09.2021

Food & Beverage Attendant

The Grand Hyatt
08.2017 - 02.2021

Barista

Husband Cafe
01.2016 - 09.2017

Level 1 Introductory Wine Sommelier - Wine Knowledge Studies

Court of Master Sommeliers

Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management - Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Food & Safety Handling -

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

VCGLR

Barista License -

Gurkha Institute of Technology

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