Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Generic

angela platts

Taree,NSW

Summary

Motivated, reliable, and focused professional with a proven track record of successfully establishing and growing cafes as well as a highly regarded catering business from the ground up. Demonstrates expertise in customer service, small business management, strategic planning, marketing, and operations. Consistently delivers exceptional culinary experiences and exceeds client expectations. Skilled at building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members to ensure seamless event execution.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafe and Catering Owner and Manager

Caterbox Coffee
07.2020 - 11.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Cafe Owner and Manager

Cafe 1 Twenty 3
04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Mentored and trained employees to improve performance and encourage professional growth.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and controlling costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Office Manager

Taree Truck Centre
04.2011 - 12.2016
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Assistant Manager

Prouds The Jewellers
01.2011 - 03.2011
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.

Assistant Manager

Alfresco Pizzeria
05.2007 - 12.2010

Overseeing seasonal employees

Training seasonal employees

Ordering

  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.

Cafe Owner

The Secret Cafe
07.2003 - 04.2007
  • Mentored and trained employees to improve performance and encourage professional growth.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing cafe environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing high-quality food and beverage offerings.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional service and consistent product quality.

Chef's Apprentice

Variety Restaurants
01.1999 - 03.2003
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.

Skills

  • Business planning
  • Efficiency in Small Business Operations
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Employee scheduling

Timeline

Cafe and Catering Owner and Manager

Caterbox Coffee
07.2020 - 11.2024

Cafe Owner and Manager

Cafe 1 Twenty 3
04.2017 - 11.2020

Office Manager

Taree Truck Centre
04.2011 - 12.2016

Assistant Manager

Prouds The Jewellers
01.2011 - 03.2011

Assistant Manager

Alfresco Pizzeria
05.2007 - 12.2010

Cafe Owner

The Secret Cafe
07.2003 - 04.2007

Chef's Apprentice

Variety Restaurants
01.1999 - 03.2003
angela platts