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Jeremy Cariss

Jeremy Cariss

Subiaco,Western Australia

Summary

Bright and insightful Chairman enthusiastic about applying 30 years of food & beverage experience to dynamic challenges. Promotes growth and operational improvements as first-rate communicator, organizer and planner.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Director -Vice President National Board

Restaurant & Catering Association Australia
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
  • Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
  • Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
  • Planned and coordinated large volume and wide variety of meetings, conferences and workshops.
  • Provided direction and strategy for policy around Covid19
  • Modernized business approach
  • Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.

General Manager

Bistro Felix Wine Bar
Perth, Western Australia
05.2006 - 11.2021
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

Waiter/Sommelier/Supervisor/Manager

Hyatt Regency Perth & Adelaide
Perth, WA
07.1989 - 12.1999
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Christ Church Grammar School
Claremont, WA

Skills

  • Business creation
  • On-board inspections
  • Board of directors support
  • Wine Expert
  • Hiring and onboarding team members

Reference

Wes Lambert CEO Restaurant & Catering Australia

+6148857

Timeline

Board Director -Vice President National Board

Restaurant & Catering Association Australia
08.2018 - 12.2021

General Manager

Bistro Felix Wine Bar
05.2006 - 11.2021

Waiter/Sommelier/Supervisor/Manager

Hyatt Regency Perth & Adelaide
07.1989 - 12.1999

High School Diploma -

Christ Church Grammar School

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