Ben Johnston
Aldinga,SA
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in new business development and financial administration. I have combined my passion for travel with my love of hospitality by living and working in France and Italy. Skilled in staff management and entrepreneurial leadership, I excel in creating new businesses, building relationships and fostering team growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
One Little Sister
Normanville , SA
10.2013 - Current
- established cafe in seaside holiday town south of Adelaide.
Business Owner
Queen Street Cafe
Croydon, SA
10.2004 - 07.2013
- Established cafe in suburban strip that had been vacant for years and developed it over the years to become a destination business.
Business Owner
Bistro Dom
Adelaide, SA
06.2007 - 10.2012
- French style bistro with strong empahisis on food and extensive wine list
Business Owner
Duthy St Deli
Unley, SA
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Taking over original deli and transforming it into Adelaide's first suburban cafe.
Immigration Officer
Australian Embassy
Paris, France
01.2000 - 11.2001
General Manager
Woolloomooloo restaurant
Paris, France
08.1995 - 10.1999
- Responsible for the establishment of the first Australian restaurant in Paris.
- marketing
- budgeting and finance
- team liaison
- sourcing products and produce
- training
Assistant Manager
Cafe Oz
Paris, France
02.1994 - 08.1995
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA11-1992
Business Diploma - Hospitality Administration And Management
Regency Park College
South Australia11-1989
Skills
- New business development
- Financial administration
- Employee training
- Accounting management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Business administration
- Business planning
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Business Owner
One Little Sister
10.2013 - Current
Business Owner
Bistro Dom
06.2007 - 10.2012
Business Owner
Queen Street Cafe
10.2004 - 07.2013
Business Owner
Duthy St Deli
08.2002 - 08.2006
Immigration Officer
Australian Embassy
01.2000 - 11.2001
General Manager
Woolloomooloo restaurant
08.1995 - 10.1999
Assistant Manager
Cafe Oz
02.1994 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Economics -
Flinders University
Business Diploma - Hospitality Administration And Management
Regency Park College
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