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Benjamin Parker

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A driven, committed hospitality professional with 4+ years of experience, with accolades achieved in roles spanning both FOH and BOH. Experienced in Fine-Dining, Conference and Events and regular bar and restaurant work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafe All-Rounder

Moby Cafe
07.2025 - Current
  • Responsibilities include; serving customers at the till, taking food and drinks orders, making drinks and preparing food orders in the bar, running my section and keeping it clean
  • Gained experience and knowledge in a cafe setting

Bartender

Essie Wine Bar
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Responsibilities included; making cocktails, serving customers at the bar, being up-to-date on my knowledge of the wines we had stocked
  • Gained knowledge and experience in wine and making basic cocktails

Food and Beverage Attendant

Emporium Hotel
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Experience in 5-star venue
  • Gained knowledge on how to run events and how to provide a higher standard of service to VIP guests
  • Helped further develop my knowledge of wines and has given me experience in table service

Bar Staff

Wetherspoons
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Responsibilities included; keeping the bar well-stocked, serving customers (giving me experience in cocktail making and developed a knowledge of different wines, beers and ciders), maintaining a clean and organised workspace and food-running
  • Developed and showed skills in customer service, handling disorderly patrons, and effective teamwork
  • Consistently performed well in reviews and adapted well to my role even for the short period I was there (left due to travelling to Australia)

Chef (Shift Lead)

TGI Fridays
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Quickly learnt all kitchen stations; recognized for high-quality food preparation and efficiency
  • Maintained a clean kitchen environment and met food specifications and timelines
  • Awarded BOH Employee of the Year after 6 months

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Wine knowledge
  • Cocktail preparation
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Cafe All-Rounder

Moby Cafe
07.2025 - Current

Bartender

Essie Wine Bar
07.2025 - 12.2025

Food and Beverage Attendant

Emporium Hotel
10.2024 - 06.2025

Bar Staff

Wetherspoons
05.2024 - 07.2024

Chef (Shift Lead)

TGI Fridays
06.2021 - 02.2022
Benjamin Parker