Benjamin Waeland
Hosptiality
Katoomba,NSW
Summary
Hospitality Professional with 21 years in the industry, Highly motivated and driven.
Currently looking for my next exciting challenge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
The Carrington Hotel
Katoomba, NSW
09.2018 - Current
- Managing a roster consisting on average 28 team members.
- Review and implementation of operational procedures.
- Staff training.
- Maintaining the highest level of products offered within the Food and beverage department, focusing on consistency, training, quality, and market trends.
- Developed relationships with suppliers and wholesalers to ensure competitive pricing, accurate stock levels and the quality of products received.
- The review and development of all food and beverage menu's.
- ensuring the smooth operation of breakfast, lunch, dinner, conferencing, weddings, private functions, festival's and special events across 2 Bars, The Grand Dinning Room, 2 function rooms and a live music venue.
Senior Section Waiter
Icebergs Dining Room And Bar
Bondi, NSW
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Section waiter.
- Restaurant float.
- Rostered to serve A list clients in general or private dinning.
- Open and close procedures.
Restaurant Manager
The Malaya Restaurant, King St Warf
Sydney, NSW
01.2005 - 04.2013
- Amending rosters to ensue correct staffing levels.
- Opening, Closing and final round security of venue.
- Conducting Service briefing's
- communicating with the Kitchen, other Management and Owners.
- Running lunch and dinner services
- stocktake
- Fast paced, high volume establishment
Skills
- Recruitment
- Strategic planning
- Cost controls
- Teambuilding
- Excellent Communication
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
The Carrington Hotel
09.2018 - Current
Senior Section Waiter
Icebergs Dining Room And Bar
03.2013 - 07.2018
Restaurant Manager
The Malaya Restaurant, King St Warf
01.2005 - 04.2013