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Cameron Whelan

Collingwood,VIC

Summary

Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher

Anzuk Education
04.2023 - Current
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.

Waiter / Food and Beverage Attendant

Kisume
11.2020 - 04.2023
  • Maintain and manage a section of a fine-dining restaurant, prioritizing tasks and remaining calm
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Waiter and Bartender

The Grosvenor Hotel
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Able to reliably produce a range of beverages, including coffees and cocktails
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Crown Casino
08.2015 - 03.2018
  • Experienced at 5-star banquet service, including VIP functions, green-rooms, and events with 1700+ patrons
  • Worked on large scale, televised dinner projects, including the Logies and Brownlow medal events
  • Catering experience for a variety of business, technology, medical and scientific conferences

Education

Masters of Teaching (Secondary) -

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Psychology

Monash University

Skills

  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Guest Relations Management
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Tableside Service
  • Dining Area Maintenance
  • Wine Service
  • Fine Dining
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Banquet Coordination
  • Service Prioritization
  • VIP Support

References

Kevin Stralow. Kisume, Manager, 0402731008

Katherine Ryan, Coburg High School, Mentor Teacher, katherine.ryan@education.vic.gov 

Campbell Sewell, Fitzroy High School, Mentor Teacher, 0438370303 campbell.sewell@education.vic.gov

Certification

Certificate III - Hospitality

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Working With Children's Check

Timeline

Casual Relief Teacher

Anzuk Education
04.2023 - Current

Waiter / Food and Beverage Attendant

Kisume
11.2020 - 04.2023

Waiter and Bartender

The Grosvenor Hotel
09.2019 - 03.2020

Food and Beverage Attendant

Crown Casino
08.2015 - 03.2018

Masters of Teaching (Secondary) -

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Psychology

Monash University
Cameron Whelan