Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, I have been in hospitality industry for over 22 years
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
IPC Granite
Lonsdale, South Australia
10.2023 - Current
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Created reports from log data as requested by management or customers.
Estimated labor requirements for jobs to plan work schedules.
Bookkeeper
KSA
Plympton, SA
10.2023 - 12.2023
Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor.
Maintained database of customer orders, tracking progress from receipt through delivery.
Answered customers' questions about products, prices, and availability.
Informed customers of shipping dates and tracking and order information.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival at the store or via phone call.
Responded to customer emails in a courteous and efficient manner.
Coffee Barista
Meeting Place
Mclaren Vale, South Australia
04.2022 - 10.2023
Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Maintained cleanliness of work area, including counters and equipment.
Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
Trained new staff members on operating espresso machines, frothing milk, making specialty drinks and following proper safety procedures.
Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
Implemented recycling and compost programs to reduce trash waste and improve green footprint.
Received and accurately processed customer payments.
Hospitality Team Member
Beach House
Seaford, South Australia
11.2017 - 07.2021
Assisted with set up for social events and food deliveries.
Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
Managed conference room bookings and coordinated catering services as needed.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Kept records of room availability and guest accounts, manually or using computers.
Provided training support for new hires within the hospitality team.
Organized tables according to customer preferences.
Prepared basic food service by setting up continental breakfast or coffee and tea supplies.
Maintained cleanliness of dining area, kitchen, and other areas of the restaurant.
Computed bills, collected payments and made change for guests.
Front of House Manager
Carmel's Bar And Grill
Mclaren Vale, South Australia
06.2010 - 04.2018
Developed strategies to improve customer satisfaction ratings within the restaurant.
Handled complaints, settled disputes and resolved customer conflicts.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Assigned work tasks and activities, prepared schedules and managed staffing.
Delivered high level of quality service to each patron, resulting in consistent, positive feedback from guests.
Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Tracked sales data and generated reports on sales trends within the restaurant.
Responsible for ordering supplies necessary for front-of-house operations.
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
Maintained cash registers throughout shift and ensured accuracy of transactions.
Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Worked closely with chefs to ensure timely delivery of food orders to tables.
Handled guest complaints quickly to maintain positive dining experience for patrons.