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CHRISTOPHER BELL

Minchinbury,NSW

Summary

I developed a love of the hospitality industry from an early age and have constantly strived to develop my skills in all areas.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensee/Group Gaming Service Manager

Aus Pub Group
Sydney, NSW
09.2020 - Current

Improve customer service experience at each venue and facilitate organic growth;

Set a clear mission and deploy strategies towards that mission;

Develop and implement service procedures, policies and standards;

Create engaged gaming staff across the Aus Pub Group;

Oversee customer service across all venues;

Take ownership of customer issues and follow problems through to resolution (assist management and staff to handle these situations correctly in accordance with the Director of Gaming);

Streamline gaming procedures (opening, closing, ordering, food offering and utilisation of the Global gaming system) with the end goal of a more efficient gaming service accross western Sydney;

Adhere to and manage approved budget for all venues;

Cash handling including banking and reconciliations with regard to food, beverage and gaming (ensuring variances are investigated and resolved in a timely manner);

Preparation and review of gaming reports across multiple venues);

Recruitment assistance involving the mentoring and development of gaming staff across Sydney by working with the licensee of each venue. This includes assisting with ensuring a nurturing environment where staff can excel through encouragement and empowerment;

Prepare and oversee staff rosters across multiple venues;

Assist and uphold the level of staff presentation within each venue;

Analyse statistics and offer support to the Director of Gaming with product development (including beta testing of the Digital Wallet system);

Control gaming resources including gaming compliance, food par levels, cleaning products etc.;

Ensure compliance with the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGAR);

Overseeing and opertion of TAB and Keno facilities;

Implementation and overseeing of COVID safe practices and prcedures;

Ensure OH&S compliance;

Marketing including analysis of mystery shops and circulation to the licensees;

Organisation and implementation of Entertainment (bands, bingo, raffles, trivia , loyalty promotions, memberships, );

Perform licensee duties as required;

Stocktake across all venues;

Overseeing of Bottleshop facilities (2);

Assist in management and daily running of accommodation at relevant venues (48 rooms);

Overseeing and co-ordination of Functions;

Sponsorship (liaison, negotiations etc.. ensure compliance with sponsorship terms);

Oversee multiple and varied kitchen operations at various venues.

Licensee

Thomas Hotels
Sydney, NSW
09.2015 - 09.2020

Management of daily operation of multifaceted venue including large function functions, conferences and nightclub;

Payroll;

Responsible for achieving financial targets

Recruitment and staff training;

Cash handling, banking and weekly reconciliation across all areas (food, beverage, TAB, gaming, and Keno);

Creation and running of promotions;

Ensuring compliance with regard to liquor, gaming and other venue associated legislation.

Marketing Administration Officer/Trainer Assessor

Unique International College
Sydney NSW
09.2014 - 09.2015

Recruitment of students;

Conducting pre-enrollment screening and enrollment of students;

Training with respect to RSA, RCG and Diploma of Management;

Liaison with local educational supervisor and co-ordinator with regard to the delivery of training within the unit.

Duty Manager

Dapto Hotel
Dapto NSW
01.2008 - 09.2014

Bar Manager (2IC)

Illawarra Turf Club
Wollongong, NSW
01.2008 - 09.2014

Education

Diploma - Varrious Qualifications

TAFE NSW
Cowra & Sydney NSW
2019

Year 11 - English, Mathematics, Techology, Business Admin.

Cowra High School
Cowra, NSW
12.2005

Skills

Interpersonal Skills (excellent team moral consolidation);

Achieving Targets and KPI goals;

Implementation and achieving deadlines;

Developing policies/procedures and enacting same efficiently;

Ability to function effectively in a fast paced ennviironment

HOBBIES

NRL;

Basketball (Nationally recognised Basketball Referee);

AFL (Nationally recognised AFL Umpire);

Outdoor activities, including family time at the beach and various other venues;

Walking;

Gymnasium

Timeline

Licensee/Group Gaming Service Manager

Aus Pub Group
09.2020 - Current

Licensee

Thomas Hotels
09.2015 - 09.2020

Marketing Administration Officer/Trainer Assessor

Unique International College
09.2014 - 09.2015

Duty Manager

Dapto Hotel
01.2008 - 09.2014

Bar Manager (2IC)

Illawarra Turf Club
01.2008 - 09.2014

Diploma - Varrious Qualifications

TAFE NSW

Year 11 - English, Mathematics, Techology, Business Admin.

Cowra High School
CHRISTOPHER BELL