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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOBBIES
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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
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
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
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
01.2008 - 09.2014

Bar Manager (2IC)

Illawarra Turf Club
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