David Bell
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Looking for a career change. Hardworking with a proven track record at Yard Doggs, enhancing team efficiency and fostering strong vendor relationships. Skilled in logistics and painting, demonstrating fine attention to detail and a high level of focus. Excelled in streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction, embodying reliability and a quick-learning ability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
yard doggs
Brisbane, QLD
07.2023 - Current
- Preparing and cooking meals.
- Cleaning
- repairing of equipment
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Bar Supervisor
the smug fig
Greenslopes, Qld
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Balanced tills, handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Set daily and weekly cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Painter
all city walls
Brisbane, Qld
03.2023 - 04.2023
- the new turbot st underpass roof in the cbd
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
Bar Manager
yard doggs
Fortitude Valley, Qld
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints to maximize satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored cash intake to reduce discrepancies.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
Painter
all city walls
Brisbane, Qld
08.2018 - 09.2018
- the queens wharf underpass mural
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Nash State High School
Gympie, QLD11.2006
Skills
- fine attention to detail
- hardworking, committed and very reliable
- high level of focus and determination
- quick learner
- Logistics
- computer skills/knowledge
Affiliations
- model and diorama making
- miniature painting
- 3d printing
- sculpting
- Golf
Certification
- construction white card
- RSA
- cert 3 process manufactoring
references
Name: Yannick Blattner
Profession: Artist/ owner of All City Walls
contact: 0450963636
email: yannickblattner@gmail.com
Name: Troy Van Stryp
profession: cafe owner the smug fig
contact:0452485575
email: troy.vanstryp@gmail.com
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
yard doggs
07.2023 - Current
Painter
all city walls
03.2023 - 04.2023
Bar Supervisor
the smug fig
07.2022 - 01.2024
Painter
all city walls
08.2018 - 09.2018
Bar Manager
yard doggs
03.2018 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
James Nash State High School
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