Yagya Awasthi
Melbourne
Summary
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.
After gaining several years of experience in retail and hospitality, eagerly looking for starting my long term career in APS that matches my skills, passion and education I’ve studied.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Culinary Manager
Melbourne racing club
Melton
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily kitchen operations at a prominent racing club.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate kitchen coverage during events.
- Trained new culinary staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop seasonal menus and specials for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Facilitated communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams during events.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Performed regular maintenance on roasters to ensure optimal performance.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and retention of staff.
- Coordinated interviews between potential candidates and hiring managers as needed.
Team Member
Woolworth Australia
Melton
05.2019 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves efficiently.
- Operated point-of-sale systems to process customer transactions.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels regularly.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to enhance teamwork and service quality.
- Trained new team members on store procedures and customer service standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in all operational tasks.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
International student recruitment agent
Expert education and visa services
Sydney
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with educational institutions to enhance program offerings for clients.
- Managed client documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness for processing applications.
- Resolved client inquiries promptly, maintaining high levels of service satisfaction.
- Provided customer service to clients through phone and email communication.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Facilitated communication between parties to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
Education
Master in Professional Accounting - Accounting
Holmes Institute
Sydney , NSW 03.2014 - 11.2015
Masters in Education Leadership - Education Leadership And Management
University of Wollongong
Wollongong , NSW 01.2013 - 12.2013
Skills
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Kitchen operations
- Customer relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Recruitment strategies
- Client relationship management
- Education policy analysis
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner
- Diverse Learners Understanding
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Nepali
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Culinary Manager
Melbourne racing club
04.2023 - Current
Team Member
Woolworth Australia
05.2019 - 04.2025
International student recruitment agent
Expert education and visa services
05.2017 - 04.2019
Master in Professional Accounting - Accounting
Holmes Institute
03.2014 - 11.2015
Masters in Education Leadership - Education Leadership And Management
University of Wollongong
01.2013 - 12.2013