Dominic Smith
Perth
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at The Brunch & Cocktail Club, driving a 7% increase in gross revenue through effective staff management and cost control. Expert in creating a positive work culture and fostering internal progression, while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Brunch & Cocktail Club
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Responsibilities
- Managing 30-40 employees
- Employing/training those to employ people within the business including serving, mixologist and barista.
- Ensuring we are sticking to targets such as GP over 70% on the bar and kitchen. Increasing profitability for the business over the year by decreasing outgoings and increasing gross revenue
- Organising events such as weddings / 100+ people parties and then also working serving food/drinks of over $10,000 AUD over 6 hour periods
- Overseeing the management team and putting those in areas they are good at and pushing the team
- Accomplishments
- 5* Environmental Health Check in 2024
- Between 2024-2025 7% increase in gross revenue - 31% labour - 11% net profit
- Driving internal progression for the management team - finding roles for those to progress and feel worthy
Performance Nutritionist Internship
Bristol Rovers Football Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
- 1-1 Nutritional Guidance: Worked closely with athletes, providing tailored nutritional advice and adjustments based on individual needs, recovery status, and the time of year (e.g., pre-season, in-season, post-season).
- Presentations & Workshops: Delivered informative presentations on topics such as body composition, meal planning, injury nutrition, and match-day nutrition. Focused on educating athletes and staff about proper nutrition for peak performance
- Nutritional Meal Plans: Created and adjusted nutrition strategies for athletes on match days (Match Day -1, Match Day, Post-Match), ensuring optimal fuel for performance and recovery.
- Food Data Management: Implemented meal plans and tracked food intake using Nutritics (food data management software), ensuring athletes received the appropriate nutritional intake and met performance goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Nutrition For Health
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, UK07-2021
Skills
- Staff Management
- Training & Development
- Creating a Positive Work Culture
- Employee Retention
- Internal Progression
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Excel & Data Management
- Creating Rotas
- Cost Management
- Lateral Thinking
- Event Organization
- Customer Service Excellence
Timeline
Performance Nutritionist Internship
Bristol Rovers Football Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
General Manager
The Brunch & Cocktail Club
06.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Nutrition For Health
Liverpool John Moores University
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