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Irfan Asfahany

Summary

A customer focused oriented professional with eighteen years of customer service experience in the hospitality industry. With a keen eye for detail, Irfan prides himself on his excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. His core skill sets are business management, customer service, problem solving, and scheduling. Irfan is now seeking a challenging key role - one where he can make an impact, and help drive the business to the next level.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Compass Group Australia
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing prompt and accurate service.
  • Improved team productivity by providing comprehensive training on food safety standards, inventory management, and customer service techniques in accordance to the standard of procedures set by Compass Group.

Cafe Supervisor

Latte On The Rocks
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service and food quality to prevent loss of business.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to health regulations and completing weekly cleaning checklist.
  • Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.

Duty Manager

Holiday Inn Warwick Farm
12.2018 - 03.2023
  • Interim Venue Manager during the period of December 2021 to July 2022.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and timely resolution of issues.
  • Managed staff scheduling, hiring, and training to ensure a high level of service quality at all times during the Covid pandemic.
  • Enforced RSA safety policies and procedures to manage risks and prevent incidents.
  • Inspected facility daily for overall cleanliness and to check supply quantities for reordering and restocking.
  • Maximized cost-effectiveness by complying with budget, labor and revenue benchmarks.


Key Achievements:

  • Employee of the Month July 2019 for operational seafood buffet logistics focused on Groupon strategies.
  • Crossover training in the Front Office Department during the Covid pandemic.
  • Heartfelt farewell messages from team members thanking for the ongoing dedication, support and mentorship towards the Warwick department.


Restaurant Manager

Village Lane Wine Bar And Café
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Building sustainable relationships within the community by promoting a positive brand image of the venue.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Education

Statement of Attainment - Responsible Service of Alcohol

Edway Training
Darlinghurst, NSW
02.2024

Certificate IV - Human Resources Management

College of Adult Learning
Online
07.2023

Certificate IV - Leadership And Management

College of Commerce And Management
Online
01.2017

Skills

  • Strong ‘customer focus' ethic; business-driven
  • Articulate and exceptional communication skills; verbal and written
  • Ability to multi-task; performing well under pressure
  • CRM software (Micros and OpenTable)
  • Use of sales analysis to enhance profitability
  • Management of talent and culture
  • Inventory management
  • Operations Management

Interests and Hobbies

  • Singing.
  • Comedies such as Saturday Night Live.
  • Online gaming: Magic the Gathering.
  • Reading.

Timeline

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Compass Group Australia
02.2024 - Current

Cafe Supervisor

Latte On The Rocks
03.2023 - 05.2024

Duty Manager

Holiday Inn Warwick Farm
12.2018 - 03.2023

Restaurant Manager

Village Lane Wine Bar And Café
01.2017 - 12.2018

Statement of Attainment - Responsible Service of Alcohol

Edway Training

Certificate IV - Human Resources Management

College of Adult Learning

Certificate IV - Leadership And Management

College of Commerce And Management
Irfan Asfahany