Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jakara Henley

Summary

I am eager to leverage my expertise, drive and experience to excel in a supervisory position within the hospitality industry. I thrive both as a collaborative team player and in independent roles, continually seeking opportunities to enhance my skills and contribute to organisational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Keno + Tab Operator

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
08.2023 - Current

Bingo Caller

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
07.2023 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Collected cash bets from players and documented amounts in records.
  • Explained game instructions and rules to customers.
  • Responded to inquiries by addressing player questions about game operations, machine functions and payouts.

Gaming Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
03.2022 - Current
  • Welcomed and greeted customers, answered questions and provided excellent customer service to contribute to memory-making experience.
  • Understood and demonstrated proper play of games to promote safety practices while opening, operating and closing venue.
  • Informed manager of duty of significant concerns, broken machines, out-of-order games and problems.

Bar Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained neat, clean and professional appearance to meet business dress code policy.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Adhered to alcohol policies and procedures and complied with local and state laws.

Coffee Shop Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
02.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalised, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Created various hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Pizza Cook

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
10.2020 - Current
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Cooked assembled pizzas in the oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in the electronic system from start to finish.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.

Restaurant Waitress

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
04.2019 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.

Kitchen Hand Lvl 1

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
02.2019 - Current


  • Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various foods and ingredients.
  • Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate the timely completion of orders.
  • Interacted with customers to address kitchen-related complaints and praise.
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.

Hospitality All Rounder

Royal Hotel
07.2020 - 01.2021

- Waitressing

- Occasional operation of Bottle Shop

- Bar Assistant

  • Collaborated with various team members to meet guests' requests.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.

Casual Kitchen Hand

Reef Bar Grill
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.

Cafe Assistant

Lemon Myrtle Cafe
04.2015 - 06.2016

- Waiting and servicing tables

- Accepted food orders & used cash registers


Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
2025

High School Diploma -

Gloucester High School
Gloucester, NSW
2019

Skills

    Adaptability

    Time Management

    Computer Skills

    Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving

    Ability to Multitask

    Fast Learner

    Attention to Detail

    Positive Disposition

Certification

- Responsible Service Of Alcohol

- Responsible Conduct Of Gambling

- Working with Children Check

- National Police Check

- Cert II in Hospitality

- Mental Health Blended Course MHFA


References

Peter Tjornelund 

Executive Chef, Reef Bar Grill

Shop 1, 2-6 Wharf Street 

Forster NSW, 2428 

0416541825 / shviking@bigpond.au 



Paul Erickson

Previous 2IC, General Manager, Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club 

21 Parkes Street Tuncurry 2428 

0403185798


Personal Reference: Michael De Angelis  6558 1605 


Timeline

Keno + Tab Operator

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
08.2023 - Current

Bingo Caller

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
07.2023 - Current

Gaming Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
03.2022 - Current

Bar Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
05.2021 - Current

Coffee Shop Attendant

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
02.2021 - Current

Pizza Cook

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
10.2020 - Current

Hospitality All Rounder

Royal Hotel
07.2020 - 01.2021

Restaurant Waitress

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
04.2019 - Current

Kitchen Hand Lvl 1

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
02.2019 - Current

Casual Kitchen Hand

Reef Bar Grill
08.2017 - 02.2019

Cafe Assistant

Lemon Myrtle Cafe
04.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New England

High School Diploma -

Gloucester High School
Jakara Henley