Karn Jarrett
Tenterfield,NSW
Summary
As a strategic and visionary leader, with over 25 year experience in resort, hotels, motels, restaurants, catering and entertainment, I have successfully demonstrated my ability to deliver operational and financial strategies across various different sector of hospitality delivering year on year returns for profit and quality of service. With a strong business acumen and noted ability to drive people & culture, I have proven my ability to succeed within a highly demanding and competitive industry and thrive on seeking out new challenges and goals. Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
HENRY PARKES HOTEL
01.2023 - Current
- Managing all hotel operation requirements, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, project managing refurbishment of event rooms, and managing 30+ staff.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MCCRACKEN RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managing all operation requirements for the resort and golf club, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, and managing 80+ staff.
Hotel Manager
BAYSIDE HOTEL ST HELEN
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Managing all operation requirements for hotel, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, and managing 40+ staff.
Food & Beverage DIRECTOR
DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND LIVING REEF
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Managing all operation requirements for food & beverage, events, and weddings, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, and managing 80+ staff.
Food & Beverage Manager
FITZROY ISLAND RESORT
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Managing all operation requirements for food & beverage and retail, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, and managing 70+ staff.
Area Manager
AMF/PLAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Managing 3 flagship entertainment venues and 1 amusement venue, ensuring budget and financial requirements are met, and managing 80+ staff.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER
DAYDREAM Island 4.5 star resort and spa
04.2006 - 06.2010
- Managing all food and beverage operations, ensuring hygiene standards are maintained, and meeting budgets and KPIs.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Karri Valley 4 star Resort
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Daily operations management of Buffet Restaurant and 3 Island Bars, managing all staff training and customer aspects.
Education
GED -
Central Queensland University
Gladstone, QLD01.2004
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Effective leader
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Control
- Verbal and written communication
- P&L Management
- Labor Cost Controls
- Project Management
- Recruitment
- Cost analysis and savings
- Customer Relations
- Training and Development
References
- Dhruv Patel, Director of PGH Group Tasmania, dhruv@pghgroup.com.au, 0433 949 323
- Sheena Mathews, GM Pacific Hotel Cairns, gm@pacifichotelcairns.com, 0458 838 045
- Dilip Madhok, COO Daydream Island Resort, dilip.madhok@outlook.com, 0447728319
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
HENRY PARKES HOTEL
01.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MCCRACKEN RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2021 - 01.2023
Hotel Manager
BAYSIDE HOTEL ST HELEN
04.2019 - 01.2021
Food & Beverage DIRECTOR
DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND LIVING REEF
01.2017 - 04.2019
Food & Beverage Manager
FITZROY ISLAND RESORT
04.2014 - 12.2016
Area Manager
AMF/PLAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT
06.2010 - 04.2014
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER
DAYDREAM Island 4.5 star resort and spa
04.2006 - 06.2010
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Karri Valley 4 star Resort
01.2003 - 04.2006
GED -
Central Queensland University
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