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KATRINA ALEXANDER

Trinity Street, College Park,SA

Summary

I’m a resourceful team player who stays calm and effective during busy service periods in fast-paced hospitality environments. I genuinely enjoy hospitality and bring warmth and encouragement to both the team and guests, whether I’m supporting others or stepping up when needed. I’m highly motivated and versatile, ready to contribute across different areas of the venue as priorities shift. I’m dedicated to building my skills and contributing to a strong team culture. I love working as part of a team to create memorable guest experiences while keeping standards high and the atmosphere fun and positive.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager

The Earl of Leicester Hotel
Parkside, SA
02.2023 - 07.2026
  • Received mentorship from upper management until promotion to duty manager in 2024
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve operational productivity
  • Reviewed customer complaints quickly and resolved concerns efficiently
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks to support daily operational standards
  • Delegated responsibilities to staff to enhance productivity to staff by setting priorities and goals
  • Built positive, motivating work environment that lifted team morale
  • Supported training sessions for new staff on company policies and procedures
  • Provided leadership guidance and mentoring to newly hired employees on company programs

All-Rounder (Section Waiter/Bartender/Café)

ORSO (Restaurant) & Wilmotts (Cafe)
Rose Park, SA
11.2021 - 01.2023

Restaurant:

  • Managed guest requests with calm, attentive service to enhance dining experience
  • Facilitated smooth service during busy evenings and special dining events, ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Maintained consistent polished table settings and high dining room standards
  • Managed assigned dining section for busy full-service restaurant service
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods
  • Strong understanding of wine and beverage pairings based on guest preferences

Cafe:

  • Welcomed customers on arrival and guided menu selections to optimize their dining choices
  • Prepared espresso drinks and brewed coffee to café standards
  • Prepared food orders such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages
  • Supported other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain coverage and meet customer needs

All-rounder

The Archer Hotel (Historic Pub)
North Adelaide, SA
01.2019 - 01.2021

Front & Back of House

Cantina Sociale (Specialty Wine Bar)
Adelaide, SA
06.2018 - 08.2019

Front of House/Kitchen Hand

Casablaba (Tapas Restaurant/Club)
Adelaide, SA
01.2018 - 05.2019

Medical Receptionist

Hendon Medical Centre
Hendon, SA
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, processed payments, and organized patient files to enhance office efficiency
  • Assisted reception management with medical databases, scheduling software, appointment follow-up, payment processing, and patient file updates
  • Provided clear verbal communication and courteous service to support patients at reception
  • Ensured timely arrival to effectively manage daily front-desk administrative tasks

Education

Certification - Pilates Instructor - Mat And Reformer

MotionLab/Aleenta Studio
Adelaide, SA
11-2026

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences -

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Adelaide, SA
11-2025

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) -

HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL
01-2015

Skills

  • Customer service management
  • Front-of-house operations, cash handling, and POS systems
  • Operational productivity
  • Team leadership, training, and effective delegation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and hospitality platforms (H&L, Redpos, Kounta)
  • Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail
  • Calm and clear communication under pressure

Certification

  • Provide First Aid / St John First Aid Certificate — 2026
  • Responsible Person Badge - 2020
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol -  2017
  • DoFoodSafely Food Safety Certificate - 2024
  • Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) Level 1/Level 2

Timeline

Duty Manager

The Earl of Leicester Hotel
02.2023 - 07.2026

All-Rounder (Section Waiter/Bartender/Café)

ORSO (Restaurant) & Wilmotts (Cafe)
11.2021 - 01.2023

All-rounder

The Archer Hotel (Historic Pub)
01.2019 - 01.2021

Front & Back of House

Cantina Sociale (Specialty Wine Bar)
06.2018 - 08.2019

Front of House/Kitchen Hand

Casablaba (Tapas Restaurant/Club)
01.2018 - 05.2019

Medical Receptionist

Hendon Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2022

Certification - Pilates Instructor - Mat And Reformer

MotionLab/Aleenta Studio

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences -

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) -

HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL
KATRINA ALEXANDER