Kiahn Cooper
Port Lincoln,SA
Summary
I am a friendly,reliable and customer focused professional with experience across retail, hospitality, tourism and bartending. A quick learner with strong communication and am eager to take on new challenges and contribute positively to the workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
West Coast Distilling Co.
Port Lincoln, SA
10.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Managed bar inventory and restocked supplies regularly.
- Trained new bartenders on menu items and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the bar area.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling alcohol responsibly.
- Conducted engaging gin, vodka and liquor tastings
Skipper's Assistant
Experience Coffin Bay
Coffin Bay, SA
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guests have a memorable, informative and enjoyable visit.
- Shared extensive local knowledge of Coffin Bay and surrounding areas, including its history, wildlife, oyster farming industry and natural scenery.
- Maintained a clean, organised and welcoming vessel to maximise guest comfort.
- Prepared and served local oysters and beverages while providing guests with information about local produce and the region.
- Carried out instructions issued by the skipper regarding docking procedures.
F&B Assistant / House Keeping
Rumi on Louth
Port Lincoln, SA
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided guests with memorable 5 star service
- Bartending and signature cocktail making
- Food preparation and handling.
- Conducted engaging wine tastings for guests, providing information on tasting notes and pairing with food.
- Independently prepared and serviced guests rooms to meet high quality standards.
Cash Office Administrator
Drakes Supermarkets
Port Lincoln, SA
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Ordered and maintained sufficient change supplies from the bank to support smooth daily store operations
- investigated and reported any operator till and float discrepancies
- Managed, banked and recorded a balanced float
Customer Service Supervisor
Drakes Supermarkets
Port Lincoln, SA
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Responsible for supervising, rostering, training and allocating tasks to staff cashiers
- Resolving customer complaints
- Problem solved and supported staff in challenging situations
- Managed, counted and balanced daily front end float operations
- Independently close and open front end of store.
Education
Stage 2 SACE -
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln, SA01-2023
Certificate 2 Aquaculture -
TAFE SA
Port Lincoln, SA01-2021
Open Water Diving Certificate -
PADI
Port Lincoln, SA01-2021
The Elements of Shipboard Safety -
AMFA
Port Lincoln, SA01-2021
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Food Safety First
Drivers Licence -
Australian Government
Skills
- Problem solving
- Customer service expertise
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Team player attitude
- Food preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Mixology techniques
Timeline
Skipper's Assistant
Experience Coffin Bay
03.2025 - 06.2026
Bartender
West Coast Distilling Co.
10.2023 - Current
F&B Assistant / House Keeping
Rumi on Louth
10.2023 - 05.2025
Cash Office Administrator
Drakes Supermarkets
01.2023 - 05.2025
Customer Service Supervisor
Drakes Supermarkets
04.2020 - 10.2023
Stage 2 SACE -
Port Lincoln High School
Certificate 2 Aquaculture -
TAFE SA
Open Water Diving Certificate -
PADI
The Elements of Shipboard Safety -
AMFA
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Food Safety First
Drivers Licence -
Australian Government