Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Kishan Dong

Battery Point

Summary

Results-driven Hospitality Manager with expertise in operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Proficient in inventory management, staff training, customer service, and financial oversight. Strong leader skilled in team collaboration, consistently achieving and surpassing goals. Recognized for reliability and problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

T42 Hobart
02.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and training programs.
  • Increased revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and menu offerings.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality in service and food.
  • Reduced staff turnover through effective leadership and employee development initiatives.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop diverse menu options for dietary needs.

Restaurant Manager

T42 Hobart
02.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and training programs.
  • Increased revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and menu offerings.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality in service and food.
  • Reduced staff turnover through effective leadership and employee development initiatives.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop diverse menu options for dietary needs.

Duty Manager

Casa De Amor
03.2024 - Current

Supervising daily activities, ensuring facility readiness, managing security, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling.

Delegating duties, monitoring performance, motivating teams, and enforcing policies.

Addressing guest concerns, resolving complaints, and ensuring high satisfaction levels.

Devising solutions for operational challenges and handling unexpected issues.

Ensuring staff and customers adhere to company rules.

Communicating with upper management about issues and improvements.


Duty Manager

Casa De Amor
03.2024 - Current

Supervising daily activities, ensuring facility readiness, managing security, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling.

Delegating duties, monitoring performance, motivating teams, and enforcing policies.

Addressing guest concerns, resolving complaints, and ensuring high satisfaction levels.

Devising solutions for operational challenges and handling unexpected issues.

Ensuring staff and customers adhere to company rules.

Communicating with upper management about issues and improvements.


Restaurant Manager

New Sydney Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through innovative bar management strategies.
  • Enhanced team productivity by optimizing scheduling and task delegation.
  • Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Increased revenue through creative marketing initiatives and engaging promotional events.
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
  • Trained staff to uphold exceptional standards of customer service.

Restaurant Manager

New Sydney Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through innovative bar management strategies.
  • Enhanced team productivity by optimizing scheduling and task delegation.
  • Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Increased revenue through creative marketing initiatives and engaging promotional events.
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
  • Trained staff to uphold exceptional standards of customer service.

Restaurant Manager

Phat Fish Salamanca
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced quality assurance through regular line checks and inspections.
  • Directed equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and cleanliness standards.
  • Boosted restaurant revenue by improving table turnover and menu variety.
  • Decreased staff turnover by fostering open communication and development opportunities.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through new service standards and staff training initiatives.
  • Maintained health compliance via routine staff training and facility inspections.

Restaurant Manager

Phat Fish Salamanca
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced quality assurance through regular line checks and inspections.
  • Directed equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and cleanliness standards.
  • Boosted restaurant revenue by improving table turnover and menu variety.
  • Decreased staff turnover by fostering open communication and development opportunities.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through new service standards and staff training initiatives.
  • Maintained health compliance via routine staff training and facility inspections.

Bartender

Maya Mexican
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced drink wait times by efficiently managing bar operations and prioritizing orders.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Fostered a positive work atmosphere through effective teamwork and communication.
  • Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels, reducing waste and costs.

Bartender

Maya Mexican
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced drink wait times by efficiently managing bar operations and prioritizing orders.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Fostered a positive work atmosphere through effective teamwork and communication.
  • Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels, reducing waste and costs.

Bartender

Osbourne Hotel
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced customer experience by crafting unique bar menus and drink recipes.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, following MSDS and OSHA standards consistently.
  • Designed captivating bar displays through strategic arrangement of bottles and glasses.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and quality cocktails.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively to minimize delays and errors in service.
  • Maintained bar cleanliness and stock levels to efficiently meet customer demands.

Bartender

Osbourne Hotel
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced customer experience by crafting unique bar menus and drink recipes.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, following MSDS and OSHA standards consistently.
  • Designed captivating bar displays through strategic arrangement of bottles and glasses.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and quality cocktails.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively to minimize delays and errors in service.
  • Maintained bar cleanliness and stock levels to efficiently meet customer demands.

Bartender

Cloudland
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for liquor purchases.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

Cloudland
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for liquor purchases.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Education

Diploma - Hospitality

National Institution Of Education And Technology
Brisbane, QLD
03.2022

Bachelors - Accountancy

Holmes Institute
Brisbane, QLD
03.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Portion Control
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
  • Back of House Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Investigating Complaints
  • Front of House Management
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Menu Pricing and Writing
  • Money Handling
  • Profit Optimization
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Staffing and Sales Reporting
  • Relationship Building
  • Team management

Timeline

Duty Manager

Casa De Amor
03.2024 - Current

Duty Manager

Casa De Amor
03.2024 - Current

Restaurant Manager

T42 Hobart
02.2023

Restaurant Manager

T42 Hobart
02.2023

Restaurant Manager

New Sydney Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2023

Restaurant Manager

New Sydney Hotel
10.2022 - 02.2023

Restaurant Manager

Phat Fish Salamanca
06.2021 - 10.2022

Restaurant Manager

Phat Fish Salamanca
06.2021 - 10.2022

Bartender

Maya Mexican
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bartender

Maya Mexican
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bartender

Osbourne Hotel
04.2017 - 12.2018

Bartender

Osbourne Hotel
04.2017 - 12.2018

Bartender

Cloudland
02.2016 - 03.2017

Bartender

Cloudland
02.2016 - 03.2017

Diploma - Hospitality

National Institution Of Education And Technology

Bachelors - Accountancy

Holmes Institute
Kishan Dong