KYLE RIMMER
Varsity Lakes,Qld
Summary
Professional with strong background in retail management, ready to drive operational success. Possesses expertise in inventory control, staff training, and customer service. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to change, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in optimizing processes, managing budgets, and leading teams to exceed targets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Operations Manager
Tasman Star Seafoods
01.2021 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively by monitoring expenses closely, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and allocating resources strategically.
- Collaborated closely with other managers to exchange best practices in retail operations management and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Reviewed store sale numbers, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory losses.
- Determined layout of store merchandise for visual appeal to consumers.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings with attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and proactive relationship building efforts.
Chef
Wallaby Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Kitchen Hand
The Dog and Parrot Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021
Kitchen Hand
The Browns Plains Hotel
03.2018 - 01.2019
Education
Cert II - ICT
Cert I - Electrotechnology
01.2019
Year 12 Cert - English, Maths, HPE, ICT CertII, Drama
The Kooralbyn International School
01.2018
Skills
- Store operations
- Health and safety
- Operational efficiency
- Store planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff management
- Staff motivation
- Inventory control
- Employee scheduling
- Store layout
- Operations oversight
- Sales development
- Process improvements
- Budget planning
Education Experience
- The Kooralbyn International School, 12/01/18, A-, A, B+, B+, B
Timeline
Retail Operations Manager
Tasman Star Seafoods
01.2021 - Current
Chef
Wallaby Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Hand
The Dog and Parrot Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021
Kitchen Hand
The Browns Plains Hotel
03.2018 - 01.2019
Cert II - ICT
Cert I - Electrotechnology
Year 12 Cert - English, Maths, HPE, ICT CertII, Drama
The Kooralbyn International School