Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Lawrence Kini

16 Cassandra Close,NSW

Summary

Flexible and organized professional with several years of experience facilitating busy restaurant environment operation. Customer-driven and highly coordinated managerial staff with collaborative mindset and team orientation. Conscious innovator with consistent focus enhancing employee workplace satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consumer Banking Representative

Foundever
Maitland, NSW
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided account information and answered inbound customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Resolved customer complaints or escalated them to the appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Identified potential fraud cases and reported them to the appropriate team.
  • Explained banking procedures and regulations to customers accurately.
  • Maintained records of customer accounts including transactions and balances.
  • Received telephone calls from customers regarding their accounts or services provided by the bank.
  • Informed customers about new products or services available through the bank.
  • Checked customers' identification when necessary in compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to financial services.
  • Monitored account activities for suspicious patterns that could indicate fraudulent activity.

Restaurant Floor Manager

Second Home Cafe
Sydney, NSW
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed and coordinated the daily operations of the restaurant floor;.
  • Assigned tasks to staff members, monitored performance, and provided feedback;.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations;.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service throughout the restaurant;.
  • Managed inventory levels and placed orders for food, beverages, and supplies;.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in all transactions;.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and courteously;.

Restaurant Manager (Avenue Group)

Bourke And Ward
Pitt Street, Sydney.
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to drive greater operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Efficiently oversaw daily functions of the restaurant, encompassing scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management.
  • Maintained adherence to all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
  • Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws, and other items needed for drinks and restaurant needs.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Talent Resource Coordinator

Hays Recruitment
2 Chifley Square
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.
  • Provided guidance to employees on interviewing techniques and employer criteria.
  • Assisted in onboarding activities such as background checks, orientation sessions.
  • Utilized social media networks for sourcing passive job seekers.

Supervisor

Avenue On Chifley (Avenue Group)
Chifley Square, Sydney
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, health codes, license requirements and top service standards.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff to meet and exceed high quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales, labor and other costs.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly staff meetings to review performance and discuss upcoming events.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

Server

Avenue On Chifley (Avenue Group)
Chifley Square, Sydney
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Undertook continuous training in food and beverage knowledge to improve overall performance in sales and customer relationship building.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.

Cafe Manager

Splash Car Wash Cafe
Blacktown, NSW
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures for cafe staff.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all inventory, sales, customers, orders.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
  • Interacted with customers to provide assistance with menu selections and any other inquiries or complaints they may have had.
  • Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated cafe staff performance.
  • Maintained an accurate cash register system at all times during business hours.

Student Liaison Officer

Galaxy College
Ashfield, NSW
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to provide quality answers for students in regards to their education.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Pinnacle People
Sydney, NSW
08.2018 - 12.2021

Successfully utilized a range of skills gained from previous work history to enhance performance in recent positions.

Delighted to provide additional information regarding these positions.

Function Assistant

Compass Group
Armidale, NSW
02.2016 - 02.2018

Successfully utilized a range of skills gained from previous work history to enhance performance in recent positions.

Delighted to provide additional information regarding these positions.

Cook and Barista

Coffee Club Cafe
Broadbeach, QLD
04.2011 - 01.2016

Successfully utilized a range of skills gained from previous work history to enhance performance in recent positions.

Delighted to provide additional information regarding these positions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities - Languages And Linguistics

Western Sydney University
Parramatta, NSW
01-2022

Skills

  • Adhering to Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Daily Workflow Improvement
  • Staff Training
  • Sales Expertise
  • Overseeing Daily Activities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Hiring and Training
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Supervision
  • Catering Services
  • Staffing and Sales Reporting
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Adaptable

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Japanese
Limited
Indonesian
Limited

Certification

- Responsible service of Alcohol.

- Full NSW drivers License

- Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in languages (Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian)

Accomplishments

  • Western Sydney Universality Deans Award
  • Western Sydney Bachelor Of Arts - Chinese Mandarin

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consumer Banking Representative

Foundever
06.2024 - Current

Restaurant Floor Manager

Second Home Cafe
02.2024 - Current

Restaurant Manager (Avenue Group)

Bourke And Ward
02.2023 - 03.2024

Talent Resource Coordinator

Hays Recruitment
02.2022 - 08.2023

Supervisor

Avenue On Chifley (Avenue Group)
02.2021 - 02.2023

Server

Avenue On Chifley (Avenue Group)
01.2020 - 02.2021

Cafe Manager

Splash Car Wash Cafe
01.2020 - 09.2021

Student Liaison Officer

Galaxy College
01.2019 - 08.2020

Food and Beverage Attendant

Pinnacle People
08.2018 - 12.2021

Function Assistant

Compass Group
02.2016 - 02.2018

Cook and Barista

Coffee Club Cafe
04.2011 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities - Languages And Linguistics

Western Sydney University
Lawrence Kini