Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Louise Prior

Mount Gambier,SA

Summary

Experienced Duty Manager with substantial knowledge in hospitality and customer service. Demonstrated success in managing staff, coordinating operations, and liaising with departments to ensure seamless operations. Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to handle high-pressure situations, and operational efficiency in previous roles. Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Dedicated to open, communicative work environment

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

RSL Goolwa
Goolwa, SA
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed and maintained all kitchen duties, including ordering supplies, scheduling staff, and overseeing service.

Duty Manager

McCracken country club
Victor Harbor, SA
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw all night operations of the country club, ensuring smooth functioning across accommodation, reception, restaurant, cafe, gaming and running of the function center plus other facilities.

Duty Manager

The Crown Hotel
Victor Harbor, SA
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations, ensuring compliance with gaming, lotteries, and TAB regulations.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and disciplinary actions to maintain high service standards.

Duty Manager- Receptionist

Roxby Tavern- Oasis motor inn
Roxby Downs, SA
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed tavern operations, ensuring strict compliance with TAB and lottery regulations while training and supervising staff.

Duty Manager

Ceduna Foreshore hotel
Ceduna, SA
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw all barring operations, maintaining compliance with liquor licensing and South Australian gaming regulations.
  • Coordinated functions and managed stock inventory, ensuring efficient ordering and rostering processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clare High School
Clare, SA
11-2000

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff scheduling
  • Event coordination
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Wine and liquor expertise
  • Beer and wine recommendations
  • New hire training
  • Cocktail knowledge and experience
  • Point of sale systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • POS system operation
  • Coffee and tea expertise

Affiliations

  • I love to travel and explore the great outdoors and I enjoy anything that involves animals

Accomplishments

  • Was part of the small team that won best small bar (cocktail) award two years running in Perth

Certification

  • RSA
  • South Australian (advanced) gaming badge
  • First aid certified

Timeline

Cook

RSL Goolwa
01.2024 - 03.2025

Duty Manager

McCracken country club
02.2018 - 07.2021

Duty Manager

The Crown Hotel
03.2016 - 01.2018

Duty Manager- Receptionist

Roxby Tavern- Oasis motor inn
01.2014 - 02.2016

Duty Manager

Ceduna Foreshore hotel
01.2012 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Clare High School
Louise Prior