Melinda Howard
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible Food and Beverage Manager adhering to food, health and safety standards. Expert organizer plans customer orders, collects necessary ingredients and promptly prepares food and beverages. Friendly manager establishes strong relationships with employees and vendors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Assistant
Chartwells
Sydney
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Organized kitchen workstations to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Assisted in the presentation of dishes at the buffet table.
- Provided customer service by taking orders, serving drinks, and clearing tables.
- Stocked shelves with inventory items such as beverages, condiments, and utensils.
- Ensured all dishes were properly sanitized prior to use.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout shift.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided menus for selection of food items.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to maintain proper functioning levels.
- Kept records of sales transactions using cash registers or POS systems.
- Monitored dining areas for adequate supplies of glassware, flatware, linens.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in cash drawers or preparing bank deposits.
Food and Beverage Manager
University Western Sydney
Sydney
03.2013 - 06.2020
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all restaurant operations to ensure compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
Education
School Cert -
Shalvey High
10-1980
Skills
- Cash handling experience
- Organizational abilities
- POS System Operation
- Staff Training and Development
- Food safety knowledge
- Flexible scheduling
- Order processing accuracy
- Table setting techniques
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
- Sanitation Standards
- Beverage Preparation
- Upselling strategies
- Food Preparation
- Inventory
- Order Management
- Food presentation
- Dining room organization
Timeline
Food and Beverage Assistant
Chartwells
02.2022 - 03.2024
Food and Beverage Manager
University Western Sydney
03.2013 - 06.2020
School Cert -
Shalvey High
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