Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
COMPETENCIES
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Timeline
Generic

PADDY O'CONNOR

Summary

I am an energetic and well-practiced Venue and Bar Manager with 10 years’ experience in the Hospitality industry with 5 years in Supervisory and Management roles. Most recently I gained further experience working within the hospitality recruitment space to build on my human resources skills. My strengths lie within my strong ability to connect with diverse people and situations, meticulous attention to detail and passion for continuous learning in every opportunity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Consultant

Frontline Hospitality
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
  • Owned the QSR space for the agency, recruiting for large companies such as Grill'd, Roll'd and Crinitis.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.

Venue / Operations Management (Opening Contract)

Flight Club
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Key consultant for front of house and cellar operations to open Sydney's newest darts bar in the CBD
  • Responsible for venue opening operations, including floor plans, bar implementation, equipment purchase and installation, stock management and cellar setup, compliance, recruitment, onboarding and training
  • Opened venue in early May, including execution of week-long soft opens, influencer events and promotions
  • Initiated liaison and established relationships with nearby businesses and VIP guests

Beverage / Duty Manager

Solotel - The Erskineville Hotel
09.2020 - 03.2024
  • Design and development for all Beverage, including key events, promotions and seasonal menus - including the bar's current highest-selling Cocktail since opening
  • Effectively manage customer concerns and staff dynamics
  • Events planning and management, creating tailored experiences for wide range of clients and events
  • Relationship management with the local council to maintain venue compliance, waste reduction strategies and community impact and involvement
  • Maintenance of the Venue Digital Systems
  • Venue labour management, including rostering and wage reporting
  • Training, development and onboarding of junior team members

Bar Supervisor

The Town Hall Hotel - Newtown
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Serving and engaging with hundreds of people per day, ensuring a welcome and warm bar experience
  • Responsible for the management of the cocktail bar, creating weekly specials and training the team on new recipes and techniques
  • Accountable for daily cash handling and financial reporting to senior management
  • Conduct consistent stock control and waste management through regular stocktake and implementation of waste reduction strategies
  • Training and development of junior team members, as well as onboarding new staff

Skills

  • Passion for helping people
  • Team leadership
  • Creativity
  • Cocktail and beverage menu design
  • Extensive beverage knowledge
  • Proven training and mentorship capabilities
  • Waste reduction
  • Ordering and Inventory management
  • POS system operation
  • Event management

Accomplishments

  • During my time with Solotel, my cocktail list was released nationwide and produced the highest selling signature cocktail in 2023
  • Streamlined cocktail operations and stock management, resulting in 10% waste reduction
  • While opening Flight Club Sydney I recruited and onboarded a full venue of staff resulting in a successful venue opening

COMPETENCIES

  • Australian Citizen, full working rights
  • NSW RSA & RCG Competency Card
  • Food Safety Handling Certified
  • Proficient in TANDA and FoundU

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Cocktail Bar Manager/ Bar supervisor - Zabou Bar& Grill
  • Bar Staff/ Cellar Man - The Ship Inn/ The Paragon Hotel
  • References at the ready

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant

Frontline Hospitality
08.2024 - 01.2025

Venue / Operations Management (Opening Contract)

Flight Club
03.2024 - 07.2024

Beverage / Duty Manager

Solotel - The Erskineville Hotel
09.2020 - 03.2024

Bar Supervisor

The Town Hall Hotel - Newtown
04.2019 - 09.2020

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
PADDY O'CONNOR