Peter Cording
Port Macquarie
Summary
Experienced professional seeking new opportunities in a dynamic organisation to leverage my diverse skills and contribute to a forward-thinking team while continuing my personal and professional growth.
A dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in hospitality and disability care management. Skilled in team leadership, operations, and client support, I am passionate about creating exceptional experiences and fostering inclusive environments. I excel at empowering teams, finding innovative solutions, and positively impacting communities.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Employment Services
Ability Options
02.2025 - Current
- Employer engagement, advocacy, and coordination
- Training and development, administrative responsibilities
Teacher aide and individual child support
Diocese of Lismore - St Agnes Primary School
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Teacher aide and individual child support
- Grounds and maintenance duties
Disability Support Worker
Champion Mentors
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported individuals with disabilities, including autism and schizophrenia
- Mentored personal growth and development, promoting independence
Disability Support Worker / Team Leader
Ability Options
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a team, overseeing participant advocacy and staff management
- Managed incident and crisis responses, ensuring compliance with service agreements
Opening General Manager
Planet Hollywood
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Led the launch of Planet Hollywood Malta, managing operations, recruitment, training, and PR
- Achieved net revenue of €660,000 in the first five months
General Manager
Planet Hollywood
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed daily operations of a 280-seat restaurant, leading a team of 90 employees
- Full P&L responsibility, achieving £5 million annual revenue
Restaurant Manager / Senior Manager / Assistant General Manager
Planet Hollywood
07.2002 - 05.2015
- Led operations across multiple locations, overseeing service standards, training, and staff management
Senior Restaurant Manager
Fifty
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Managed front-of-house operations at a prestigious private members’ club in Mayfair, London
Education
Higher School Certificate -
Nepean High School
01.1993
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Disability Employment Services
Ability Options
02.2025 - Current
Teacher aide and individual child support
Diocese of Lismore - St Agnes Primary School
01.2024 - 02.2025
Disability Support Worker
Champion Mentors
11.2022 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker / Team Leader
Ability Options
08.2020 - 01.2022
Opening General Manager
Planet Hollywood
01.2019 - 12.2019
General Manager
Planet Hollywood
05.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Restaurant Manager
Fifty
06.2006 - 05.2007
Restaurant Manager / Senior Manager / Assistant General Manager
Planet Hollywood
07.2002 - 05.2015
Higher School Certificate -
Nepean High School
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