Priya Singhakian
DARWIN,NT
Summary
Seasoned hospitality professional with 14 years in restaurant management and 10 years in recruitment. Expertise includes managing hotel restaurants, overseeing operations for various dining services, and coordinating events. Proven skills in team leadership, staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency. Focused on enhancing guest experiences and driving organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Manager
Jobnest Australia
Darwin , NT
10.2025 - 10.2026
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Australian client roles across agency pipelines.
- Screened candidates against job briefs, culture fit, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and candidate schedules.
- Prepared offers, contracts, and onboarding documents for new hires.
- Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing candidates each year to fill key positions.
- Established relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, colleges and other educational institutions in order to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
- Analyzed feedback from unsuccessful applicants to improve future recruitment efforts.
Recruitment Manager
Australia agriculture recruitment
Mildura, Vic
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Australian client roles across agency pipelines.
- Sourced talent through job boards, referrals, and direct outreach.
- Screened candidates against job briefs, culture fit, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and candidate schedules.
International manpower resources
Manpower Thailand
Bangkok , BKK
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Australian client roles across agency pipelines.
- Screened candidates against job briefs, culture fit, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and candidate schedules.
- Prepared offers, contracts, and onboarding documents for new hires.
- Arrange working permits and visa's processing.
Restaurant Manager
BBQ and Tapas
Darwin, NT
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Directed and coordinated restaurant activities to obtain optimum customer service and strong employee development.
- Inspected dining room area regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Created new menu items based on customer feedback and industry trends.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Created staff schedules and assigned shift responsibilities.
Restaurant Manager
Bahn Thai restaurant
Darwin , NT
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Trained servers on menu knowledge, guest service, and upselling
- Supervised kitchen and front-of-house staff scheduling and coverage
- Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
General Manager
Eastwest restaurant
Darwin, NT
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Managed staff schedules, hiring, and training for Eastwest restaurant front-of-house employees.
- Resolved guest concerns and service issues with professional communication and follow-up.
- Directed daily operations at Eastwest restaurant, coordinating dining room, kitchen, and service teams.
- Reviewed labor, sales, and expense reports to guide Eastwest restaurant decisions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Coordinate smooth operational to cater within the hotel room services, conference event and tours meal packages as request by the hotel.
Restaurant Manager
Mabuhay restaurant
Darwin, NT
05.2005 - 10.2007
- Supervised front-of-house and kitchen staff schedules
- Trained team members on service standards and menu knowledge
- Monitored guest service and resolved customer concerns
- Enforced cleanliness, safety, and sanitation procedures
- Reviewed daily cash handling and closing procedures
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Owner operator
Bangkok delights
Darwin, NT
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Directed daily operations across business functions and service delivery.
- Managed budgeting, payroll, and expense tracking for business operations.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, supply orders, and contract terms.
- Supervised staff scheduling, training, and performance expectations.
- Developed customer service standards and handled escalated concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels and maintained accurate stock records.
- Maintained business records, licenses, and operational documentation.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Migration Law - Law
Victoria University
Melbourne , Vic 07.2023 - 07.2024
Certificate - Hotel Management
Goldcoast
Goldcoast , Qld 02.1996 - 11.1996
Diploma in Business Marketing - Business
NTU
Darwin , NT 02.1994 - 01.1996
Skills
- Recruitment expertise
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Decision making
- Team leadership and staff training
- Staff rostering and workforce coordinating
- Customer service and complaint solution
- Daily operation and service quality control
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management and problem solving
- Leadership development
- Hotel and hospitality management
- Food and beverages management
- Room service and guest relations
- Conference function and event coordination
- Catering and banquet operations
- Food safety compliance
- POS system
- Event coordination
- Menu development
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Wine history
- Cocktail making
- Coffee making
- Passion for customer satisfaction
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
Jobnest Australia
10.2025 - 10.2026
Graduate Diploma of Migration Law - Law
Victoria University
07.2023 - 07.2024
Recruitment Manager
Australia agriculture recruitment
09.2022 - 08.2024
International manpower resources
Manpower Thailand
07.2016 - 10.2019
Restaurant Manager
BBQ and Tapas
01.2012 - 01.2014
Restaurant Manager
Bahn Thai restaurant
08.2011 - 08.2012
General Manager
Eastwest restaurant
01.2008 - 02.2010
Restaurant Manager
Mabuhay restaurant
05.2005 - 10.2007
Owner operator
Bangkok delights
01.2000 - 01.2004
Certificate - Hotel Management
Goldcoast
02.1996 - 11.1996
Diploma in Business Marketing - Business
NTU
02.1994 - 01.1996