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Rachel Atzeni

Rachel Atzeni

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a small business owner who oversees every facet of the business with strong management and decision-making skills. I have been able to learn on the job when expertise is needed in many different fields. I am a creative thinker enabling me to be a good problem solver. I am able to work well in a team while also having a well tested ability to work independently.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Chent'annos - Italian Wine Importers
Leichhardt, NSW
12.2013 - Current
  • Maintaining the highest level of customer service at all times.
  • Responsible for invoicing, tracking business revenue and expenditures, reconciling accounts and managing receivables, pricing internationally purchased products and understanding Australian duty and tax requirements. Proficient in Xero and MYOB.
  • Receiving and processing stock into inventory management system.
  • Creator of website - www.chentannos.com.au - content and maintenance. Social media accounts and newsletters.
  • In charge of the companies logistics international and domestic.
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Applies performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Assists in purchasing new products.

Manager on Duty

Glebe Point Diner + Neutral Bay Bar And Dining
Glebe, NSW
11.2007 - 03.2012

In 2009 I went on maternity leave working part time as a relief manager.

Restaurant Manager

The Riverview Hotel
Balmain, NSW
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales from the restaurants opening as a new venture.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently with the highest level of customer service.
  • Role as Sommelier creating the opening wine list and maintaining an up to date list with good turnover.
  • Controlled purchases and inventory by negotiating prices and contracts with vendors. Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Managed front of house team for high-end restaurant. Ensuring a positive culture within the team. Training staff to maintain a high level of food and wine knowledge.
  • Reservations and event management.

Senior Wine Waiter

Level 41
Sydney, NSW
03.2005 - 10.2007
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Maintained a high level of wine and food knowledge.
  • Training of junior staff members.
  • Duties as reception including nightly cash up.

Waitress, Manager, Reception

Multiple Fine Dining Venues
, Ireland
03.2003 - 12.2004

Assistant Manager

Mangapapa Hotel
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
03.2001 - 01.2003

Mangapapa is a small luxury Boutique hotel with 12 rooms. My role was largely a customer service based role where the goal was to offer customers the experience of a lifetime.

  • Oversaw the running of the restaurant ensuring the highest level of service was maintained for breakfast,lunch and dinner. Always looking to improve customers experience. Ensure the restaurant was appropriately staffed and stock levels were maintained.
  • Overseeing rostering and time sheets for all hotel staff.
  • Reservations and event management.
  • Attend tourism events with international partners to promote the hotel.
  • Take guests on personalised wine tours.
  • I created a domestic marketing campaign that increased winter sales by 20%.

Waitress

Fine Dining Restaurants
, England
03.2000 - 03.2002

Education

Wine Education Level 1,2 & 3

WSET

High School Graduation

Havelock North High School
New Zealand
1999

Skills

  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Staff management
  • Operations management
  • Business administration
  • Customer Service Management

Timeline

Director

Chent'annos - Italian Wine Importers
12.2013 - Current

Restaurant Manager

The Riverview Hotel
01.2008 - 06.2009

Manager on Duty

Glebe Point Diner + Neutral Bay Bar And Dining
11.2007 - 03.2012

Senior Wine Waiter

Level 41
03.2005 - 10.2007

Waitress, Manager, Reception

Multiple Fine Dining Venues
03.2003 - 12.2004

Assistant Manager

Mangapapa Hotel
03.2001 - 01.2003

Waitress

Fine Dining Restaurants
03.2000 - 03.2002

Wine Education Level 1,2 & 3

WSET

High School Graduation

Havelock North High School
Rachel Atzeni