Saeran Adams
Richmond,NSW, Australia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a food and beverage focussed assistant manager or managerial position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
The Founders Room Wanda Surf Club Venue Manager
Feast Caterers
Cronulla, NSW
11.2017 - 10.2023
- In 2017, my company "Feast Caterers" was awarded the contract for operating "The Founders Room" at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, which is a licensed premises for up to 450 guests. Our turnover went from $800,000 to $3,000,000 in 5 years including the covid period
- Client relations and social media
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring, and training to ensure a high level of service quality at all times.
- Hire and negotiate contracts with employees, rostering and payroll
- Menu planning and execution (food and beverage)
- Event coordination from start to finish - wakes and corporate events mid-week, weddings and parties and on Sundays live music, cocktails, and tapas
- Ensure venue was complying with liquor licencing regulations
- Increased event bookings by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and vendors.
- Create and implement food safety plan and ensure venue met and Australian food standards
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers
- Increased repeat business by consistently providing exceptional customer service to clients throughout the planning process, event execution, and post-event followup.
- Implemented inventory control measures for venue supplies and equipment to reduce waste and improve cost management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and timely resolution of issues.
Owner / Chef
Feast Caterers
Caringbah, NSW
11.2008 - 10.2023
- I established "Feast Caterers" in Caringbah NSW, catering to weddings, wakes and corporate events from 20 to 450 pax in the Sutherland shire and Sydney
- During 17 years of operation my company became the “go to” caterer in the Sutherland for quality food and excellent service
- My role included: Meet with clients and secure bookings
- Menu planning and execution as head chef
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers
- Hire and negotiate contracts with employees, rostering and payroll
- Trained back and front of house staff
- Create and update our website, Facebook, and Instagram page
- Event coordination – mainly weddings and corporate events
- Create and implement food safety plan
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Barista Certificate - ESPRESSO MAKING
BARISTA ESPRESSO COURSE
Parramatta, NSW02.2024
Food Safety Supervisor NSW Food Authority Certificate - FOOD SAFETY
TRAIN TO GAIN
SYDNEY02.2024
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
02.2024
RSA / RCG certificate -
NSW GOVERNMENT
ONLINE02.2018
BACHELOR OF POLICING -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW01.1996
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Food prep and service
- Department Oversight
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Event Promotion
- Performance Improvement
- Revenue Generation
- Vendor Management
- Cost Control
Timeline
The Founders Room Wanda Surf Club Venue Manager
Feast Caterers
11.2017 - 10.2023
Owner / Chef
Feast Caterers
11.2008 - 10.2023
Barista Certificate - ESPRESSO MAKING
BARISTA ESPRESSO COURSE
Food Safety Supervisor NSW Food Authority Certificate - FOOD SAFETY
TRAIN TO GAIN
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
RSA / RCG certificate -
NSW GOVERNMENT
BACHELOR OF POLICING -
Charles Sturt University
Personal Information
Title: Events Manager
Personal Information
Title: Venue manager / Food and beverage manager
I am hard working and willing to take on extra roles that may not be in my job description.
I am happy to work long hours and weekends. I have been self employed for the last 24 years and am looking forward to impressing an employer with my skill set and work ethic.