Sean Kierce
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
With over 20 years of hospitality experience, I see myself as an ideal candidate to develop a launch ready Head Office Team. My extensive skill set includes exceptional inter personal skills suited to customer service, working with BOH and FOH team leaders, and developing strong relationships with suppliers. A solid understanding of operational procedures and processes. In depth management of accounting practices, including budgets, cost controls and inventory reconciliation. With an ability to design and implement ongoing staff training documents, quality systems and compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Founder/Operations Manager
Ladro
Fitzroy, VIC
09.2003 - Current
- Established, built and maintained an iconic restaurant brand for over 20 years.
- Management of 50 plus staff over 2 locations and 1 pop-up. Leading both the FOH and BOH management teams.
- Creation and documentation of OH&S policies and procedures, order of service, opening and closing procedures, staff training
- Development and implementation of suitable accounting procedures including daily, weekly and monthly reporting, P+L's, complete payroll system, food and beverage costings, stocktakes
- Maintain strong, lasting and productive relationships with suppliers
Business Proprietor
Polish Deli, Queen Vic Market
Melbourne, VIC
12.2001 - 11.2002
- Managed daily operations, including customer service, OH&S, bookkeeping.
- Negotiated with suppliers.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff members.
Industrial Designer/Operations Manager
VetroSysytems
Fitzroy, VIC
07.1998 - 01.2001
- Created documentation such as CAD drawings, BOMs, part lists.
- Provided technical support during the manufacturing process by troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures from receiving of raw materials, product manufacture, assembly and technical instructions, packaging and export of finished products.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to improve productivity while maintaining quality expectations.
Industrial Designer
Ramler
Cheltnam, VIC
01.1996 - 06.1998
- Developed innovative design concepts for commercial furniture products, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Communicated effectively with both clients and production departments to ensure accuracy in the design and manufacturing process.
- Researched materials, processes, and technologies to recommend cost-effective solutions that meet clients requirements.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to commercial furniture design topics in order stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Collaborated with peers and other external design team members to discuss product enhancements and features.
- Presented designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discussed need for modification.
- Prepared sketches using traditional drafting techniques or computer-aided design equipment.
Education
Industrial And Product Design
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC11-1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Financial Administration
- Partnership Development
- Employee Relations
Timeline
Co Founder/Operations Manager
Ladro
09.2003 - Current
Business Proprietor
Polish Deli, Queen Vic Market
12.2001 - 11.2002
Industrial Designer/Operations Manager
VetroSysytems
07.1998 - 01.2001
Industrial Designer
Ramler
01.1996 - 06.1998
Industrial And Product Design
RMIT
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