Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Websites
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Stuart France

Stuart France

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Expertise handling administrative, financial and sales needs in results-focused environment. Experienced in human resources, records management and regulatory compliance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Proprietor

Northcote Fish & Chips
Northcote, VIC
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of business operations, including staffing, customer service, inventory management, and financial planning. and reporting

Trainer & Assessor

Complete Hospitality Training
Melbourne, VIC
10.2010 - Current
  • Conducted vocational training for hospitality professionals, liaised with industry stakeholders, and developed training programs.

Director of Operations

Castaways Conference & Event Centre
Waiuku, New Zealand
09.2005 - 06.2008
  • Directed daily operations, managing both restaurant service and large-scale events, staff recruitment, training and supervision, payroll, bookeeping and financial reporting

Bar Manger

Wineloft
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2003 - 03.2005
  • Managed all bar operations including supervison of staff, stock management and marketing and promotional activities

Maitre D'Hotel

Sheraton Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2001 - 05.2003
  • Managed all aspects of the hotel's premium a la carte restaurant with responsibility for the outlets financial performance and customer service targets

Cellar Master

Disney Cruiseline
Orlando, Florida, USA
01.1999 - 03.2000
  • Supervised all on-board wine-related activities including inventory management, product range, crew training, passenger wine tastings and sales growth and reporting

Sommelier & Chef Sommelier

Conran Restaurants
London, UK
06.1995 - 01.1999

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Training & Assessment

Inspire Registered Training Organisation
Sydney, NSW
09-2019

Advanced Diploma of Business - Business Management

Selmar Institute
Melbourne, VIC
10-2012

Diploma of Vocational & Educational Practice - Vocational Education

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
10-2011

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality

Box Hill TAFE
Box Hill, VIC
01-2010

Higher National Diploma - Hotel Management

Colchester Institute
Colchester, UK
06-1990

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Cost-control strategies

Accomplishments

  • Student of the Year, Colchester Institute (1990)
  • Moet et Chandon Scholarship (1990
  • National Award Winner, Gardener Merchant Business School (1990)
  • Bronze Medal, New Zealand Culinary Fare (2001, 2002)

Certification

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (up-dated 2024)
  • Victorian Liquor Licensing Authority Licensee Qualification(2017)
  • Working with Children Check (up-dated 2020)
  • Food Safety Supervisor (2010)
  • Qualified Provider of First Aid (2010)

Websites

Timeline

Proprietor

Northcote Fish & Chips
10.2016 - Current

Trainer & Assessor

Complete Hospitality Training
10.2010 - Current

Director of Operations

Castaways Conference & Event Centre
09.2005 - 06.2008

Bar Manger

Wineloft
12.2003 - 03.2005

Maitre D'Hotel

Sheraton Auckland
04.2001 - 05.2003

Cellar Master

Disney Cruiseline
01.1999 - 03.2000

Sommelier & Chef Sommelier

Conran Restaurants
06.1995 - 01.1999

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Training & Assessment

Inspire Registered Training Organisation

Advanced Diploma of Business - Business Management

Selmar Institute

Diploma of Vocational & Educational Practice - Vocational Education

Melbourne Polytechnic

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality

Box Hill TAFE

Higher National Diploma - Hotel Management

Colchester Institute

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