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Tiago De Melo

Hospitality Manager
Sydney

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Hospitality Manager with over 7 years of extensive experience in the industry. Seeking a challenging position in a reputable organisation where I can utilise my leadership, operational, and customer service skills to create exceptional guest experiences and drive revenue growth. With a proven track record of successfully managing teams and ensuring the smooth functioning of restaurant and events, I aim to contribute my expertise in optimizing operations and enhancing guest satisfaction to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives. Passionate about fostering a positive work culture and consistently exceeding performance targets, I aspire to play a pivotal role in elevating the hospitality standards and achieving unparalleled success for the organisation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Event Supervisor

Laissez Faire Catering
8 2023 - Current

• Supervised a team of waitstaff during various events,
including weddings, corporate gatherings, and
social functions.
• Coordinated event setups, ensuring that tables were
arranged according to specifications and
decorations were in place.
• Trained new waitstaff members on event protocols,
service standards, and customer interactions.
• Conducted pre-event briefings to communicate the
event plan, responsibilities, and expectations to the
team.
• Monitored event service to ensure prompt and
courteous guest attention, providing support as
needed.
• Collaborated with the kitchen and bar staff to
maintain seamless communication and ensure
smooth service flow.
• Oversaw event breakdowns, ensuring timely and
efficient clean-up and returning the venue to its
original condition.

Restaurant Manager

Mures Tasmania
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Successfully lead a team of 15+ employees, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the restaurant.
  • Implemented strategies that improved customer satisfaction, resulting in an increase in positive reviews and feedback.
  • Successfully oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including daily activities, budgeting, and inventory management, resulting in consistent revenue growth and cost optimisation.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts to ensure the availability of high-quality supplies at competitive prices.
  • Collaborated with chefs on menu design and development in order to maximise profitability.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Drunken Admiral
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using correct techniques, liquid measurements and garnishes.
  • Displayed strong organisational skills when preparing tables for guests prior to their arrival.
  • Developed knowledge of food and beverage products and services.
  • Demonstrated skillful multitasking abilities while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within tight deadlines.
  • Flexibly responded to requests from customers regarding menu items or special orders in a timely manner.

Event Supervisor

Laissez Faire Catering
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supervised a team of waitstaff during various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social functions.
  • Coordinated event setups, ensuring that tables were arranged according to specifications and decorations were in place.
  • Trained new waitstaff members on event protocols, service standards, and customer interactions.
  • Conducted pre-event briefings to communicate the event plan, responsibilities, and expectations to the team.
  • Monitored event service to ensure prompt and courteous guest attention, providing support as needed.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen and bar staff to maintain seamless communication and ensure smooth service flow.
  • Oversaw event breakdowns, ensuring timely and efficient clean-up and returning the venue to its original condition.

Banquet Manager

Navarra Venues
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Effectively coordinated events such as weddings, conferences, cocktails, boardroom lunch/dinner, birthdays
  • Briefing staff and checking the room set-up before the event
  • Ensuring the room is turned around, ready for the next event
  • Managed food and beverage team
  • Ensuring personal hygiene and appearance standards of staff
  • Ensuring timely and smooth conducting of a banquet event.

Education

M.D. - Accounting

Kaplan Business School
Sydney, NSW
01.2019 - 11.2021

Technologist - Logistics And Multimodal Transport

Universidade Monte Serrat
Brazil, Santos
01.2016 - 12.2017

Skills

    Superior Organisational Skills

Customer Service Expertise

Knowledge of Safety and Hygiene Standards

Staff Training and Development

Employee Performance Evaluations

Communication and Problem-Solving

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Mures Tasmania
10.2021 - 07.2023

Food and Beverage Attendant

Drunken Admiral
03.2020 - 10.2021

M.D. - Accounting

Kaplan Business School
01.2019 - 11.2021

Event Supervisor

Laissez Faire Catering
07.2017 - 12.2019

Technologist - Logistics And Multimodal Transport

Universidade Monte Serrat
01.2016 - 12.2017

Banquet Manager

Navarra Venues
09.2013 - 03.2018

Event Supervisor

Laissez Faire Catering
8 2023 - Current
Tiago De MeloHospitality Manager