Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
SABI KITCHEN INDIAN CRUISINE
PORT DOUGLAS, QLD
12.2018 - Current
Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities. Meeting with vendors and salespeople to order various food and supplies from various companies. Setting a budget for wages, supplies and equipment and other expenses of Restaurant. Determining the correct amount to charge for various items on the menu from beverages through to food items. Greeting and talking with customers, getting feedback regarding both items offered on the menu, and service to the customers. Managing the accounts payable and receivable systems, contracting for bookkeeping, and accounting services or completing these tasks themselves. Hiring, training, supervising, promoting, or firing staff as required. Advertising and marketing the Restaurant, planning new campaigns to attract customers, and constantly expanding the client base. Develops and implements Restaurant policies and procedures.
Cafe Manager
Cafe ziva
Port douglas , Queensland
01.2022 - 10.2023
Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
Established relationships with local businesses or organizations that could refer customers to the cafe.
Implemented new technologies such as POS systems or online ordering platforms into the cafe's operations where appropriate.
Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures for cafe staff.
Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
Planned weekly menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
Ordered supplies needed for daily operations in a timely manner within budget constraints.
Ensured all work areas were kept clean and hygienic according to health regulations.
Delivered orders to kitchen and checked for accuracy and correct temperature on pick-up before serving to customers.
Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Harbour Indian Restaurant
Millers Point, Australia
11.2014 - 11.2016
Event planner and organisation: serving food and preparation for birthday parties and set up event hall, and, according to budget, decide location.
Customer Service
7-Eleven
Sydney, Australia
06.2009 - 06.2011
Customer Service of cash register, Stocktaking, food storage according to required temperature setting and up monthly promotions, assisted with store set up, shelving, and display, maintain food standards and temperatures, banking, cash-handling, cash purchase.
Achievements: Key members of monthly up sell programme, ensured excellent customers service by communicating with other team members and through daily updates provided by 7-Eleven head office, successfully implemented and practiced company, and knowledge of products.
Vibe Hotel Goulburn Street
Sydney, Australia
Kitchen food preparations and working with team members.
Achievements: Food cutting and working in high pressure environments.
Education
Diploma - Management
12.2012
Certificate iii - Hospitality (Commercial cookery)
12.2011
Advance Diploma - Hospitality
11.2011
English vocational education -
06.2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
12.2007
10+2 - commerce
12.2003
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Client patience and understanding
Health and safety compliance
Food handling expertise
Willingness to learn
Influential leadership
Food preparation techniques
Staff supervision
Event coordination
Menu design
Problem solving
Café management
Social media strategy
Expiration monitoring
Languages
English
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Sandeep Kaur
Cafe Ziva Director 0449070042
Sarabjeet singh
Sabi ventures pty ltd 0432344349
Amandeep singh
Cafe Manhattan Erskine 0430165708
Kellie Miller
Cafe Manhattan Erskine. 0449640928 current employer
Satwinder Kaur
7-11 Sydney Harjeet Salhan
References
References available upon request.
Work Type
Full Time
Timeline
Cafe Manager
Cafe Manhattan
01.2024 - Current
Cafe Manager
Cafe ziva
01.2022 - 10.2023
SABI KITCHEN INDIAN CRUISINE
12.2018 - Current
Harbour Indian Restaurant
11.2014 - 11.2016
Customer Service
7-Eleven
06.2009 - 06.2011
Vibe Hotel Goulburn Street
Diploma - Management
Certificate iii - Hospitality (Commercial cookery)