Braden Spooner
Thornlie,WA
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with experience in restaurant, bar and venue operations. Expertise in staff training and development, recruitment, special events and general management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Sailing For Oranges
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Performed Opening and Closing MOD procedures such as balancing tills, closing and securing venue and End of Night reports.
Cocktail Bartender
Cable Beach Club Resort
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels
- Prepared all garnishes, syrups, mixers and accoutrements required for various cocktails
- Prepared and served all cocktails
- Prepared and served all drinks for the dine-in restaurant, including coffee
- Invent unique and interesting cocktail specials
- Trained staff to work in the bar, to make various cocktails, to prepare and serve drinks etc
Bartender
The Vic Hotel
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Clean and maintain cleanliness of bars, bar equipment, glasses, utensils etc
- Change kegs, maintain stock levels of beer, wine and liquor
- Prepare alcoholic beverages for patrons, including menu drinks as well as custom creations
- Work closely with other bar staff, servers and kitchen staff
- Adhere to strict RSA standards by paying attention to consumers actions and amount of consumption
- Prepare mixers and other garnishments limes/fruits etc
- Promote beers/liquors/drinks that are on special
- Have knowledge of brands to be able to offer suggestions to customers
- Take beverage and food orders, process payments
Bartender
Apache Spur Steak & Grill
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
- Serve and prepare non-alcoholic drinks such as milkshakes, soft drink, and tea
- Made to order coffees such as latte's, flat whites, and cappuccinos
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
- Prepare desert menu items such as waffles, sundaes, and banana splits
Bartender
Gosnells Hotel
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Managed strict beverage control to minimize waste
Bartender
Perth Racing
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading
customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons - Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham, WACertificate III in IT -
Challenger TAFE
Rockingham, WASkills
- Staff Management and Recruitment
- Venue Management
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Cocktails
- Mixology Techniques
- Schedule Coordination
- Bar & Restaurant Operations and Logistics
- Clear and Effective Communication
- Multitasking and Prioritization
References
Tim Buckton, Co-owner of Sailing For Oranges & The Warders Hotel Group
Ph: 9239 3333
Sasha Nikulinsky, Venue Manager of Sailing For Oranges
Ph: 9239 3333, Mob: 0447 147 428
Mujdat Ozturk, CBCR Sunset Bar & Grill Restaurant Manager
Ph: 9192 0470
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Sailing For Oranges
10.2022 - 12.2023
Cocktail Bartender
Cable Beach Club Resort
10.2020 - 02.2022
Bartender
The Vic Hotel
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bartender
Gosnells Hotel
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bartender
Apache Spur Steak & Grill
02.2016 - 10.2017
Bartender
Perth Racing
10.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Rockingham Senior High School
Certificate III in IT -
Challenger TAFE
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