Arahine TAYLOR
Henderson,New Zealand
Summary
Friendly, self-motivated individual with valuable industry experience in the customer service and hospitality sectors. I have proven to be a reliable, hard-working, and dedicated worker with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for ensuring customers leave satisfied. I am eager to learn and grow in my career while welcoming new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
BARTENDER
Taipa Tavern
01.2024 - Current
- Providing high-quality beverage service in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Maintaining excellent customer relations and ensuring a safe social atmosphere.
BARTENDER / SUPERVISOR
Kong / Little Easy
Auckland City
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Served as Bar Supervisor at Kong Nightclub and Duty Manager at the bottomless brunch venue, Little Easy.
- Monitored staff to ensure the safe service of alcohol and prevented harmful intoxication.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated with venue managers for events.
- Responsible for staff training and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for guests.
- Auckland City
RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR
Lone Star
Auckland City
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed opening and closing procedures, including end-of-day cash reconciliation.
- Created weekly staff rosters and facilitated communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Ensured all restaurant procedures were followed and resolved customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.
- Oversaw stock ordering and new staff induction.
- Auckland City
RETAIL ASSISTANT
Four Square
Coopers Beach
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed checkout operations, cash handling, and Lotto services.
- Maintained inventory organization and prepared hot food items.
- Coopers Beach
RETAIL ASSISTANT
G.A.S
Coopers Beach
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Handled opening shifts, including premises security and register setup.
- Provided barista services and managed customer fuel transactions.
- Coopers Beach
CAFE/RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR
Taipa Beach Resort
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Advanced through the ranks from Food & Beverage Runner to Supervisor over five years.
- Gained diverse experience across housekeeping, reception, and kitchen departments.
- Responsible for opening and closing duties, night auditing, and conflict resolution.
Education
NCEA Level 1-3 -
Taipa Area School
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Team supervision
- Training new staff
- Operations
- Money handling
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Night auditing
- Service
- Outstanding customer service
- Responsible alcohol service
- Barista certification
- Compliance
- Managing safe service environments
- Health & safety regulations
Timeline
BARTENDER
Taipa Tavern
01.2024 - Current
BARTENDER / SUPERVISOR
Kong / Little Easy
08.2022 - 01.2023
RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR
Lone Star
04.2022 - 08.2022
RETAIL ASSISTANT
Four Square
01.2022 - 04.2022
RETAIL ASSISTANT
G.A.S
01.2022 - 04.2022
CAFE/RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR
Taipa Beach Resort
01.2016 - 01.2021
NCEA Level 1-3 -
Taipa Area School