Bethany Curtis
Nelson,NSN
Summary
Professional management expert with proven ability to oversee day-to-day operations and maintain high standards. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results in diverse environments. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in conflict resolution and staff supervision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Duty Manager
McCashins Taproom
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
Duty Manager
Sands Brewery and Bar
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Working as a Duty manager a few days a week, serving multiple clients, memorising beverage and cocktails to prepare alongside ensuring safe drinking and gambling
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain positive guest experiences.
- Developed training materials for new hires, improving onboarding effectiveness and speed.
Lodge Operater
Wilson's
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Seasonal job located in the Abel Tasman National Park.
- In living housekeeper, looking after clients on an evening.
- Numbers in clients ranged from 5-30
- Assistant kitchen hand
- Bar Tender
- Seasonal job located in the Abel Tasman National Park.
Hotel Manager
The Chalets Motel
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Hotel Manager for the winter months between seasons at Wilsons Abel Tasman
- Checking in clients
- Cleaning accommodation
- Stepping in as manager when my employer was out of town
Front of House
Sprig and Fern
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Front of house position part-time job for evenings during the week and over the weekend.
Maitre'd
The Beached Whale
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Full-time permanent job as a Maitre'd / Bar Manager alongside studying Marine Biology and Zoology online.
Pack house staff and orchard assistant
Tyrella Orchard
10.2019 - 06.2020
- This was a second job I worked while also working at Wilson's on my off days in the season.
- Over the Christmas and New Year period, I took a break from the orchard and returned to the packhouse season over the lockdown period.
- The reason for leaving was due to the packing season coming to an end.
Pack house Assistant
Golden Bay Fruits
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Working in a newly built packhouse as an assistant, packing fruit to be dispatched internationally.
Orchard and Pack house assistant
McLeans Orchard
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Originally hired for the kiwifruit thinning season along with assisting in preparation for the new orchard blocks.
- I also have completed a season in the packhouse.
Chicken Farmer
Willow Creek Farm
06.2018 - 10.2018
- This was the Part-Time job that I worked on a Friday afternoon when I was home from my studies in Nelson
- Feeding of Chickens in evenings
- Collection of eggs for the end of day
- Loading of eggs for dispatch
- Lock up of three chicken sheds once day has ended
Logistics Manager for packing team
Thawleys Orchard
11.2017 - 04.2018
- I worked as the Logistics Manager over the quiet Christmas period then once things picked up I become part of the Packaging Team
- Printing of labels for dispatch
- Dealing with failures of dispatch Orders
- Ensuring the correct labelling of pallets
- Running Logistical information through the database for easy collection and organisation
Education
Level 3 Hospitality -
Nelson Malbrough Institute of Technology
Nelson, NSN01.2018
NCEA Level 2 -
Motueka High School
Motueka, TAS01.2017
Skills
- Ability to use a dispatch system correctly
- Able to use a database effectively and efficiently
- Customer communication
- Attention to detail
- Self Motivated
- Customer service focus
- Cash management
- Referencing
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
Timeline
Duty Manager
McCashins Taproom
07.2025 - Current
Duty Manager
Sands Brewery and Bar
04.2024 - 07.2025
Hotel Manager
The Chalets Motel
05.2023 - 09.2023
Front of House
Sprig and Fern
03.2022 - 08.2022
Maitre'd
The Beached Whale
01.2021 - 03.2022
Pack house staff and orchard assistant
Tyrella Orchard
10.2019 - 06.2020
Lodge Operater
Wilson's
09.2019 - 01.2024
Pack house Assistant
Golden Bay Fruits
08.2019 - 10.2019
Orchard and Pack house assistant
McLeans Orchard
10.2018 - 06.2019
Chicken Farmer
Willow Creek Farm
06.2018 - 10.2018
Logistics Manager for packing team
Thawleys Orchard
11.2017 - 04.2018
Level 3 Hospitality -
Nelson Malbrough Institute of Technology
NCEA Level 2 -
Motueka High School