Bri Aspinall
Paihia ,NZ
Summary
Seasoned Cafe Manager with strong background in managing daily operations, training staff, and supervising food preparation. Focused on improving customer satisfaction and maintaining high-quality service standards. Strong skills in inventory management, team work, and business growth strategies. Passionate about hospitality and the product being delivered at hand. Proven track record of enhancing cafe ambiance to create memorable dining experiences for customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Manager
Third wheel coffee co
Paihia , Paihia
11.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Scheduled shift rotations for employees to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Chef Tutor
Queenstown resort college
Paihia , Paihia
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Organized class lessons and prepared ordering and ingredients.
- Led classes in commercial kitchens with diploma students.
- Liaised with hotel staff with class scheduling and ordering.
- Tested and marked students in both a theory and practical setting.
Hospitality Tutor
Queenstown Resort College
Paihia , Paihia
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Traveled between Paihia and Kaitaia to teach Trades Academy students NCEA level 2&3 hospitality papers.
- Created lesson plans and Kitchen classes including organizing ingredients and equipment for both locations.
- Assessed and marked students both practically and in theory up to the NCEA standard.
Cafe Assistant
Third wheel coffee co
Paihia , Paihia
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Served food product to a high standard.
- Learnt barista skills and made coffee on shifts.
- Served customers and operated the till system.
- Cleared tables and competed kitchen hand duties.
- Kept a high standard of customer service and handled any customer queries.
Restaurant Manager
Terra restaurant
Paihia , Paihia
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Delivered a high standard or customer service.
- Trained staff in front of house areas.
- Managed bar stock and prep.
Commis Chef
Sage restaurant
Russell , Bay Of Islands
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Kept stock of ingredients and ordering for the head chef.
- Organized and prepped my station ready for service.
- Responsible for my preparing dishes during service.
Education
Level 4 Certificate in Culinary Arts - Hospitality
Queenstown Resort College
Paihia, NZ03-2018
High School Diploma -
Whangārei Girls High School
Whangarei, NZ12-2017
Skills
- Employee training: training new staff to the company's high standards
- Teamwork involves working in a team with differences in work style and personality to create a cohesive team
- Problem-solving involves quick thinking to solve problems in high-stress situations
- Communication skills involve communicating with all parties about tasks and expectations
- Multitasking involves actively doing multiple tasks and communicating with others
- Punctuality means consistently being on time for shifts and completing tasks on time
Timeline
Cafe Manager
Third wheel coffee co
11.2023 - Current
Hospitality Tutor
Queenstown Resort College
02.2023 - 11.2025
Chef Tutor
Queenstown resort college
10.2021 - 12.2025
Restaurant Manager
Terra restaurant
11.2019 - 11.2020
Cafe Assistant
Third wheel coffee co
03.2019 - 10.2021
Commis Chef
Sage restaurant
10.2018 - 03.2019
Level 4 Certificate in Culinary Arts - Hospitality
Queenstown Resort College
High School Diploma -
Whangārei Girls High School