Elizabeth Thomson
Leithfield,CAN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Duty Manager
D.O.T.I Restaurant and Bar
Amberley
05.2025 - Current
- Duty manager position at busy local restaurant
- General waitressing and bar tending responsibilities
- Maintained professionalism in customer interactions, answered concerns and resolved problems with friendly and knowledgeable approach.
Managing Director
Murray Downs Farm
Amberley
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Full responsibility for farm management, accounts, stock, animal health, health and safety, finance and budgeting, and staff management.
- Oversaw financial planning and budget management for sustainable growth.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote Murray Downs Farm's offerings effectively.
- Implemented operational policies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximise cost savings for the organisation.
Restaurant Manager
Fresca Restaurant and Deli
Rangiora
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managing and developing a busy café with Mediterranean deli alongside.
- Running of restaurant including hiring, managing and training staff, rosters, marketing, menu planning, stock control and ordering, liquor licensing responsibilities as duty manager.
- Budgeting and cashflow planning and projections.
Stock Manager
Murray Downs Farm
Amberley
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Family farm of 640ha raising sheep, beef and deer with small private vineyard
- Farm labouring duties including tractor driving, fencing, velveting, shed-handing and general stock duties
- Efficient and skilled communication with stock agents, other farmers and veterinary services
- Independent work and as part of a close team
- Sales role at farmers markets in North Canterbury and Christchurch during summer months selling fresh farm raised lamb, including decision making regarding choices of cuts, pricing and marketing of products from 'paddock to plate'.
- Utilisation of Microsoft Office software in creating cash flow budgets, benchmarking and change in enterprise statements
- Highly competent in problem solving, resourcefulness and practical skills
- Valued participation in decision making processes regarding infrastructure, purchasing and sales of stock, crop rotation and seasonal business discussions
Cafe Supervisor
Cafe Supervisor
Christchurch
05.2009 - 02.2013
Restaurant Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
Christchurch
02.2006 - 12.2006
Education
License Controller Qualification - Hospitality
Christchurch, NZ
Christchurch, NZ01.2018
Diploma - Agriculture
Lincoln, NZ
Lincoln, NZ01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Theatre & Film
Christchurch, NZ
Christchurch, NZ01.2012
Diploma - Contemporary Photography
Christchurch, NZ
Christchurch, NZ11-2008
Certification
Current Duty Manager’s Certificate
References
- Paul, Johnstone, Owner/Manager, 027 554 4374, Fresca
- Hannah, Williamson, Owner/Manager, 0272333496, D.O.T.I
Community Service
Amberley Netball Club President (2016,17) and Committee Member (2013-19), Amberley A and P Show Committee (2016 – 17), Musical Society of Canterbury President (2011) and Committee Member (2009 – 2012)
Timeline
Duty Manager
D.O.T.I Restaurant and Bar
05.2025 - Current
Managing Director
Murray Downs Farm
06.2023 - 01.2025
Restaurant Manager
Fresca Restaurant and Deli
01.2018 - 01.2019
Stock Manager
Murray Downs Farm
06.2013 - 09.2017
Cafe Supervisor
Cafe Supervisor
05.2009 - 02.2013
Restaurant Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
02.2006 - 12.2006
License Controller Qualification - Hospitality
Christchurch, NZ
Diploma - Agriculture
Lincoln, NZ
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Theatre & Film
Christchurch, NZ
Diploma - Contemporary Photography
Christchurch, NZ
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