Lewis Darby
Bondi Beach,SYD
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in inventory control and team building, honed across roles from Bar Manager at Little Sicily to Warehouse Supervisor. Excelled in creating efficient warehousing systems and fostering strong customer relationships. Skilled in foodservice management and FOH operations, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and staff performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Little Sicily
Onehunga, Auckland
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
- Assisted in developing menus featuring seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of food or beverage service in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Created promotional materials such as flyers or posters to advertise specials or upcoming events.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Warehouse Manager
Soho Wines
Ponsonby, Auckland
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Organised Implementation of new Technology to help keep better track of stock and smoothen out warehousing processes
Warehouse Supervisor
Huffer
Hobsonville, Auckland
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling, and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Assisted with scheduling shipments and deliveries according to customer requirements.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high-volume traffic zones.
- Was key in organizing a swift and productive moving experience as we moved locations
Education
Level 5 Information Technology -
Whitecliffe College
Auckland, NZ12-2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammar School
Auckland, NZ12-2019
Skills
- Foodservice management
- FOH operations oversight
- Cocktail development
- Performance monitoring
- Health codes compliance
- ServSafe compliance
- Bar staff supervision
- Team building
- Bar management
- Decision-making
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship building
- Labor cost control
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Football
- Mixology
Certification
- NZ Managers Certificate
- Liquor Control Management Course
- Forklift License
Timeline
Bar Manager
Little Sicily
04.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Manager
Soho Wines
02.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
Huffer
01.2022 - 01.2023
Level 5 Information Technology -
Whitecliffe College
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammar School
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