Oliver Brittenden

OneStaff
Various Years

Throughout multiple summer holidays, I worked full-time with OneStaff, gaining hands-on experience across various industries. My roles included:

• Supporting large-scale construction and building projects.
• Operating within factory and warehouse environments to ensure efficient workflows.
• Assisting at major events, such as Electric Avenue, Beer Fest, and Wine Fest, contributing to smooth event operations.

These experiences helped me develop:

• Adaptability, adjusting to diverse work environments and tasks.
• Teamwork, collaborating with others to meet deadlines and achieve shared goals.
• Event operations skills, supporting large-scale events and solving logistical challenges in high-pressure situations.

Botanic
2024

This year, I worked in a front-of-house role at Botanic, where I gained valuable experience in bar and restaurant operations. My responsibilities included:

• Performing typical bar duties, such as preparing and serving drinks.
• Assisting with restaurant service, including running tables and ensuring smooth operations.
• Working at large corporate functions, delivering exceptional service in high-pressure environments.
• Handling late-night shifts, maintaining professionalism and energy throughout demanding hours.

This role allowed me to develop:

• Customer service skills, by providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for patrons.
• Adaptability, thriving in diverse settings, from casual dining to formal corporate events.
• Time management, effectively balancing multiple responsibilities during high-demand shifts.
• Teamwork, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.

El Quincho – Argentine BBQ
2022–2024

Over the past three years, I worked at El Quincho, where I gained valuable experience in the hospitality industry. My responsibilities included:

• Preparing and cooking food to high standards.
• Crafting cocktails and serving a diverse selection of beers.
• Running tables and providing front-of-house support to ensure seamless service.
• Delivering excellent customer service by creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.
• Maintaining cleanliness by dishwashing and organizing workspaces.

Through this role, I developed:

• Strong communication skills, interacting with a diverse range of customers and team members.
• Teamwork abilities, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Time management skills, efficiently managing high-volume orders during peak hours.
• Adaptability, performing well under pressure and responding effectively to sudden changes, such as menu updates or unexpected rushes.

Robbies Riccarton Sports Bar & Restaurant
2021–2022

During my time at Robbies Riccarton, I contributed to the bar and restaurant’s daily operations and customer engagement. My responsibilities included:

• Handling cash sales and managing EFTPOS transactions for up to 200 customers during peak times.
• Preparing bar snacks, pizzas, and desserts to support the kitchen team.
• Cleaning dishes and ensuring the kitchen’s hygiene and efficiency.
• Organizing and hosting quiz nights to enhance customer engagement and enjoyment.

This experience helped me to develop:

• Customer service and communication skills, interacting with patrons in a friendly and professional manner.
• Food preparation experience, assisting in the creation of various menu items.

Moorhouse Medical
University Summer Holidays, 2021–2022

During my summer holidays, I worked at Moorhouse Medical, where I gained hands-on experience in financial management and administration. My responsibilities included:

• Organizing staff payroll and ensuring accurate wage distribution.
• Preparing financial statements with the General Manager, including expense and income analysis, budgeting, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Allocating funds to various accounts to support financial planning.
• Utilizing Xero and Excel to manage financial data and produce reports.

This role allowed me to develop:

• Proficiency in Xero and Excel, managing financial records and performing detailed analyses.
• Financial management skills, including budgeting and reporting.
• Strategic thinking, contributing to financial decision-making.
• Analytical abilities, interpreting financial data to identify trends and inform planning.