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Ceanon Van Aardt

Ceanon Van Aardt

Equestria , Pretoria

Summary

Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Highly proactive manager with 4 years of experience in team leadership in [Hospitality] industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings.


Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head Barman

BAGELS AND BEERS RESTAURANT AND DRIVING RANGE,
Centurion
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Restaurant Manager

PURPLE COW RESTAURANT – MIDSTREAM ESTATE
Midstream, pretoria
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Provided strong leadership by recruiting, training, and motivating a diverse team of front-of-house and back-of-house employees to deliver exceptional service.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Bar , Restaurant and Facilities Manager

BAGELS AND BEERS RESTAURANT AND DRIVING RANGE
Centurion
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
  • Supervised staff of 15 in day-to-day activities.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of Bagels and Beers operations.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.
  • Kept golf course equipment stored properly and reported maintenance needs.
  • Oversaw maintenance and operation of , the car wash and driving range equipment, maintaining safety, cleanliness and operational efficiency.
  • Set up promotional displays and equipment for special events and activities.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.

Duty Manager

WORLD OF GOLF – MIDRAND
Midrand
02.2020 - 05.2020

  • Engaged with employees to to enhance communication and understand department goals
  • Event management for Corporate Golf Days / Charity Events
  • Daily financial cash flow operations
  • Managed key performance indicators and service levels to to maintain operational excellence
  • Staff attendance rosters
  • Maintained data accuracy and accessibility with strong document control and file name practices
  • Tracked sales and inventory and managed operations to maximize returns
  • Oversaw day to day operations and assisted in challenge resolutions to reduce potential downtime
  • Directed work of team members and assisted with meeting specific team goals
  • Opening and closing of facility.
  • Ensuring a consistent quality in the golf balls of the facility .

Education

National Cerificate in Sports Turf NQF4 - Horticulture

ZWARTKOPS GOLF MANAGEMENT CAMPUS
Zwartkop, Centurion
01.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Waterkloof
Pretoria , South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017

Skills

Staff Management

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Accomplishments

  • Generated R700000 in additional revenue in 2 years in food and beverage sales..

Software

Microsoft excel

Microsoft Word

Digitot

Blender

Sage

Slack

Wordpress

Interests

Football

Golf

Animation

Baking

Hobbies

In my spare time I play and practice football with my friends and we often play 5 a side football to put our skills to the test .

I love using blender to come up with renders for desserts That I want to make . 

Going to the driving range has been a regular hobby  for the last 9 years of my life and I keep trying to improve my swing and my work on golfing theories whilst there .

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Head Barman

BAGELS AND BEERS RESTAURANT AND DRIVING RANGE,
08.2022 - 02.2023

Restaurant Manager

PURPLE COW RESTAURANT – MIDSTREAM ESTATE
07.2022 - 09.2022

Bar , Restaurant and Facilities Manager

BAGELS AND BEERS RESTAURANT AND DRIVING RANGE
05.2020 - 06.2022

Duty Manager

WORLD OF GOLF – MIDRAND
02.2020 - 05.2020

National Cerificate in Sports Turf NQF4 - Horticulture

ZWARTKOPS GOLF MANAGEMENT CAMPUS
01.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Waterkloof
01.2013 - 12.2017
Ceanon Van Aardt