Rheana McNabb

Experience

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  Personal business

  Jan 2012 - now

  Cake decorator

  Make and decorate specialty cakes for birthdays and other occasions.

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  Corporate events and functions

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Waitress

  Waitress at corporate events, weddings, large and small scale events, professional and formal events, informal events, sporting event experience

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  Marlborough Vintners Hotel

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Restaurant and Bar staff - Summer employment

  I was part of a small and efficient team of waitresses and bar staff at a local restaurant and hotel. I solely participated in countless weddings, serving food and beverages to the guests. I also worked in the restaurant serving food and beverages from an A la Carte menu.

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  B.V Gourmet

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2016

  Food preparation, preparing for functions, washing dishes, cleaning responsibilities, waitressing experience, corporate and formal experience, wedding experience. Worked retail in a pop-up Christmas shop selling goods to customers around the christmas period over the summer holidays.

  • Kitchen hand

    Dec 2012 - Feb 2016

  • Retail Assistant

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Two Chefs Bistro

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Resaturant and bar staff

  I was responsible for providing excellent service to customers who dined at the french inspired restaurant, serving meals and drinks. I gained valuable bar experience and gained further waitressing experience. I experienced busy graduation dinners and an A la Carte menu.

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  Goodman Fielder

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  New Product Development

  New product development internship for Goodman Fielder. Designed and developed a new innovative food product for the company.

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  Compass Group

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  I supervised, empowered and engaged with employees and allocated tasks to approximately 10 employees, relevant to their skill sets during shifts. I provided responsible service of alcohol and delivered professional customer service. I was also a supervisor for various events at The Dunedin Centre. Whilst at Compass I obtained my LCQ. Serve food and beverages to customers in the corporate lounges at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Waitress at functions at the Town Hall Dunedin. Conference experience, waitress, bar and restaurant experience. Cash handling and till experience.

  • Food And Beverage Supervisor

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Food And Beverage Assistant

    Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Giesen Group

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Kitchen Assistant - Summer employment

  I was responsible for preparing and serving meals for customers at the Giesen Cellar Door. I participated in corporate events and small functions where I was responsible for serving and looking after guests.

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  Little Wonders

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Sole charge Cook

  Fixed-term maternity relief position Responsibilities involved: ordering healthy menu items weekly, menu development, planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals for approximately 85 children aged 0-5. cleaning

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  Nova Cafe

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Maitre D and Duty Manager

  I am responsible for leading and motivating the shift team to meet and exceed customer expectations by delivering an exceptional restaurant experience through providing high-quality products, friendly customer service and a safe working environment. Whilst at Nova I obtained my Duty Managers Licence (Authorised to manage any licensed premises).

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  Davis Food Ingredients

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Key Account Manager

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Sales Support industrial division

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2021