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Erin Fraser

Erin Fraser

Aberdeen

Summary

Working part-time in the hospitality industry while still in school sparked my passion for being part of a fast-paced, hands-on work environment. Over time, my experience across various roles with increasing responsibilities equipped me with the adaptability and confidence to embark on global travels at the age of 18. During my travels, I took on roles to support my journey, broadening my perspective and sharpening my skills. Now back home in Aberdeen, I am eager to step into a senior position where I can apply my accumulated experience, work alongside great colleagues, and contribute to a dynamic and stimulating environment that challenges me and fosters my growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work history

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Duncanos – Bistro
12.2021 - Current

Having joined at the very start up of the business my role has evolved to meet the business needs in line with my experience

Duties Included -

  • Focal point for front of house
  • Handling and overseeing all day-to-day operations
  • Supervision and training of employees
  • Interact with customers, both in person and online
  • Cash Handling
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards
  • Helped build the various menus
  • Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet the restaurant's needs
  • Stock ordering
  • Private events
  • Deputising for owner in her absence
  • Social media
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Quality assurance and compliance
  • Assisting the owner in all aspects of the business

HEAD BARISTA / FRONT OF HOUSE

Contour Café
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Front of House – customer services, food deliveries, handling cash, and supporting events

BAR AND RESTAURANT MANAGER

Mulligans – Irish, Pub and grill
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • After coming to Germany this role helped improve my German conversational skills while building on the skills I currently have
  • Duties Included -
  • Organising staff training, meetings and weekly rota's
  • Taking and processing food orders and payments
  • Doing the weekly stock order
  • Responsible for taking customer bookings
  • Being flexible to work on the bar and the floor if needed
  • Working high volume, big events

RESOURCE ASSISTANT

Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions
10.2021 - 04.2022

A six-month opportunity to support the resourcing team in attracting and sourcing highly experienced contractors for supply to the oil and gas industry

  • Duties Included -
  • Utilising all relevant job and social media platforms to source suitable candidates as well as updating the internal database
  • Creating job advertisements and publishing them online
  • Formatting CV's to submit to clients
  • Building relationships with both candidates and clients in order to best match their requirements
  • Ensuring candidate availability was kept up to date
  • Completing many training courses, for example I completed my IWCF level 1 to better understand the jobs we were offering and what skills to look for in candidates

AU PAIR

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam
01.2021 - 10.2021

This was a short-term contract as a live in au pair working for a local family looking after their three young children

  • My responsibilities included the care of the children in the home and safe transport to school and their multiple activities
  • Maintained tidy environment through regular housekeeping tasks
  • In charge of all homework tasks in Dutch, German and English

RECEPTIONIST / HOSTESS

Four Season Hotel, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Full time receptionist role
  • This role required a high level of multi-tasking across other departments in the hotel and the cocktail bar
  • The hostess role was key in ensuring a first-class customer service experience in such a prestigious hotel
  • Duties included -
  • Completing the cash up for the whole restaurant
  • Being the main focal point for customers and ensuring the customer experience was first class
  • Taking bookings, responding to emails and enquiries
  • Working closely with the senior management team, ensuring that all details about upcoming events and special requirements were communicated effectively
  • Prestigious hotel in Sydney, NSW
  • Company Overview: Prestigious hotel in Sydney, NSW

FULL TIME WAITRESSING AND BARTENDING ROLES

Vovem Meat & Liquor
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Main role was to deliver silver service in the restaurant and an efficient service in the bar
  • Working as a key team member to ensure a high degree of professionalism was delivered

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

The Pigs Wings
04.2018 - 01.2019

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

Malmaison
07.2017 - 11.2018

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

No.10 Bar and Restaurant
10.2015 - 06.2017

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - English, French, Art, Biology, Geography, Math's

Aberdeen Grammar School

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Work ethic
  • Organisational skills
  • Professionalism
  • Resilience in high-pressure situations
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Performance monitoring

Languages

English: C2 Proficient
German: B2 Upper Intermediate
Dutch: B1 Intermediate

Hobbies and Interests

Tae Kwon Do - Black Belt. Studied the art of tae-kwon-do for twelve years, competing at an international level and achieving gold at both national and world championship level. Qualified coach and umpire and have assisted in national competitions., Competed at school and district level with hockey., Learned how to surf and competed in a charity competition held on Bondi Beach., Travelling, learning about new cultures and gaining new experiences., Running and music festivals.

Custom Section

  • Proven excellence in customer service, enriched by global travel from an early age, building strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in achieving the best outcomes and adapts quickly to new and changing circumstances.
  • Strong work ethic combined with a positive sense of humour, exceptional organisational skills, and a professional demeanour gives me a can-do attitude.
  • Pragmatic and proactive approach to challenges, backed by a resilient and solution-oriented mindset.

Other

Full UK Driving License, Computer literate and proficient in word, excel and PowerPoint., Extensive social media experience.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-alsop-fraser-15b92b1b3/

Timeline

HEAD BARISTA / FRONT OF HOUSE

Contour Café
08.2024 - 04.2025

BAR AND RESTAURANT MANAGER

Mulligans – Irish, Pub and grill
11.2022 - 07.2024

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Duncanos – Bistro
12.2021 - Current

RESOURCE ASSISTANT

Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions
10.2021 - 04.2022

AU PAIR

Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.2021 - 10.2021

RECEPTIONIST / HOSTESS

Four Season Hotel, Sydney, NSW, Australia
03.2019 - 01.2020

FULL TIME WAITRESSING AND BARTENDING ROLES

Vovem Meat & Liquor
09.2018 - 02.2019

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

The Pigs Wings
04.2018 - 01.2019

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

Malmaison
07.2017 - 11.2018

VARIOUS FRONT OF HOUSE, WAITRESSING AND HOSTESS ROLES

No.10 Bar and Restaurant
10.2015 - 06.2017

Certificate of Higher Education - English, French, Art, Biology, Geography, Math's

Aberdeen Grammar School
Erin Fraser