connor O.
Junior Hospitality Manager
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Connor O. is an experienced hospitality and restaurant operations professional based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As a Manager at Spur Steak Ranch, Connor led staff, managed budgets, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards, leveraging project management and financial services skills while developing menus and fostering an efficient, customer-focused environment. In earlier roles as a waiter at Spur Steak Ranch, he honed operational expertise in order taking, upselling, team collaboration, and payment handling within the food service industry. Connor has also worked as a swimming coach at Brettonwood High School, prioritizing safety and skill development for athletes, and served as a Research Assistant at ZACESA, gaining experience in automated data collection, analytics, and document management. With a BCom in International Business, he integrates academic and practical knowledge across hospitality, education, and market research domains.
Experience
Manager
Spur Steak Ranch · 2023 — 2026Managed restaurant operations by leading staff, overseeing financial management, and ensuring customer service quality. Collaborated with chefs to develop menus and maintained compliance with health and safety regulations. Provided training and development for staff to foster an efficient and welcoming environment.Swimming Coach
Brettonwood high school · 2025 — 2026Instructed swimmers on the correct techniques for various strokes, turns, and starts. Monitored safety rules adherence and ensured readiness for CPR or rescues. Facilitated both physical and mental skill development, and managed all aspects of team participation in swimming competitions including logistics and entries.Virtual Assistant
ZAP Studios · 2022 — 2025nullwaiter
Spur Steak Ranch · 2023 — 2023Welcomed guests, provided menus, and assisted with seating arrangements. Took and relayed food and drink orders, addressed customer queries, and made menu recommendations. Served orders, maintained cleanliness in the dining area, managed payment processing, and handled customer issues as they arose. Coordinated with team members for smooth dining service and followed restaurant policies and safety regulations.Research Assistant
ZACESA · 2022 — 2022Conducted market research, organized and managed documents, and maintained appropriate diary management practices. Performed data entry and analytics tasks as required.waiter
Spur Steak Ranch · 2021 — 2022Assisted guests with seating, provided menus, and recorded orders. Delivered food and beverages, communicated special requests to the kitchen, and processed customer payments. Maintained table cleanliness, ensured adherence to restaurant policies, and worked with colleagues for efficient dining service.Special Events Intern
Jenny's wrap · 2019 — 2020Supported event operations by training and supervising volunteers and support staff. Assisted in venue design and setup modifications, participated in catering for events, and managed inventory counts and supply audits.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, International BusinessMANCOSA · 2023 — 2025
- Higher National Diploma, NSCbrettonwood high school · 2017 — 2021
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