Jackson Recourt
Hillier
Summary
7+ years of hospitality experience with 3 years experience in Bar Management. A passion in the wine industry inspired a change of course, industrious, adaptable, focused on achieving high quality outcomes and reliable in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cellar Hand
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2024 - Current
- Completed my first vintage in 2024 at the Bilyara Winery, remained working on site for the remainder of the year until vintage 2025.
- Core skills: cellar equipment operation, transfers/blending, mixing and sparging, warming/cooling, barrel work including cleaning and sulphuring, cleaning and sanitisation, red vintage experience (operation of bag press, rack and returns, filling fermenters, cleaning, pumpovers and vintage additions).
- Maintaining a high standard in all areas of work, safety and responsibility, traceability, quality control and attention to detail.
- Proficient ability to work both within a team or independently, strong problem solving skills, punctuality and work ethic.
Greenskeeper
Schloss Roxburghe
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Working on a championship calibre golf course and hotel estate in the south of Scotland whilst living abroad
- Irrigation, mowing and turf maintenance, equipment operation and repair, general duties around the estate to uphold the exceptionally high standards of the grounds.
- Joining this team required great communication, the ability to complete labour intensive work and long hours, attention to detail and problem solving.
Bar Manager
Colonist Hotel
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers
- Managed a staff of a team of bartenders, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Inventory/stock management, rostering, POS management, quality control and promotions & marketing
Bar Manager
Brompton Hotel
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Staff recruitment, induction and performance management
- Stock/Bar receiving, invoicing and inventory
- Maintaining a high standard sequence of service
- Product selection and beverage lists
- Quality Control on tap products
- POS management
- Rostering
- Promotions and marketing
Duty Manager
Mile End Hotel
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and problem solving.
- Resolving customer complaints quickly to maximise satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed a team of 20+ employees including bar, restaurant, and gaming staff.
- Supervised bar activity and guided team members
Counselor
Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Centre
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Summer Camp in the United States, employee of the waterfront and in charge of structuring lesson plans and safety conditions while coaching water sports and lifeguarding
- Encouraged respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
- Set an excellent example for campers and fellow counselors in all areas, including attitude, cleanliness, rules and reliability
- Collaborated with other counselors to provide well rounded activities and experience for the campers
- Responded to any problems with maturity and a positive outlook, utilising leadership skills
- Identified and responded to any camper behaviour issues
- Guided campers in participating fully and successfully in all aspects of camp life and activities
- Demonstrated a solid work ethic, working 24 hours a day, 12 days in a row for 9 weeks
Education
Bachelor of Aviation Management -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SAVictorian Certificate of Education -
St Josephs College
11.2015
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol, Express Online Training - 2018
- Basic Gaming, HITSA Training & Employment - December 2020
- Advanced Gaming, HITSA Training & Employment - August 2021
- First Aid & CPR, HITSA Training & Employment - August 2021
Timeline
Cellar Hand
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2024 - Current
Greenskeeper
Schloss Roxburghe
03.2023 - 10.2023
Bar Manager
Colonist Hotel
04.2022 - 01.2023
Bar Manager
Brompton Hotel
07.2021 - 04.2022
Duty Manager
Mile End Hotel
08.2018 - 07.2021
Counselor
Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Centre
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Aviation Management -
University of South Australia
Victorian Certificate of Education -
St Josephs College
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