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I’m Aiden Hopton, a hospitality and venue operations manager with international experience leading hostels, bars, and guest-focused social venues. I combine hands-on leadership with a strong commercial mindset—building capable teams, improving service standards, controlling costs, and identifying new revenue opportunities. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people want to return, and I’m known for turning strategies into results—whether that’s growing bar sales through targeted marketing and menu work, launching signature products, or introducing functions and venue hire packages. I thrive on guest service, operational problem-solving, and developing teams through training, rostering, and consistent service delivery.…I’m Aiden Hopton, a hospitality and venue operations manager with international experience leading hostels, bars, and guest-focused social venues. I combine hands-on leadership with a strong commercial mindset—building capable teams, improving service standards, controlling costs, and identifying new revenue opportunities. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people want to return, and I’m known for turning strategies into results—whether that’s growing bar sales through targeted marketing and menu work, launching signature products, or introducing functions and venue hire packages. I thrive on guest service, operational problem-solving, and developing teams through training, rostering, and consistent service delivery.

AIDEN HOPTON

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I’m Aiden Hopton, a hospitality and venue operations manager with international experience leading hostels, bars, and guest-focused social venues. I combine hands-on leadership with a strong commercial mindset—building capable teams, improving service standards, controlling costs, and identifying new revenue opportunities. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people want to return, and I’m known for turning strategies into results—whether that’s growing bar sales through targeted marketing and menu work, launching signature products, or introducing functions and venue hire packages. I thrive on guest service, operational problem-solving, and developing teams through training, rostering, and consistent service delivery.…I’m Aiden Hopton, a hospitality and venue operations manager with international experience leading hostels, bars, and guest-focused social venues. I combine hands-on leadership with a strong commercial mindset—building capable teams, improving service standards, controlling costs, and identifying new revenue opportunities. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people want to return, and I’m known for turning strategies into results—whether that’s growing bar sales through targeted marketing and menu work, launching signature products, or introducing functions and venue hire packages. I thrive on guest service, operational problem-solving, and developing teams through training, rostering, and consistent service delivery.

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I’m Aiden Hopton, a hospitality and venue operations manager with international experience leading hostels, bars, and guest-focused social venues. I combine hands-on leadership with a strong commercial mindset—building capable teams, improving service standards, controlling costs, and identifying new revenue opportunities.

I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people want to return, and I’m known for turning strategies into results—whether that’s growing bar sales through targeted marketing and menu work, launching signature products, or introducing functions and venue hire packages. I thrive on guest service, operational problem-solving, and developing teams through training, rostering, and consistent service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Music Theory

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Music Theory

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Lithuanian

Beginner

Work Experience

Duty Manager / Bar Operations & Development Manager at Landing Pads & Salvation Bar

May 1, 2026 - Present

Concurrent split role across hostel duty management and bar operations/development. Oversaw daily hostel operations, guest services, and front-office administration; supervised staff/volunteers; maintained cleanliness and safety standards; handled enquiries, reservations, payments, complaints, and operational issues. Led marketing campaigns for Landing Pads and Salvation Bar including social media content, promotional campaigns, online listings, and brand development. Managed Salvation Bar day-to-day operations and development: service standards, stock control, ordering, suppliers, menus, and venue presentation. Delivered strong commercial results, including doubling average weekly bar sales within six weeks through marketing, menu development, pricing optimisation, and improved customer experience. Introduced venue hire and function packages as a new revenue stream, overseeing pricing, enquiries, and event delivery. Created and launched a bestselling signature cocktail, selling more t

General Manager at Get Hi HosteI

September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026

Managed day-to-day hostel operations including guest services, staffing, administration, and social activities. Recruited, trained, rostered, and supervised staff and volunteers. Managed additional revenue streams including personalised tours and motorbike rentals. Supervised the ongoing operation of an adjoining cafe and bar, supporting consistent guest experience and service delivery.

General Manager at Wallaby Hostel

May 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Managed hostel operations including financial administration, staff supervision, guest services, and day-to-day issue resolution. Modernised financial record-keeping systems to improve accuracy of income/expense reporting and monthly performance tracking.

Level 4 Technician at Tabcorp

June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

Installed and repaired gaming machines across an assigned service region. Independently prioritised faults and met contractual response targets, ensuring timely restoration of service and equipment reliability.

Technician / Assistant Manager at Mackay Gaming Services

July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022

Led a team of four technicians across daily repairs and installations, including scheduling and warehouse operations. Consistently met service-level targets while coordinating day-to-day workflow and supporting efficient, reliable outcomes.