Experience

OutSauced Consultancy

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• OutSauced Consultancy

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Hospitality Business ConsultancyIf you are a restaurateur or hospitality business owner seeking to improve your operation's efficiency, develop your team and increase your turnover and profits then you are in the right place.Are you...Seeking to improve your current business?Running a great business that you feel isn't reaching its potential?Working IN your business, rather than ON it?In need of clarity over your brand values, goals and objectives?Feeling that you constantly come up against resistance to changes?In need of a sounding board, fresh pair of eyes to develop your ideas?Finding your team aren't pulling together and you feel as though you are constantly firefighting conflict?Struggling to keep hold of your employees or find good ones to join your team?Frustrated your turnover isn't growing rapidly enough or your profits aren't reflecting your hard work?Have you worked through the FEED principles of FeelingEnvironmentExperienceDevelopmentWould you like help to develop your business, clarify your opportunities and deliver an improved efficient, customer focused team that upholds your values and returns increased turnover and improved profits.



Jonathan Butler

• Speaker

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  As a speaker, I am able to deliver a keynote, motivational or business talk that will inspire and drive the audience.Focussing on the key strategies that helped me grow a multi-million-pound award-winning restaurant business as well as what has enabled me to overcome many challenges in the process. I am able to speak on many topics including change, challenge and leadership which will give your team the fuel to make life-changing decisions and create a success culture within your organisation.If your team needs inspiring and needs to develop the tools to enable them to achieve greater results, Jonathan should be your next Keynote Speaker. He has a proven track record in business, is a published author and will take your team to new heights.Offering inspiration with results in the form of Keynote talks, presentations, group workshops, leadership and management courses.Get in contact with Jonathan now to discuss your next event - jon@outsaucedconsultancy.co.uk - 07775746145A little about me...I have successfully owned and operated a hotel and 2 restaurants, all of these businesses won various accolades and accreditations.In 2007, I overcame the challenges presented to me when my businesses were devastated by some of the worse flooding ever recorded in the UK.I have worked with numerous businesses within the hospitality sector over the last few years helping them achieve their goals and overcome their own challenges.



Jonathan Butler - Restaurant Consultant

• The Disruptive Restaurateur Podcast

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  The Disruptive Restaurateur Podcast Award-winning chef, restaurateur, hotelier and author Jonathan Butler aka The Disruptive Restaurateur hosts this information packed show - learn the disruptive secrets to improving your restaurant business, discover how you can grow as a leader. The Disruptive Restauranteur gives you the tools to improve your business efficiency, employee engagement, customer service and profitability. Includes interviews and insights with leading disruptors.iTunes Linkhttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-disruptive-restaurateur-restaurant-success/id1364435180?mt=2Libsyn Linkhttp://thedisruptiverestaurateur.libsyn.com/Contact me directly if you would like to be interviewed on the podcast



Business Recipes for Success

• Author

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  I am the author of Business Recipes for Success: Four Steps to Building a Successful Restaurant & Hospitality Business - The book was published in June 2017 and is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle form.Stir up a batch of success with this accessible and innovative business guide for the hospitality sector from industry expert. Thinking of setting up a business in the hospitality sector? Do you work in, manage or own a restaurant, hotel or catering business? Would you like to know the secrets to building a successful business? In Business Recipes for Success, Jonathan Butler, restaurant and hospitality business consultant, guides you through the process, warns you of the pitfalls and allows you to take control. The hospitality and catering industry is probably one of the toughest business sectors to enter. Statistically, failure rates are high, three times greater than many other sectors, while cash flow is more vital than many other businesses and staff turnover can be very high and damaging. It is an unforgiving industry that even with ‘Celebrity Status’ does not guarantee success. So why would you want to open a business in this sector? What drives entrepreneurs to believe they will buck the trend and be more successful than the last? For me, it is passion and belief, and after twenty-seven years within the industry successfully growing hospitality based businesses, he has decided to share his journey and expertise. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1999754603



Crowd Purchasing

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality

• Cost Saving and Purchasing Expert for UK Hospitality Businesses

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Crowd Purchasing is a collective of over 500 UK hospitality-based businesses including hotels, restaurants, pubs, care homes, golf clubs and schools who benefit from our combined purchasing leverage and expertise to deliver them better prices, quality and service.Our service is completely FREE - If you want to save money on your food purchasing, linen or utilities get in touch now on jon@crowdpurchasing.co.uk or 07775746145 or go to our website www.crowdpurchasing.co.uk Crowd Purchasing is a collective of over 500 UK hospitality-based businesses including hotels, restaurants, pubs, care homes, golf clubs and schools who benefit from our combined purchasing leverage and expertise to deliver them better prices, quality and service.Our service is completely FREE - If you want to save money on your food purchasing, linen or utilities get in touch now on jon@crowdpurchasing.co.uk or 07775746145 or go to our website www.crowdpurchasing.co.uk



Tiamee Ltd

• Owner and Founder

  • Aug 2012 - Present



CHELTENHAM LEISURE AND CULTURE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

  The Cheltenham Trust is an independent registered charity responsible for Cheltenham’s £300 million iconic cultural and leisure sites, including listed buildings. Established in 2014, the Trust engages audiences through the arts, heritage, performance, tourism, sport, and play and wellbeing opportunities. Our historic and contemporary facilities across the town include - The Wilson - Gloucestershire’s premier Art Gallery and Museum, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pittville Pump Room, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Stadium. Our teams provide outreach services across sport, play and arts development offering learning opportunities for all. The money that we generate is solely directed at improving and developing the public offer. There are no shareholders or investors. As a charity, we create surpluses not profit, so that we can reinvest in and develop our venues, creating activity for public benefit.



Syme Wood Ltd

• Consultant Business Advisor

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  Established in 2009 and based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Syme Wood Ltd is a specialist food purchasing group for caterers.Working alongside the founder I was responsible for developing the strategy to expand the business nationally, focusing on establishing the supply chain and targeting premium accounts. In 2012 the business was rebranded to Crowd Purchasing. Established in 2009 and based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Syme Wood Ltd is a specialist food purchasing group for caterers.Working alongside the founder I was responsible for developing the strategy to expand the business nationally, focusing on establishing the supply chain and targeting premium accounts. In 2012 the business was rebranded to Crowd Purchasing.



Fosters on the Docks

• Managing Partner

  • Dec 2002 - Sep 2009

  Responsible for all aspects of running the kitchen on a day-to-day basis including; Budgeting, Recruitment, Training, Manu Planning, Stock Ordering, Stock Taking, Financial Planning and Business Development.Project managed a £180,000 investment to re-brand to Fosters on the docks, with £60,000 of the budget spent on extending and refurbishing the kitchen. I worked with designers and suppliers to ensure the project was delivered on-time and on budget.Increasing turnover in the first year of trading by 50% from £400,000 to over £600,000 net.Year two turnover was approx. £900,000, year three £1,200,000 and year four £1,500,000 net.Food turnover accounted for approximately 50% of the business.The business was split over two floors with a first floor restaurant and champagne bar for 100, a ground floor bar with a further 120 covers.March 2005 Fosters on the docks was recognised as an Investor in People.June 2006 won The Cotswold Life Food & Drink Award for Staff Training & Development at Fosters on the docks.



Ye Olde Anchor Inn

• Managing Partner

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for all aspects of running the business including; Budgeting, Recruitment, Training, Menu Planning, Stock Ordering, Stock Taking, Project Management, Financial Planning and Business Development.August 2006 was responsible for over-seeing a £250,000 refurbishment.A renowned venue in the area for weekly live music – focusing mainly on Blues and Rock.July 2007 ~ Crisis managed Ye Olde Anchor Inn after major flooding. Responsible for restructuring, staff management and re-launching the business.October 2007 re-branded and marketed Ye Olde Anchor Inn after flooding in July 2007 ~ created Restaurant 1601 at Ye Olde Anchor Inn.June 2008 won The Worcestershire Life Award for Most Distinctive Local Menu for Restaurant 1601 at Ye Olde Anchor Inn.Achieved our target turnover for the business.



The Ilchester Arms Hotel

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

  Responsible for all aspects of running the kitchen and restaurant aspect of the business including; Budgeting, Recruitment, Training, Menu Planning, Stock Ordering, Stock Taking, Financial Planning and Business Development.Improved by focusing on developing the relationship with the hotel and the MOD, as the ‘Royal Naval Air station Yeovilton’ was located less than 2 miles away.The restaurant specialised in quality locally sourced ingredients, producing dishes for the a la carte restaurant, the bar brasserie and function/conference trade.The Hotel had 8 luxury bedrooms with an a la carte fine dining restaurant (60), bar brasserie (75) and function room (80).Increased turnover from £170,000 to over £500,000 net in year one. In year two turnover was in excess of £900,000 net.Hotel increased room business and averaged over 90% occupancy Sunday to Thursday.Trade split of 30% Accommodation, 40% Food and 30% Wet.