Experience

Easigrass Artificial Grass

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Operations Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



PGS International (UK) Limited

• Director

  • May 2016 - Present



Easigrass Essex Franchise Owner- RHS Gold award winner.

• Owner of Easigrass Essex

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  THE HIGHEST QUALITY ARTIFICIAL GRASS AVAILABLEWith our National and International Headquarters based in Greater London, Easigrass is the artificial grass company that can be trusted.A professional business with over 29 years experience and a 40 strong franchise network that has been fully trained in all aspects of operation for the supply and installation of artificial grass, meaning you can be assured that you are not dealing with amateurs.RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal WinnerRHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal WinnerProud to be the only artificial grass company in the world to have an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal, we offer a full range of the most realistic looking artificial grass products to suit a multitude of different applications.With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 we are a credible independently means tested company that meets all the criteria to be awarded these accreditations.RIBA Products SelectorRoyal Institute of British Architects RIBA Products SelectorWe also feature on the Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA Products Selector.We work with both big and small corporations, local authorities, schools, universities, sports clubs, event organisers, nurseries, restaurants to name a few.Designing and manufacturing our very own products that are exclusive to Easigrass™, allows us to give you that unique garden or outside space. Having the best and most experienced fitters in the marketplace enables us to handle the complete deliverables.Having the largest stock of synthetic grass in the country we can offer landscapers or trade suppliers a supply only, via our national delivery service or a full supply and fit service through one of our fully trained national partner networks.Easigrass™ has an exclusive Shock-Pad system which has been independently tested so we can provide a recognised critical fall height safety certificate, should it be required.All our grass comes with a full 10 year warranty.Contact: essex@easigrass.com



Bar Centro Limited.

• Director/Owner.

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

  Awards: Retailer of the Year: 2013. Business man of the Year: 2014.Director for the Company Role for my position includes: Control operational costs and labour percentage to maximise net profit. Controlled all the risk management procedures of the company.Installed and controlled the full health and safety policies of the company.Setup a disaster plan and recovery management policy for the company.Worked with all vendors/suppliers/reps. to ensure quality of produce/supplies and to reduce associated costs. Undertook annual reviews and ensure effective management of all LTAs.Undertake formal quarterly reviews of product/service/brand/entertainment offerings at different units and propose changes for consideration with the General Manager.Setup and managed the full risk assessment policies for the company including the full fire risk assessments.



The Wright Bar Group

• Group Operations Manager

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Owning and operating a portfolio of Ten award winning bars, restaurants and Nightclubs around Dublin. During recent months the Group was successful in its tender for the new DAA food court in terminal one of Dublin airport (due to open in August 2015) and have recently purchased a new Bar and Club premises in St Ann's street, Dublin. My Job description covers the following areas:Proactively review and manage EBITDA and P&L accounts for key the units within the Group. Optimise performance of key units and develop proposals/business cases to enhance financial contribution of individual units.Review all Risk, Health & safety procedures to ensure it complies with full HSE standards at all times ensuring all managers are following the procedures.Work with Risk manager to ensure the follow up is being controlled and managed.Review weekly/monthly operations and the customer service experience in each unit to optimise efficiency, address shortfalls and enhance the customer/value/ business propositions. Lead and work with relevant managers to inculcate best practice across all operations and promote/develop related standards/practices across the Group. Work with all vendors/suppliers/reps. to ensure quality of produce/supplies and to reduce associated costs. Undertake annual reviews and ensure effective management of all LTAs. Proactively review, develop and implement marketing strategies to attract/ retain key customer segments.Work with Sales & Marketing team to define, agree and implement consistent approach to product/service/menu/brand/entertainment offerings and ensure observance until otherwise agreed.Propose and agree schedule of marketing initiatives with the Sales & Marketing team and ensure effective implementation of same.Ensure careful recruitment and selection of candidates Managed performance, discipline, grievances and compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure consistent and prudent approach to the management of all HR & training issues.



Nova Club

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  Awards: New London Club of the year 2011. Nightclub of the year 2012,2013 & 2014.Responsible for all pre-opening Operational duties. These included, employment, licensing, landlords, building surveyors, health and safety Manuals, staff training.Project managed (Operations Only) the new £10m Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Nightclub. A large operation, Construction, designers, Manufacturers.Responsible for all pre-opening Operational duties. These included, employment, licensing, landlords, building surveyors, Risk assessment and control, health and safety Manuals, staff training.Award winning Head chef. Georgi Yaneff (previously Bazaar Restaurant at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills) employed to lead the Kitchen team. Generated sales of over £150 k per week.Generated Operational profit of 31.3%.Controlled wages to 25.6%, controlling the spending to approximately £30k per week.Set up new back of house reporting systems for the group, including HR working manuals, induction training, incident reporting, crisis management, H&S operation manuals, Risk Assessments.Winner of Best new Club for London 2012, winner best club 2013,Best design 2012



Urban Leisure Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2010 - Oct 2011

  I consulted for ULG as Operations Managers for the Company dealing with brand development and enhancement. Other duties were as follows:Multi Unit Operations Manager for five London based gastro bars.Increased turnover by 36.4% like for like sales. 39.6% in last quarter 2011 on sales of over £120k per week.Responsible for all operational costs and labour percentage to maximise profit to 23.2% within first six month of employment with the company.Responsible for the introduction of a Management bonus scheme. Responsible for a team of 102 employees over the five Bars.Project managed a new opening of the second Alice House Brand.Full Operational Knowledge of the business.



Alto Nightclub

• Director

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Project managed and raised over £1.1m in private investment. Owned an 11% share. Secured the acquisition along with the full licenses. Responsible for all pre-opening Operational duties. These included, employment, licensing, landlords, building surveyors, health and safety Manuals, staff training.Implemented a PR and Marketing team, responsible for the opening and post opening awareness campaigns.Controlled wages to 15.6%.Created new back of house reporting systems,including HR working manuals, induction training, incident reporting, crisis management, H&S operation manuals, Risk Assessments.Directed monthly shareholders meeting



Crystal Nightclub, London

• Operations Manager/Director - Europe.

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2008

  Awards: Best New London Nightclub 2007, Best London Nightclub 2008.Large Volumes of sales per week average for Crystal London. In excess of £8m per annumProject Managed all pre-opening Operational duties. These included, employment, licensing,landlords, building surveyors, health and safety Manuals, staff training. Utilised People Skills due to the diverse international Clientele.Implemented a PR and Marketing team, responsible for the opening and post opening awareness campaigns.Managed and controlled new openings in St Tropez and Cannes(beach clubs) Part of the Crystal Brand of Restaurants and Clubs in London, Beirut, Dubai, St Tropez and Cannes.Held all major PR and Evening events for all the major film companies and Celebrities during the Cannes film Festival.Responsible for full Operational Management of the 3 venues.



TCG Limited (Formerly Spirit Group)

• Regional Manager

  • May 2005 - Jun 2006

  Multi Unit Managed 15 nightclubs/Restaurants and Pubs.(UK based)Assisted with re-branding of Evolution Bristol to Baja BristolWeekly Sales Volumes of over £350k. Multi Unit Managed 15 nightclubs/Restaurants and Pubs.(UK based)Assisted with re-branding of Evolution Bristol to Baja BristolWeekly Sales Volumes of over £350k.



SUGAR HUT LIMITED

• Operations Manager/Director (part owner)

  • Jul 2004 - May 2005

  Restaurant, bars, Nightclubs)Awards: New venue of the Year award: 2005, (Sugar Hut Brentwood) presented by Beda Restaurant, bars, Nightclubs)Awards: New venue of the Year award: 2005, (Sugar Hut Brentwood) presented by Beda



BAR MANAGEMENT GROUP

• Regional Director

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

  Multi Site Management of Bars,Restaurants and Nightclubs. Responsibilities included project managing 3 new openings in Grand Rapids (Tiki Bobs), Minneapolis and Columbus of the new "Lodge Bar concept. Multi Site Management of Bars,Restaurants and Nightclubs. Responsibilities included project managing 3 new openings in Grand Rapids (Tiki Bobs), Minneapolis and Columbus of the new "Lodge Bar concept.



The Deltic Group

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Area Manager

  • Jun 1997 - Aug 2001

  Multi Site Area manager responsible for 15 venues in the South East region. Bars/Restaurants/Nightclubs Multi Site Area manager responsible for 15 venues in the South East region. Bars/Restaurants/Nightclubs



Sega ATP

• Manager of Operations.

  • Jan 1996 - Jun 1997

  Indoor Theme Park at the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London Indoor Theme Park at the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London



FIRST CONTINENTAL LTD

• General/Operations Manager

  • Sep 1991 - Jan 1996

  Manager of the Year award 1995, Disco International.Best New Club. London region. Beda. Manager of the Year award 1995, Disco International.Best New Club. London region. Beda.



PALLADIUM NIGHTCLUB, PREMIER LEISURE LTD

• General Manager

  • May 1990 - Sep 1991

  (Bar and Nightclubs) (Bar and Nightclubs)



FURZE HILL BRASSERIE, ESSEX ENTERTAINMENTS

• Restaurant and Banqueting Manager

  • Sep 1988 - May 1990