Kevin Lynam
Assistant General Manager at The Odeon Group- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Odeon Group
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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May 2023 - Present
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Press Up Hospitality Group
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Ireland
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
Actively mentored and coached staff at all levels, in order to create a motivated and hard working team culture. This positive culture shift saw our staff turnover rate decrease three-fold, as well as this, our annual employee engagement survey increased to 97% from 80% participants the previous year.Successfully managed cash flow while ensuring a tight rotation of inventory and products, resulting in a reduction of holding stock by 20%.Coordinated work schedules, established detailed staff training programs, and carried out quarterly performance reviews.Processed rosters and payroll on a weekly basis, ensuring that staff costs were in-line with projected sales. Developed a new beverage strategy which was very well received by guests. After its development, Myself and our marketing team collaboratively increased interaction on social media posts by 30% with new content and promotions. During my tenure, we increased sales by 14% (€112’000) and our average guest rating from 4.2 to 4.6 Stars. Show less
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Senior Bartender / Supervisor
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2021
Mentored and monitored a staff of ten bartenders, enabling them to develop their skills and facilitate smooth operations.Completed and facilitated financial transactions in a secure manner, generating reports, finding solutions to improve efficiency, improving cash flow and updating financial data.As one of the most well regarded cocktail bars in Ireland, we were consistently busy, allowing me to work on my speed and efficiency.
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Reverie At The Park
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Canada
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bar Manager
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
Implemented continuous training, and performance incentives for staff which increased productivity and guest experience Developed a new cocktail menu and a rotating specials menu, which was received with acclaim by peers in the industry and guests alike Helped implement new organizational system for fresh juices and syrups in order to reduce waste costs by 25% Changed our point of sale system to a more efficient and cost effective alternative (and trained staff on its usage) Engaging with social media influencers to help our brand recognition Show less
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
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Canada
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bar Manager
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
Hired and trained a small team of bar staff and implemented training regimes in order to develop their skills. Developed feature cocktails daily as well as formulating their pricing. Created content for these cocktails and marketed them via our social media accounts. Developing schedules and ensuring staff hours reflect projected sales. Dealing with vendors to source and purchase new stock and equipment for the bar. Generated spreadsheets for tips, petty cash, roster budgets, inventory management and orders. Implemented steps towards better organization every week. By the time I left the bar my commitment to organization had a lasting impact on the restaurant. Show less
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Bartender
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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Senior Bartender
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
A late bar located in the Temple bar area of Dublin City. My duties include interactions with customers while taking beverage orders. Creating cocktails amongst other beverages. Maintain the bars neat and organised appearance throughout the night. Share regional knowledge with customers who are foreign to Dublin. A late bar located in the Temple bar area of Dublin City. My duties include interactions with customers while taking beverage orders. Creating cocktails amongst other beverages. Maintain the bars neat and organised appearance throughout the night. Share regional knowledge with customers who are foreign to Dublin.
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S3 Group
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Connected Health Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
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Brand Ambassador
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
Engaging with the public and sharing product information, creating brand awareness Engaging with the public and sharing product information, creating brand awareness
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Bar Supervisor
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May 2013 - Jan 2017
Typical bartending work in an events centric venue. As I gained experience and understanding of the business, I was granted additional responsibilities. These responsibilities included: - Becoming a key holder. - Organization of the finances at the beginning and end of the night. - Total control of venue operations thought the night. - Stock management. Typical bartending work in an events centric venue. As I gained experience and understanding of the business, I was granted additional responsibilities. These responsibilities included: - Becoming a key holder. - Organization of the finances at the beginning and end of the night. - Total control of venue operations thought the night. - Stock management.
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Lifestyle Sports
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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Sales Team
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
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Calor Gas
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Utilities
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Calor Gas Sales Assistant 2013 & 2104
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
Administration, distribution and sales of cylinder gas to the individual catering units at Electric Picnic music and arts festival 2013 & 2014. Administration, distribution and sales of cylinder gas to the individual catering units at Electric Picnic music and arts festival 2013 & 2014.
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Education
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Dublin City University
Bachelor’s Degree, Enterprise Computing -
Institute of Brewing and Distilling
Certificate, General certificate in distilling -
Skerries Community College
High School -
The Court of Master Sommelier's
Introductory Certificate, Wine Steward/Sommelier -
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 award in Wines, Wine Steward/Sommelier