Experience

FIELD VISION BARS

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I joined Field Vision Bars to take over the day to day management of Printworks London. Field Vision was set up in 2017 and operate a range of venues and festivals in the UK and Europe. I am responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of Printworks bars. Printworks is Europe’s second largest club and voted one of the top ten clubs globally. Played a lead role in opening The Beams 5000 capacity club in the autumn/winter of 2022. Key contributions included; - Leading and managing all aspects of the bars, overseeing in excess on 130 staff members on a show night - Implementation of all control systems. - Development and Implementation of all operational/reporting systems. - Overseeing all day to day operations. - Reporting directly to the board of directors. - P&L and budget accountability for the entire operation. - Operational development and training. - Recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of employees. - Acting as the H&S officer across the operation. - Full accountability to the venue on all operational matters Show less



GC Investments

• United Kingdom
• Investment Advice

• Operations Director

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  I joined Game Changers Investments to work on multiple exciting new restaurant projects/builds in and around Covent Garden. Game Changers was set up in late 2020 to create investment opportunities in post-covid environments within the restaurant industry. I am responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of company strategy, setting strategic goals, and managing the flow of operations information to the chief executive and the board. Key contributions included; - Leading and managing all build projects, including budget control and liaisons with designers and contractors. - Implementation of all control systems. - Development and Implementation of all operational/reporting systems. - Overseeing all day to day operations once venues were opened. - Reporting directly to the board of directors. - P&L Accountability for the entire operation. - Overseeing PR and marketing activities. - Managing and working closely with the bar & kitchen design team. - Restaurant development and training. - Recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of employees. - Cocktail menu development and training. - Acting as the H&S officer across the operation. Show less



Create Cocktails

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2020

  Ensured the smooth running of daily operations across the business including sales, recruitment, and finance. Identified areas for development and growth within the business and developed long-term growth strategies which included maximising efficiency, creating value for money, and streamlining operations. Contributed toward the wider aims and profitability of the business and provided regular updates to the board of directors and shareholders. - Liaise with clients, vendors and operators - Manage bar operations on events (corporate & private) for up to 5000 guests - Event management from initial brief and concept through to completion - Manage and coordinate multiple clients and events - Budget management - Manage event teams including 3rd party contractors - Yearly cocktail menu development - Cocktail bartender training - Operations including all business and warehouse logistics - Installation of IT / CCTV / Phone system - Complex national & international event logistics - Implementation of updated business accounting system - Project managed 2 x company office and warehouse moves - Product sourcing - Actively taking part in the business accounting controls Show less


Gap Year
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• Year taken out to travel and scuba instruct around the world

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009


Almada Restaurant & Bar

• Australia
• Restaurants

• Operations Development Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

  - Project Manager - Budget control for £5million project - Liaising with architect and owner - Responsible for up to 60 crew - Emplacement of control systems - Installation of IT / CCTV / Phone system - Full accounting for entire building - H&S officer - Bar and kitchen design - Installation of POS system & training - Function manager up to 500 pax - Cocktail menu development - Fine dining menu development - Cocktail bartender training - Meeting license officer requirements - First aid officer Show less



Automat Restaurant

• Operations Development Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2008

  - Project Manager - Budget control for £2million project - Liaising with architects and owner - Liaising with contractors & installers - Responsible for all construction aspects - Full accounting for operation & build - Installation of IT / CCTV / Phone system - Bar & kitchen design team - Restaurant development & training - Hiring & training of staff - Cocktail menu development & training - Customer service, front of house - H&S officer - Licensee - Project Manager - Budget control for £2million project - Liaising with architects and owner - Liaising with contractors & installers - Responsible for all construction aspects - Full accounting for operation & build - Installation of IT / CCTV / Phone system - Bar & kitchen design team - Restaurant development & training - Hiring & training of staff - Cocktail menu development & training - Customer service, front of house - H&S officer - Licensee



Shoeless Joe's Limited

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bar / Duty Manager

  • Nov 2002 - Dec 2003

• Bar Manager

  • Oct 2001 - Nov 2002


Cantina Tequila
• Germany
• Restaurants
• General Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Oct 2001

News Cafe
• Germany
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Bar Manager

  • Mar 1997 - Nov 1998