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Anthony Carter

Haywards Heath,West Sussex

Summary

Aspiring Operations Director seeks opportunity to build upon leadership and business development abilities in senior management role. Solution-focused creative thinker with strong industry knowledge and experience, leading teams to operational excellence.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Operations Director

White Label Cocktails
Crawley, West Sussex
10.2019 - Current

I joined White Label Cocktails in 2019, at the time it was a start up business with a turnover of circa £300k. In 2023 we are on track for a forecasted turnover of £12m.

We have built successful supply agreements with major retailers and some of the UK's largest pub and restaurant groups.


  • Identified process improvements for increased quality, compliance and efficiency.
  • Assessed, identified and mitigated risk through strategic planning.
  • Drove continuous improvement and innovation in collaboration with management team.
  • Delivered impressive business growth while creating cost-effective solutions to meet required budget.
  • Motivated team members by providing mentoring and development opportunities.
  • Devised strategic objectives to guide business decision-making and achieve long-term goals.
  • Analysed operational data to locate inefficiencies and devise targeted improvement plans.
  • Led site operations team to deliver on KPI targets with consistency.
  • Built productive working relationships to inspire and guide personnel at multiple business levels.
  • Planned daily operations to maximise productivity, monitoring KPIs to promote consistent progress towards targets.



Company Director / Freelance Chef

AceCater LTD
, Nationwide
04.2018 - 10.2019

Using my extensive knowledge of the hospitality and food sector I worked for several recruitment agencies in a specialist role to help businesses manage their kitchens.


  • Short-term, high impact contracts to deliver stability and strong man management in high volume environments
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Monitored working processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen hygiene and proper food handling and storage.

General Manager

Mitchells & Butlers
, Sussex
03.2015 - 03.2018

Operations Manager

Mountain Range Restaurants
, Sussex
01.2009 - 01.2015

Other hospitality management roles

Multiple Employers
01.2003 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Operations & Logistics Management
  • Problem solving
  • Strong communication
  • Department management
  • Production reporting
  • Supply Chain & Negotiation
  • Internal & External Auditing
  • Managing Health & Safety
  • Managing HACCP

Languages

English
Native

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Quote

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison

Timeline

Operations Director

White Label Cocktails
10.2019 - Current

Company Director / Freelance Chef

AceCater LTD
04.2018 - 10.2019

General Manager

Mitchells & Butlers
03.2015 - 03.2018

Operations Manager

Mountain Range Restaurants
01.2009 - 01.2015

Other hospitality management roles

Multiple Employers
01.2003 - 01.2009
Anthony Carter