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Brenton Tout

Torquay,Devon

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in team supervision, strategic planning, and business development. Demonstrates leadership excellence through effective public speaking and staff motivation, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and health compliance. Proficient in supply chain management and optimisation, leveraging project management tools to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in business networking and equipment maintenance, with a strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative problem solving and strategic initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

General manager

Comcat
Kingskerswell, Devon
11.2021 - Current
  • Fostered a high-performance culture, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.
  • Established successful partnerships with other companies for mutual growth.
  • Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations.
  • Projects
  • Captins Table Tighmouth £134,000 Full kitchen
  • Viva Torquay £105,000 Full kitchen
  • The Yacht Torquay £90,000 Full Kitchen
  • The Bucket & Spade Shaldon £160,000 Full kitchen

Business developer project manager

Bartlett
Exeter, Devon
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated closely with product teams, optimising product offering.
  • Developed new business strategies for improved client retention.
  • Nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, improving company reputation.
  • Improved profit margin by negotiating favourable contract terms with suppliers and partners.
  • Projects:

• Exeter Chiefs sandy park 4 kitchens Project. £243,000

• Stone lodge school Dartford. BAM Construction. £98,000

• Abbey primary school in Wales. BAM Construction £68,000

• The Hyde Dendy Paignton £103,000

Sales Manager

IDS Catering
Weston-Super-Mare
02.2016 - 09.2019

• Business opportunities by identifying prospects

• Researching and analysing sales options

• Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with clients

• Answering queries

• Offering advice and introducing new products

• Cooking and demonstrating equipment.

Owner

Jades Coffee House
Torquay, Devon
02.2003 - 05.2016

Ensure the seamless running of the Cafe most efficiently and effectively deliver the highest possible service standards, whilst being proactive in maintaining and improving turnover and profitability.

• Protect the health, safety, and well-being of our customers and colleagues

Education

GCSEs - Math, English, Science, Geography

Westlands
Torquay
09.1988 - 08.1993

NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality

South Devon College
Torquay, Torbay
09.1993 - /1996

Skills

  • Team supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Staff motivation
  • Problem solving
  • Safety regulations adherence
  • Business networking
  • Supply chain management
  • Effective public speaking
  • Leadership excellence
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Project management tools proficiency
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Affiliations

  • Computers, Swimming, Socialising with friends and family,

Timeline

General manager

Comcat
11.2021 - Current

Business developer project manager

Bartlett
01.2020 - 11.2021

Sales Manager

IDS Catering
02.2016 - 09.2019

Owner

Jades Coffee House
02.2003 - 05.2016

NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality

South Devon College
09.1993 - /1996

GCSEs - Math, English, Science, Geography

Westlands
09.1988 - 08.1993
Brenton Tout