Reporting team; Housekeeping Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager
Supervisors, Administrator, team
of 57 staff
Internal transfer to North London Collegiate School (NLCS) by Chartwells Independent
Managing all catering, hospitality and housekeeping for NLCS; 1200 pupils, Coffee Shop
Managed the team through Covid 19 pandemic through furlough and supporting team through personal
challenges
Revising and updating the Risk Assessment to reflect government guidelines
Putting in place
a programme of refresher training as the team return to their duties
Housekeeping - Drive productivity ratios through review of staff working hours, roles and when required
HR support to make significant changes to contracts
Housekeeping - Agree with client a programme of innovations to support the productivity budget set
Housekeeping - Put in place green cleaning protocol with innovations in cleaning and reduction of
chemicals
Housekeeping - co-ordinate and identify consumable suppliers with the school that deliver value for
money to the client as well as quality expected
Catering - Improve core lunch menu through innovative menu engineering, working with our nominated
suppliers
Driving quality of menu by agreeing standards of variety and diversity
Catering - Develop clear communication with the pupils through catering committees and pro-actively
attending assemblies
Catering - Delivering a programme of added value events by organising site visits by Chartwells
Nutritional Team
Due to Covid rules this included pre-recorded sessions and live TEAMS feed
All
supported by our Head Chef and myself
Catering - focus on parent relations, through open communications, promotion of menus through
Parent Portal and face to face meetings
Key responsibilities - delivery and accountability for budget
Delivery of all aspects of Health and
Safety, Food Safety including a programme of training, ensuring all E-learning is up to date and following
up on any incidences or near misses
Creating a positive work environment through recognising personal achievements, birthdays and end
of year celebrations.
General Manager
Chartwells Independent
Chigwell
04.2017 - 06.2020
Executive Chef, Head Chef, Assistant Manager, Front
01.2018 - Current
Of House Manager, Supervisors
Administrator
Managing all catering and hospitality for Chigwell Independent School; 1200 pupils at main school, 120
pupils at Pre Prep School, Club House, Coffee Shop
Agreeing and communicating a clear strategy to support the school's vision and aims
Successfully supported the re-tender for contract in, in its 50th year, and update the strategy
to deliver agreed KPI's
Delivered two key projects within first year of retender and in budget;
Retro mobile catering van for hospitality and sports events (£60K)
Complete refurbishment and redesign of server (125K)
Focus on sales to improve revenues for the school, LY - Breakfast uplift of 39%, Tuck shop of 19%
Coffee shop of 15% through review of products and communications with catering committee
Focus on service and approach to the client through staff training and reviews
Establishing a program of added value events in line with the Chartwells marketing calendar as well as
coordinating with the school on specific events to enhance the pupils learning
Strategic focus on the business looking at innovations regarding our environmental footprint and food
innovations in communication with the Bursar
Set up a cookery club and gardening club with respective Heads of School
Delivered labour costs under budget by 4% LY by setting up controls for timekeeping and reviewing
structure when there was staff turnover
Improving morale through end of year event, annual pay
reviews, improved communications and appraisals
Coordinated and delivering two weddings at Chigwell School
Offering an alternative to established events in the school diary; food presentation, service or theme
Operations Manager
The Mercure, Noke Hotel
St Albans
03.2015 - 04.2017
Reporting Team; Meetings & Events Manager, Restaurant & Bar Manager, Head Chef, Maintenance
Manager, Front Office Manager, Head Housekeeper
The Hotel Collection
07.2015 - 12.2015
Reporting to General Manager
Managing 110 bedroom hotel with restaurant of 60 covers, hotel lounge, bar, room service and
Conference and Banqueting, 6 meeting rooms; Marquee; 250, 5 meeting rooms seating from 12-45
people, Implementing changes for change of management from The Hotel Collection to Mercure brand
Delivered £50K project to update function rooms with up to date IT and modern decoration
Enhanced
meeting and events offerings and set ups
Delivered a 23% improvement of guest satisfaction scores through training, defining roles and ensuring
accountability of tasks
Delivered a reduction of payroll by 4% through planning and transparency of schedules
Delivered improved beverage GP% by 1.8% above budget at 78.1%, Food GP% at 71.5%, up 0.5% on
budget and 2.5% up on LY
Operations Manager
Macdonald Hotels Botley Hotel, Golf and Spa
07.2014 - 03.2015
Reporting Team; C&B Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Head Chef, Maintenance Manager
Front Office Manager, Head Housekeeper, Leisure Manager
Reporting to General Manager
Managing 130 bedroom hotel with 1AA Rosette restaurant of 80 covers, sports bar, hotel lounge, room
service and Conference and Banqueting, 8 meeting rooms; Fair Oak Suite; 280 dinner/dance, Sovereign
Suite 160 dinner/dance
Improved cost controls by introducing par stocks for all equipment and stock takes
Delivered improved monthly mystery guest audit improvements from 78% to average of 89%
Delivered recent health and safety audit of 92% across the hotel
Food and Beverage Manager
Hendon Hall Hotel, Hand Picked Hotels
02.2012 - 07.2014
Restaurant Manager, Conference and Banqueting Manager
Supervisors, 27 waiters
and casual bank
Reporting to General Manager
Managing 2AA Rosettes Garrick Restaurant of 40 covers, Den Bar, Room Service and Conference and
Banqueting, split between 3 meeting rooms for up to 40 delegates and function room for up to 220 guests
for dinner or 300 for reception
Developed and maintain relationships with local papers and suppliers to promote events; gourmet
evenings, garden events and promotions
Reduced payroll by 2.1% to 24.1% by focusing on staff recruitment, training and reducing the need
for agency staff
Improved health and safety score for department to 97% by implementing effective cleaning schedules
and ensuring accountability through regular internal audits
Food and Beverage Manager
London Bridge Hotel
04.2008 - 02.2012
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Israeli Defence Force
01.1993 - 01.1996
Supervisors Conference and Banqueting Co
ordinator, Head Chef and Brigade, 14 waiters and casual bank
Reporting to General Manager
Londinium Restaurant serving breakfast (80-250 covers), lunch and dinner (80 covers), Room Service
and Mini Bar, Conference and Banqueting
Annual turnover of £1.3m for my department
Set budget and costing target for food, beverage, payroll
and sales together with Financial Controller
April 2011-Quarter Bar and Lounge opened; Set in place all procedures, costing of food and drinks menu
and setting payroll budget
Created kitchen and back bar with designers
Sourcing of and negotiating
discounts with suppliers
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Thistle Marble Arch, Thistle Hotels
11.2006 - 04.2008
Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Service Manager
Hilton Hotels
London
11.2004 - 11.2006
Supervisors, 22 waiters and casual bank
Reporting
to Food and Beverage Manager
Food and Beverage
Food and Beverage Supervisor
The Intercontinental Hotel, IHG Group
London
06.2003 - 11.2004
Waiter / Bartender
Rocco Forte St. David's Hotel and Spa, Cardiff
01.1999 - 01.2003
Assistant Restaurant Manager
The Fairmont Château
Lake Louise
06.2000 - 06.2001
Sergeant
The Sheraton Hotel
Tel Aviv
01.1996 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor's - Hospitality & Tourism
BA (Honours) Degree - Hospitality Management
University of Wales Institute
Skills
Microsoft Office (10 years)
Payroll
Word
Operations (10 years)
Scheduling
Training (10 years)
Inventory
Team Building
Inventory Management
Microsoft Word
Certifications and Licenses
Additional Information
Personal Details
, Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
September 2011 to Present
Timeline
General Manager
Chartwells Independent
06.2020 - Current
Executive Chef, Head Chef, Assistant Manager, Front
01.2018 - Current
General Manager
Chartwells Independent
04.2017 - 06.2020
Manager, Front Office Manager, Head Housekeeper
The Hotel Collection
07.2015 - 12.2015
Operations Manager
The Mercure, Noke Hotel
03.2015 - 04.2017
Operations Manager
Macdonald Hotels Botley Hotel, Golf and Spa
07.2014 - 03.2015
Food and Beverage Manager
Hendon Hall Hotel, Hand Picked Hotels
02.2012 - 07.2014
Food and Beverage Manager
London Bridge Hotel
04.2008 - 02.2012
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Thistle Marble Arch, Thistle Hotels
11.2006 - 04.2008
Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Service Manager
Hilton Hotels
11.2004 - 11.2006
Food and Beverage Supervisor
The Intercontinental Hotel, IHG Group
06.2003 - 11.2004
Assistant Restaurant Manager
The Fairmont Château
06.2000 - 06.2001
Waiter / Bartender
Rocco Forte St. David's Hotel and Spa, Cardiff
01.1999 - 01.2003
Sergeant
The Sheraton Hotel
01.1996 - 01.2000
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Israeli Defence Force
01.1993 - 01.1996
Reporting team; Housekeeping Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager
Reporting Team; Meetings & Events Manager, Restaurant & Bar Manager, Head Chef, Maintenance
Reporting Team; C&B Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Head Chef, Maintenance Manager
Front Office Manager, Head Housekeeper, Leisure Manager
Restaurant Manager, Conference and Banqueting Manager