Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Waitress

Ian

Publican, Hospitality Manager
LOCKERBIE

Summary

Driven Hospitality Specialist with talent for maintaining customer satisfaction while assisting with reservations and special requests. Successful in helping customers plan special events through exceptional industry knowledge and catered recommendations for venues and vendors. Flexible with upbeat demeanor and commitment to client satisfaction. Personable Hospitality Specialist with 30+ years of success in guaranteeing customer satisfaction through personable reservation services and attendance to guests' needs. Adept at promptly assisting customers by uncovering preferences. Passionate about providing upbeat and friendly service, resulting in consistent return customers.

At present also working with The Jockey Club as Hospitality Manager at Carlisle Racecourse, Aintree Racecourse and Haydock Park.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Bar Owner

Self
Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
2009.09 - Current

General Manager

Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock, Dumfries and Galloway
2007.09 - 2009.06

Hotel Owner/Manager

Self
Dumfries & Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
2001.09 - 2007.07

Hotel Manager

Parents
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
1988.10 - 2007.07

Service Engineer

British Gas
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
1980.08 - 1988.10

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - 4th year O Grades

Dumfries Academy
Dumfries
1978.08 - 1980.05

Skills

Staffing oversight

Budgeting

Business planning

Staff Management

Financial Management

Recruitment

Staff training/development

Product development

Budget development

Coaching and mentoring

Inventory management

Delegation

Additional Information

I have been involved with many charity organisations over the years, whether it be trekking in South America or Vietnam or MC at charity balls.

I am currently on the local community council and chairman of Lockerbie Gala. I have many conversational skills and enjoy aspect of new challenges and working with people in general.

Timeline

Bar Owner

Self
2009.09 - Current

General Manager

Auchen Castle Hotel
2007.09 - 2009.06

Hotel Owner/Manager

Self
2001.09 - 2007.07

Hotel Manager

Parents
1988.10 - 2007.07

Service Engineer

British Gas
1980.08 - 1988.10

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - 4th year O Grades

Dumfries Academy
1978.08 - 1980.05
Ian Publican, Hospitality Manager