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- Fishing
JAN ADAM KELLY
Hillsborough,Sheffield
Summary
Results-driven Regional Operations Manager with over thirty years in catering across Hotels, Stadiums, and Exhibition Centres. Delivering exceptional Food and Beverage Operations while managing high-profile events, including the Commonwealth Games and the World Defence Show. Committed to enhancing operational performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
MSG Events
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with business partners to deliver events nationwide.
- Led operations at Arena in Birmingham for Commonwealth Games 2022 and managed stand catering sales and delivery at World Defence Show in Riyadh.
I.C- Both old and new stand-Edgebaston
Compass
01.2017 - Current
Manager-Ascot-Royal-Champagne & Seafood Bar
Sodexho
01.2017 - Current
Manager-Lords-Thomas Lords Members Restaurant
In House caterer
01.2016 - Current
Manager-Doncaster Race course-Opened new hotel Banqueting suite for the Ledger Festival
ARENA
01.2016 - Current
I.C-Harlequins-DHL stand
Compass
01.2016 - Current
I.C- Owners and Trainers Marquee-Aintree-Grand National
Compass Group UK & Ireland
01.2013 - Current
Champagne & Seafood Manager-Olympia-Horseshow
Compass Group UK & Ireland
01.2013 - Current
Manager Rose Room-Twickenham
Compass
01.2012 - Current
- The Rose room served as the flagship room within Twickenham stadium, accommodating nine hundred guests and offering an all-inclusive VIP package for major autumn internationals and six nation fixtures.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
Manager-Cheltenham Festival
Compass
01.2007 - Current
Site Lead
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed a covid vaccination site, coordinating staff and resources.
- Held daily meetings with site staff to communicate priorities and project updates.
- Supervised construction site operations, maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and project timelines.
- Enforced site safety rules, minimising work-related accidents and injuries.
- Held daily meetings with site staff to communicate priorities and project updates.
Area Manager-Wimbledon Championships
Compass
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Wimbledon is the largest single annual sporting catering operation carried out in Europe.
- Contributed to the area manager executive team.
- Managed all retail operations in and around court one with a team of over two hundred direct reports.
- This included food courts, cafes, coffee bars, and numerous marquees and temporary units.
- Take responsibility for the business which is in excess of £2.5 million during the thirteen days trading.
I.C. (In Charge)-ADNEC- Excel Exhibition Centre
Compass
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Acting as the main point of contact and liaison with the client both internal and external to understand expectation and delivery of operations in line with service level agreements.
- Planned and prepared for successful event delivery.
- Assessed operational conditions and responded with immediate decisions.
- The business has grown from a hospitality contract to an in-hall stand delivery and retail contract and was employed in mobilizing the handover of the existing caterer, the opening of the first retail units and the delivery of the first stand delivery operation under Compass.
- Project managed the roll out of the new company brand standard 'Levy Difference'.
- Communicated key messages to numerous managers and associates.
- Excel is a high-profile and diverse exhibition centre which is home to annual exhibitions, conferences and events, with over 90,000m2 of floor space to work in it has proven operationally challenging at times but also very rewarding.
Operations Manager
Starwood Hotels
Edinburgh
01.2003 - 01.2007
C&B Operations Manager
Le Meridien/Forte
London
01.2000 - 01.2003
Food & Beverage Manager
Regal Hotels
Stratford-upon-Avon
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Catering Manager
Forte/Granada/Heritage Hotels
Stratford-upon-Avon
01.1996 - 01.1999
Skills
- Business orientation
- Team leadership
- Succession planning
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Influencing change
- Operational acumen
- Hands-on operation
- Decision making
- Works under pressure
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Operational strategy
- Team leadership
- Client management
- Staff training
Interests
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
MSG Events
01.2022 - Current
Site Lead
01.2020 - 01.2022
I.C- Both old and new stand-Edgebaston
Compass
01.2017 - Current
Manager-Ascot-Royal-Champagne & Seafood Bar
Sodexho
01.2017 - Current
Manager-Lords-Thomas Lords Members Restaurant
In House caterer
01.2016 - Current
Manager-Doncaster Race course-Opened new hotel Banqueting suite for the Ledger Festival
ARENA
01.2016 - Current
I.C-Harlequins-DHL stand
Compass
01.2016 - Current
I.C- Owners and Trainers Marquee-Aintree-Grand National
Compass Group UK & Ireland
01.2013 - Current
Champagne & Seafood Manager-Olympia-Horseshow
Compass Group UK & Ireland
01.2013 - Current
Manager Rose Room-Twickenham
Compass
01.2012 - Current
Area Manager-Wimbledon Championships
Compass
01.2010 - 01.2020
Manager-Cheltenham Festival
Compass
01.2007 - Current
I.C. (In Charge)-ADNEC- Excel Exhibition Centre
Compass
01.2007 - 01.2017
Operations Manager
Starwood Hotels
01.2003 - 01.2007
C&B Operations Manager
Le Meridien/Forte
01.2000 - 01.2003
Food & Beverage Manager
Regal Hotels
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Catering Manager
Forte/Granada/Heritage Hotels
01.1996 - 01.1999