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Luke Halbert

Luke Halbert

Bridgend

Summary

A strategic and target driven Safety Professional and Operator , working within a variety of hospitality settings.


Strong success in people development and winning the commitment of entire teams, to exceed demanding business objectives.


Proven expertise in site management including rebrands, expansions and acquisitions. Highly results orientated, commercially focused and customer driven.


Strong leadership, strategic planning and business development experience. An excellent communicator who enjoys meeting challenges and seeing them through, while remaining good humoured and positive under pressure.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Safety Support Manager (Risk and Compliance)

Stonegate Group
04.2022 - Current

I work across most functions in both Head Office and Operations , to provide tailored Support. I am currently supporting 415 Venues , which range from traditional Pubs to more dynamic venues (we even have a boat !) -

  • Liaising with Local Authorities to provide the best possible outcome for the authority and company.
  • Working closely with Fire Safety Professionals to understand risks in the Business.
  • Reporting near miss incidents and carrying out bespoke investigations.
  • Hosting regular meetings with members of the leadership team to drive safety performance in the Company.
  • Working closely with Property Managers/ Estate managers to overcome barriers and drive safety KPI's in every area of the business .
  • Attend regular sessions with 3rd party contractors to overcome learnings and seek to improve our ways of working.
  • Plan/Deliver projects to the business in both a group setting and working alone.

Senior General Manager

Stonegate Group
04.2012 - 04.2022
  • Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance.
  • Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
  • Resolved internal staff conflicts to mutual benefits of all parties involved.
  • Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Implemented effective customer service procedures to encourage positive feedback.
  • Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
  • Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.
  • Scheduled regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.
  • Set policies and processes outlining expectations on employee behaviour at every level.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Prepared and reviewed procedural documents for daily operations.
  • Generated business, cost and employee reports to management.
  • Monitored inventory needs and worked with procurement team to facilitate supply chain operations.

General Manager

Mitchel and Butler PLC
01.2009 - 04.2012

Self Employed Publican

Lansdowne Pub
Cardiff
01.2010 - 01.2011

Deputy General Manager

Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants
01.2004 - 01.2009

Education

Asbestos Awareness -

UKATA

Fire Training - Fire Safety

Fire Safety College
Morton, Lincolnshire

Higher National Diploma - Food Technology

CQM Training

Level 3 Food Safety -

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Management

Babcock

Associate Member -

Chartered institute of Environmental Health
2002

Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders -

BIIAB

GCSEs -

Fitzalan High School
Cardiff

Skills

  • Teamwork skills
  • Tech-savvy
  • Research skills
  • Ability to effectively plan
  • Environmental assessments
  • Emergency action plans
  • Hazard prevention and control
  • Team player
  • Root cause analysis
  • Outstanding communicator
  • Keen problem solver
  • Accident root cause analysis
  • Incident investigation

Interests

I am a keen aviation fan and enjoy travelling. Family life is important to me and so are my two Whippets !  

Timeline

Safety Support Manager (Risk and Compliance)

Stonegate Group
04.2022 - Current

Senior General Manager

Stonegate Group
04.2012 - 04.2022

Self Employed Publican

Lansdowne Pub
01.2010 - 01.2011

General Manager

Mitchel and Butler PLC
01.2009 - 04.2012

Deputy General Manager

Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants
01.2004 - 01.2009

Asbestos Awareness -

UKATA

Fire Training - Fire Safety

Fire Safety College

Higher National Diploma - Food Technology

CQM Training

Level 3 Food Safety -

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Management

Babcock

Associate Member -

Chartered institute of Environmental Health

Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders -

BIIAB

GCSEs -

Fitzalan High School
Luke Halbert