Owolabi Asekun
South Norwood,London
Summary
An organized, energetic leader with well-developed responsible and proactive approaches to any task or challenge being presented. Over 7 years of experience in the hospitality sector has led to the cultivation of many transferable skills. Strengths include great people management, excellent communication, impactful interpersonal skills, and a sharp business acumen. Always striving to learn and enhance talents that will contribute to the success of the team and overall business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Back of House Manager
The Newman Hotel
Fitzrovia, City of Westminster
2025.05 - Current
- Assisted in pre-opening activities, contributing to successful hotel launch.
- Ensured compliance with food safety policies, supporting achievement of 5-star audit rating.
- Collaborated with health and safety team to maintain adherence to procedures.
- Guided back-of-house team in standard operating procedures for enhanced efficiency.
- Monitored departmental budget for cost-effectiveness and savings aligned with business performance.
- Managed hotel’s recycling waste procedures to promote effective waste management practices.
Back of House Operation Assistant Manager
The Arts Club
Mayfair, United Kingdom
2023.02 - 2025.04
- Managed and supervised back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
- Managed the operational budget and cost control for the department
- Ensured the operation upholds the Food Safety and Health & Safety standards and regulations
- Monitored the performance, providing guidance and direction to improve the guest experience
- Oversaw inventory control and ordering, reducing costs and minimizing waste
Supervisor (BOH)
The Wolseley Hospitality Group
Piccadilly, United Kingdom
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Assisting the back-of-house manager with the smooth and efficient running of the department
- Completing all necessary paperwork relating to all Health and Safety is up to date for the operational manager
- Training and motivating team members whilst maintaining a good working relationship with all employees and managers
- Support the team member to increase the level of productivity among the team
- Ensuring all the back-of-house stock is stored and rotated correctly
- Effecting deep cleaning and maintenance in all areas of the business to maintain the cleaning standard of the company
Lifestyle Assistant
Hallmark (Kew House)
Wimbledon, United Kingdom
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Assisting in the delivery of meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programmes to the resident
- Supporting the lifestyle team leader to motivate, inspire and mobilise activities
- Check all risk assessments and H&S requirements are met before any activities are carried out
- Supporting the regular review of all activities programmes to assess the effectiveness, revising and refreshing activities for all resident
Site Supervisor
Associated Continuity Team Ltd
Vauxhall
2020.06 - 2021.11
- Coordinating and supervising the night cleaning teams, including new employees to ensure they are familiar with company regulations and code of conduct
- Working hand in hand with the operation managers to ensure a conducive working environment and uphold H&S standards and covid cautious protocols
- Continually striving towards achieving and improving to ensure the cleaning schedules are up to standard
- Reporting any faults that may occur to the relevant departments
- Producing a weekly rota and preparing the weekly chemical and cleaning material orders
Supervisor (BOH)
The Beaumont Hotel
Mayfair, United Kingdom
2017.01 - 2020.12
- Coordinating the kitchen teams, to ensure they are familiar with company regulations and code of conduct
- Running the activities of the Back of House operations to ensure a smooth operation and uphold H&S standards, Efficient working make the team more productive and well structured
- Continually striving towards achieving and improving to ensure the cleaning schedules are up to standard
- Reporting any faults that may occur to the relevant departments
- Producing a weekly rota and preparing the weekly chemical and cleaning
Office Assistant
New Wasco Manner Motors
Lagos, Nigeria
2014.01 - 2016.12
- Scheduled appointments, wrote reports, and processed correspondence
- Responded to emails and answered phone calls from customers and partners
- Performed data entry in company's CRM platform
Education
BSc.(Ed) - Educational Technology
Lagos State University
Lagos State 2011.11 - 2016.01
Junior & Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - Science
Federal Science & Technical College
Ogun State 2004.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Project Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Budget management
- Good communication skill
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Supervision
- Leadership skills
- Proficiency in Ms Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
- Administrative Skill
Certification
NEBOSH (National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety)
In Progress.
Business Management: Improving Organisational Practice( July 2022 )
The Open University
London, United Kingdom.
CIH Level 2 Certification in Housing Practice ( January 2022)
Chartered Institution of Housing
People Management Skills (March 2021)
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
Business Fundamentals: Effective Communication (April 2020)
The Open University and The Open University Business School.
London, United Kingdom.
Health & Safety ( eLFY September 2021)
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Back of House Manager
The Newman Hotel
2025.05 - Current
Back of House Operation Assistant Manager
The Arts Club
2023.02 - 2025.04
Lifestyle Assistant
Hallmark (Kew House)
2021.07 - 2021.11
Supervisor (BOH)
The Wolseley Hospitality Group
2021.01 - 2023.01
Site Supervisor
Associated Continuity Team Ltd
2020.06 - 2021.11
Supervisor (BOH)
The Beaumont Hotel
2017.01 - 2020.12
Office Assistant
New Wasco Manner Motors
2014.01 - 2016.12
BSc.(Ed) - Educational Technology
Lagos State University
2011.11 - 2016.01
Junior & Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - Science
Federal Science & Technical College
2004.01 - 2010.01