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Rensford Spence

Leyton,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in effective leadership and customer service, complemented by exceptional communication and time management skills. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in diverse environments, ensuring attention to detail and professionalism in all tasks. Committed to fostering teamwork and utilising problem-solving abilities to achieve organisational goals while multitasking efficiently.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

BUTLER, FLAMB'E, and SILVER SERVICE employee

London
  • Worked for several London-based catering agencies.
  • Served several heads of state, including the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, His Royal Majesty, and others.
  • Worked at some of London's most famous and historic buildings, such as Guildhall, Royal Household, and the Foreign & Commonwealth office.
  • Served many famous people, Highness King Charles.

RESTAURANT & ROOM SERVICE MANAGER

TOWN HALL HOTEL & APARTMENTS
London
09.2014 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: www.townhall&apartment hotel.com
  • Oversee the operations of the Restaurant & Room Service.
  • Improving productivity and standards, taking corrective action to ensure standards are met.
  • Hire, train, and motivate all staff, giving them encouragement and constructive feedback.
  • Focus on multi-skills, prepare the weekly Rota, update SOP, program POS, welcome guests, and police during.
  • Plan menus, communicate effectively internally & externally.
  • Frequently support Events & banqueting as part of F&B team.
  • Company Overview: www.townhall&apartment hotel.com

RESTAURANT MANAGER

CHANCERY COURT HOTEL
London
07.2006 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: www.pearl-restaurant.com
  • In charge of hiring and training employees.
  • Participating in daily HOD meetings, conducting appraisals, weekly rota, and distributing service charges.
  • Manage 35 staff, Assistant managers, Supervisors, and Shift leaders.
  • Ensure guests are satisfied through excellent service standards and public relations.
  • Ensure Restaurant areas are prepared, maintained, and clean always.
  • Assign tasks appropriately.
  • Ensure effective communication, including daily & monthly team meetings.
  • Inspire all staff members with support and constructive criticism.
  • Concentrate on multiskilled staff.
  • Company Overview: www.pearl-restaurant.com

RESTAURANT & BAR MANAGER

THE BERNERS HOTEL
London
07.2003 - 07.2006
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: wwwbernershotel.co.uk
  • (DM) shift/duties twice per month.
  • Effectively manage 140 seats Restaurant & Bar, & room service.
  • Train, prepare, create weekly rota.
  • Manage 40 employees, including shift leaders, Assistant managers, and supervisors.
  • Update SOP, program POS, welcome guests, service policing.
  • Attend daily and weekly HOD meetings.
  • Resolve guest concerns.
  • Daily meeting with F&B managers & Executive chef about menus, F&B sales, and ways to increase profit.
  • Company Overview: wwwbernershotel.co.uk

Education

Master’s degree - hospitality & Catering Management

Montego Bay Community College

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished a lot of personal objectives in life: top awards and recognitions for service.
  • Reducing staff turnover: Implementing effective staff engagement programme fostering positive work environment.
  • Creating Memorable Experiences: Goes above and beyond to provide unique and good experiences that guests will remember.
  • Increased revenue budget: Developed and implemented effective promotional events and marketing strategies that resulted in increased bookings or sales.
  • Improving Efficiency: Implemented new systems and processes that streamline operations, reduce wait times, and optimize resource allocation.
  • Cost Management: Negotiated better with suppliers, implementing cost-cutting initiatives while maintaining service quality.
  • Innovation: Developed innovative ideas, initiatives that improve guest’s experiences, operational efficiency, and business performances.
  • Developing Soft skills: Micros POS expert.
  • Gaining Educational qualifications: Effective leadership & train the trainer Course.

Languages

English

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Custom

Available on request

Timeline

RESTAURANT & ROOM SERVICE MANAGER

TOWN HALL HOTEL & APARTMENTS
09.2014 - 06.2025

RESTAURANT MANAGER

CHANCERY COURT HOTEL
07.2006 - 12.2014

RESTAURANT & BAR MANAGER

THE BERNERS HOTEL
07.2003 - 07.2006

BUTLER, FLAMB'E, and SILVER SERVICE employee

Master’s degree - hospitality & Catering Management

Montego Bay Community College
Rensford Spence