Sean Boyle
Walsall,United Kingdom
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in the luxury hotels, clubs, and food & beverage industry, this professional has demonstrated expertise in international markets including the UK, USA, Africa, Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand. Notable achievements include direct involvement in the renovation and re-positioning of seven hotels and clubs, as well as extensive experience in pre-openings and turnaround situations. Recognised with awards such as Best Hotel, Best Club, Best Services, and Best New Restaurant. Served as President of SKAL International Singapore from March 2012 to April 2015. Honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year’s Honours 2017 for contributions to the industry.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Resident Manager / Acting General Manager
The Empire Hotel & Country Club
- 7-Star Luxury Hotel with 600 Rooms & Private Villas
- 6 International Restaurants with Extensive Banqueting & Catering Facilities for 2000
- Was responsible for the opening, and conceptualization of the new Conference and Banqueting center with 2000 cover capacity
- Member of World Hotels Luxury Collection
- Asia’s Ultimate Golf, Spa & Family Beach Resort
- Www.theempirehotel.com
General Manager / Secretary
The Singapore Cricket Club
Singapore
04.2018 - 04.2022
- 5000 principal members
- Expat Reader Choice Awards Gold category, 2019, 2020, 2021
- State of the Art Sports and Recreation Facilities
- Extensive Food & Beverage operations
- Completed two consecutive 2-year contracts
- Asia Premier Sports & Social Club Est. 1852
- Www.scc.org.sg
General Manager
The British Club, Singapore
Singapore
09.2010 - 12.2017
- Expat Living Magazine Best Sports and Social Club Singapore 2018 “Gold Award”
- Best Private Members Club 2017 Apac Insider, Singapore Business Awards
- Club GM of the Year 2015 and 2014 “National Critics Choice”
- Exclusive Club of the Year 2014 “National Critics Choice”
- Winner of the British Chamber of Commerce 2014 Awards “Leadership in Customer Focus”
- Recognized as Singapore No 2 club by Expat Living Magazine 2012 Silver Award
- 2500 principal members
- Extensive Food & Beverage operations with in-house conference and banqueting facilities
- State-of-the-art sports and recreation facilities
- Singapore premier hill-top retreat
- Www.britishclub.org.sg
Executive Director, Food & Beverage
Fullerton Hotel & Fullerton Bay Hotel
Singapore
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Responsible for the opening and positioning of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, the premium waterfront hotel at Singapore’s Marina Bay
- Managed day-to-day operations of the Fullerton Hotels, reporting directly to the General Manager of both properties
- Employed on a consultancy basis through IFH Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
- During which time was then offered a full-time position as GM of the British Club
- 5-star luxury hotel with 400 rooms (Fullerton Hotel), 5-star luxury boutique hotel with 100 rooms (Fullerton Bay Hotel)
- Www.fullertonhotel.com
- Www.fullertonbayhotel.com
Executive Director of Food & Beverage
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore
08.2009 - 12.2009
- 2600 suites and rooms hotel
- 16 International Restaurants with Catering / Banqueting facilities for 8000
- Owned and managed by Las Vegas Sands Corporation
- Pre-opening team responsible for initial pre-setup, procurement, recruitment, and standardization of operations for the entire food and beverage division
- Conceptualization of all specialty Restaurants and Bar operations
- Establishing all licenses in conjunction with Singapore Environmental Health and Liquor Licensing Laws
- Singapore’s first Integrated Casino and Resort
- Www.marinabaysands.com
Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Royal Plaza on Scotts
Singapore
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Conceptualized and opened the new F&B outlets: Carousel Restaurant, Gourmet Carousel and Heat Ultra lounge, bar concept, in line with the overall new brand values of the hotel. Carousel brings a new level of Halal dining and catering for the more affluent in society.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the hotel operations and deputize for the General Manager in his absence
- Awards include: Asia Pacific’s Best City Hotel 2007, 2008, and 2009 by TTG Travel Awards, Best Independent Award 2007 by Travel Weekly Asia, Carousel, Best Buffet Restaurant in Singapore 2007 by The Straits Times, GM’s Personal Award 2007 for Outstanding Contributions
- 5-star hotel with 500 rooms, involved in S$50 million total hotel renovation in 2006-2007
- Www.royalplaza.com.sg
Director of Food & Beverage
Marina Mandarin Singapore
Singapore
11.2004 - 04.2006
- Extensive food & beverage operations including 3 international restaurants, lounge bar and extensive banqueting facilities.
- F&B revenue of over S$21 million per annum. Responsible for 200 employees.
- Involved in hotel renovation in 2005 costing S$100 million.
- Responsible for conceptualizing and opening the new restaurant: ‘Aquamarine’ and for the upgrading of all the F&B facilities to be in line with the new 5-star corporate hotel.
- 5-star hotel with 575 rooms, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
- Www.marina-mandarin.com.sg
General Manager
Plaza Club Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.2000 - 09.2004
- Facilities include 2 restaurants, cocktail bar and lounge, banqueting and private meeting facilities, full business amenities. Reporting directly to the Board of Governors, and owners in Dallas, Texas.
- Responsible for the overall facilities, dealing with personnel, directing the associates, interacting with and advising the Board of Governors and overseeing the general operations of the Club.
- Turning the overall membership base and profitability into positive territories.
- Exclusive private Members-Only Business Club in Honolulu with 2000 members. Plaza Club Hawaii is owned by Club Corp of America, the largest independent club ownership and Management Company in USA.
- Www.clubcorp.com
Director of Food & Beverage
The American Club, Singapore
Singapore
01.2000 - 11.2000
- F&B revenue of S$15, million per annum.
- Responsible for the upgrading of the F&B outlets.
- Opening 2 new restaurants for the club and turning the financial results for the F&B departments from a negative to a positive variance
- Was transferred to Plaza Club Hawaii, by Club Corporation of America in December 2000
- One of Singapore’s exclusive private Members-Only Clubs with extensive food and beverage operations. Responsible for 100 employees, 4,000 members.
- Www.amclub.org.sg
Director of Food & Beverage
Royal Crowne Plaza, Singapore
Singapore
03.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for 250 employees and F&B revenue of S$15, million per annum.
- Member of the Inter-Continental/Crowne Plaza Hotels. Asia Pacific Food & Beverage Specialist Task Force
- Involved in total hotel renovation of S$50 million, to bring the hotel in line with Crowne Plaza operating standards.
- Spearheaded the F&B operations, conceptualized and opened Singapore’s first Italian and Chinese restaurant ‘Paolo & Pings” a
- 5-star hotel with 500 rooms and extensive food and beverage operations.
General Manager
Charleston Champagne & Cocktail Bar, Clarke Quay
Singapore
10.1995 - 02.1997
Owner / General Manager
Kinsale Hall Country House Hotel & Country Club
North Wales
01.1990 - 07.1995
Owner / General Manager
Hotel Victoria Holywell
North Wales
03.1986 - 12.1989
Deputy General Manager / Food & Beverage
Post House Hotel
Birmingham
09.1983 - 03.1986
Controller of Operations
Premier & Lafia Hotels
08.1982 - 07.1983
Deputy General Manager / Food & Beverage
Grand Hotel
Brighton
03.1980 - 07.1982
Banqueting Manager
Fairclough Catering
Liverpool
10.1978 - 03.1980
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
St. Margaret’s Lodge Hotel
Guernsey
04.1978 - 10.1978
Restaurant Head Waiter / Manager
Grosvenor Hotel
Chester
01.1976 - 03.1978
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Royal Angus Hotel
Birmingham
07.1974 - 12.1975
Trainee Manager
The Adelphi Hotel
Liverpool
07.1972 - 06.1974
Education
National Diploma - Hotel Management
Carlett Park Eastham Wirral
United Kingdom 09.1970 - 06.1972
Skills
- Over 30 years of experience in Luxury Hotels, Clubs / Food & Beverage Industry
- International work exposure covering United Kingdom, United States of America, Africa Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand
- Directly involved in the renovation and re-positioning of 7 Hotels and Clubs
- Extensive experience in Pre-Openings, Renovation and Turnaround Situations
- Awards include Best Hotel, Best Club, Best Services, Best New Restaurant (Refer to Professional Experience below)
- President, SKAL International Singapore (International Association of Travel & Tourism Professionals), March 2012- April 2015 ( wwwskalsingaporeorg )
- Queens New Year’s Honours 2017 Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM)
Affiliations
- Food & Beverage Manager’s Association of Singapore Executive Committee Member
- British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Member – Membership Subcommittee Member
- Food & Beverage Operations Technical Education Committee (ITE Singapore) Member
- Cookery & Food Association (United Kingdom) Member
- Tourism & Leisure Associates Group (TEC) Vice Chairman
- Skal International Singapore, Past President, and Current Member
Hotel Management Programs
- Royal Society of Health & Hygiene
- Guild of Sommeliers Wine Constitution
- Trust House Forte (Marketing Management and Banquet & Conference Management)
- On-The-Job Trainer Certificate (HCITB)
- Social Skills (HCITB)
Hotel Food Asia Singapore Exhibition
- Head Judge Culinary / Dream Team Competitions
- 2010, 2006, 2000
Timeline
General Manager / Secretary
The Singapore Cricket Club
04.2018 - 04.2022
General Manager
The British Club, Singapore
09.2010 - 12.2017
Executive Director, Food & Beverage
Fullerton Hotel & Fullerton Bay Hotel
01.2010 - 09.2010
Executive Director of Food & Beverage
Marina Bay Sands
08.2009 - 12.2009
Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Royal Plaza on Scotts
04.2006 - 08.2008
Director of Food & Beverage
Marina Mandarin Singapore
11.2004 - 04.2006
General Manager
Plaza Club Hawaii
12.2000 - 09.2004
Director of Food & Beverage
The American Club, Singapore
01.2000 - 11.2000
Director of Food & Beverage
Royal Crowne Plaza, Singapore
03.1997 - 01.2000
General Manager
Charleston Champagne & Cocktail Bar, Clarke Quay
10.1995 - 02.1997
Owner / General Manager
Kinsale Hall Country House Hotel & Country Club
01.1990 - 07.1995
Owner / General Manager
Hotel Victoria Holywell
03.1986 - 12.1989
Deputy General Manager / Food & Beverage
Post House Hotel
09.1983 - 03.1986
Controller of Operations
Premier & Lafia Hotels
08.1982 - 07.1983
Deputy General Manager / Food & Beverage
Grand Hotel
03.1980 - 07.1982
Banqueting Manager
Fairclough Catering
10.1978 - 03.1980
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
St. Margaret’s Lodge Hotel
04.1978 - 10.1978
Restaurant Head Waiter / Manager
Grosvenor Hotel
01.1976 - 03.1978
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Royal Angus Hotel
07.1974 - 12.1975
Trainee Manager
The Adelphi Hotel
07.1972 - 06.1974
National Diploma - Hotel Management
Carlett Park Eastham Wirral
09.1970 - 06.1972
Resident Manager / Acting General Manager
The Empire Hotel & Country Club