SEAN FOSSEY
Bradford,North Yorkshire
Summary
Driven professional with leadership and strategic planning skills, coupled with strong background in team management and organised efficiency. Skilled at team collaboration and implementing action plans to ensure the best possible outcome.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
General Manager
Antony Young PLC
Idle, Bradford
2026.02 - Current
- Coordinated band events and festivals for every weekend of 2026 to provide diverse entertainment options for local audiences.
- Established a positive work environment which promoted staff morale and productivity.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
- Regularly reviewed performance data, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Oversaw financial management to maximise profitability.
Assistant Manager
Marstons PLC
Birmingham
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Part of the Bookings and Events team, responsible for planning and executing large, high profit events directly linked to current and past sales.
- Oversaw Stock levels, deliveries and ordering.
- Managing the day to day operations of the business. Tracking sales, purchasing, stock, and anything like this falls under my responsibility
- The Lost and Found Bennetts Hill, Birmingham City Centre
Assistant Manager
The Lounges Group
Solihull, West Midlands
2024.10 - 2025.08
- Maintained Stock and ordering to ensure staff and customer satisfaction and pass audits with flying colours.
- Resolved all issues should they arise with professionalism and speed
- Reinforced relationships with local business and initiated industry trades between other hospitality sites in the area
- Acted as holding GM long term while the General Manager was on leave
- Solihull, West Midlands
Deputy manager
The Stonegate Group
Solihull, West Midlands
2023.07 - 2024.10
- Addressed customer issues with professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by dealing with queries and complaints calmly and professionally.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Solihull, West Midlands
Supervisor
Turtle bay
Solihull, West Midlands
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Solihull, West Midlands
Shift supervisor
Mitchell and Butlers
Solihull, West Midlands
2014.09 - 2022.09
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Kept employees operating productively to meet business and customer needs.
- Solihull, West Midlands
Holding manager
Prezzo
Shirley, West Midlands
2018.04 - 2020.08
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
- Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
- Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
- Led by example in providing customers with attentive, professional restaurant service.
- Planned staff rotas to meet customer demand whilst remaining under budget.
- Shirley, West Midlands
Education
GCSEs -
St Peters Catholic Secondary School
Birmingham, West MidlandsFoundation Degree in Arts - Media and Communication
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, West Midlands 2019.09 -
A-Levels - English Language
St Peters Catholic Sixth Form
Birmingham, West Midlands 2016.09 -
A-Levels - English Literature
St Peters Catholic Sixth Form
Birmingham, West Midlands 2016.09 -
Skills
- Result-Driven approach
- Event Planning
- Organisational proficiency
- Finances, budgeting and ROI's
- Business development
- Customer relationship management
- Supplier negotiation
- Market research
- Client relations
- Supply chain management
- Operations oversight
- IT Proficiency
Timeline
General Manager
Antony Young PLC
2026.02 - Current
Assistant Manager
Marstons PLC
2025.08 - 2026.01
Assistant Manager
The Lounges Group
2024.10 - 2025.08
Deputy manager
The Stonegate Group
2023.07 - 2024.10
Supervisor
Turtle bay
2022.09 - 2023.08
Foundation Degree in Arts - Media and Communication
Birmingham City University
2019.09 -
Holding manager
Prezzo
2018.04 - 2020.08
A-Levels - English Language
St Peters Catholic Sixth Form
2016.09 -
A-Levels - English Literature
St Peters Catholic Sixth Form
2016.09 -
Shift supervisor
Mitchell and Butlers
2014.09 - 2022.09
GCSEs -
St Peters Catholic Secondary School