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Tony Adams

Orpington,Kent

Summary

My journey has been within the Hospitality sector, realising my dream of being a business owner.


I started making cocktails in the West End of London, and ended by being World Bartending Champion and a regular contributor to ITV's This Morning as resident Mixologist. More importantly I learnt about people, diversity and inclusivity. I would argue that you will meet every kind of human in a busy West End restaurant, and the world would be a better place if everyone had that sort of experience.


I eventually ran Bars and Nightclubs for an Independent Group in South East London. I learned a lot about Management, Financial Management and how to Operate small Independent Business.


In 2015 I decided to strike out on my own. I said to my now Wife, "It's now or never." I opened Hello Burger and grew to two units and two Dark Kitchens.


Unfortunately a combination of Covid and The Cost of Living Crisis have made business extremely challenging. It's been a time for self reflection, challenging my own habits and thinking about my plans. With my wife and children at the forefront of my mind, I have decided to change career and pursue my dream of being an Airline Pilot.


I feel the skills I have learned in business will stand me in good stead in leading teams, working alongside people and problem solving.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director

Hello Burger Ltd
Sidcup, Kent
05.2015 - Current
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Hired exceptional candidates and effectively led staff to maximise productivity and eliminate process lags.
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Trained and mentored managers to cultivate cohesive leadership team.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.

General manager

My Bars Ltd
Beckenham, Bromley
06.2010 - 10.2015
  • Directed day-to-day work of 12 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Monitored inventory needs and worked with procurement team to facilitate supply chain operations.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Generated business, cost and employee reports to management.
  • Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.
  • Prepared and reviewed procedural documents for daily operations.
  • Scheduled regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.
  • Fostered culture of inclusion and positive rapport through consistent team-building activities and inter-office competitions.
  • Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.

Cocktail Bartender

TGI Fridays Ltd
City of Westminster
03.2003 - 03.2010

TGI Friday's trained and Certified Bartender.

Reached Master Bartender Accreditation

2008 World Bartending Champion, Las Vegas, Nevada

2005 World Tandem Flair Champion, Bucharest, Romania

2007 European Champion, Oslo, Norway

4 x UK Flair and Bartending Champion

Completed two New Store Openings, with complete training for new starters

Education

A-Levels - Physical Education, Design and Technology, General Studies

Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Liverpool
09.1999 - 07.2001

GCSEs - 11 x GCSEs A* - C

Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Liverpool
09.1994 - 07.1999

Skills

  • Employee management
  • Customer service
  • Business analysis
  • KPI management
  • P&L management
  • Operational management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • Golf, Olympic Weightlifting, Football and Rugby

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Director - Hello Burger Ltd
05.2015 - Current
General manager - My Bars Ltd
06.2010 - 10.2015
Cocktail Bartender - TGI Fridays Ltd
03.2003 - 03.2010
Merchant Taylors' Boys' School - A-Levels, Physical Education, Design and Technology, General Studies
09.1999 - 07.2001
Merchant Taylors' Boys' School - GCSEs, 11 x GCSEs A* - C
09.1994 - 07.1999
Tony Adams