Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Affiliations
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William Davies

London,Ealing

Summary

Operations and hospitality professional with 5+ years' experience in hospitality operations, including 4+ years in management-level roles leading teams and overseeing venue performance. Proven track record of delivering strong commercial results across high-volume, multi-site food and beverage operations, managing revenues in excess of £500,000 while consistently exceeding financial targets and maintaining a 62% gross profit margin.

Experienced in leading and developing teams of up to 40 staff, improving operational efficiency, and driving compliance standards, including achieving a 5-star EHO rating. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to strategic initiatives such as venue refurbishments and performance turnarounds.

Now seeking to progress into a senior operations or venue management role where I can drive commercial performance, team development, and operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Food & Beverage Outlet Manager

University of West London Students' Union
London
2024.08 - 2026.03
  • Managed multi-site operations across a high-volume campus serving 20,000+ students
  • Led, trained, and developed a team of 30–40 staff
  • Delivered £500,000+ annual revenue (Bar £120k | Coffee £385k | Catering £81k)
  • Exceeded targets while maintaining a 62% gross profit margin
  • Achieved a 5-star EHO rating through operational and compliance improvements
  • Oversaw reopening of refurbished coffee outlet with input on layout and design
  • Turned around declining outlet performance to £1,000–£1,200 weekly revenue

Additional responsibilities:

  • Managed budgets, stock control, and purchasing across outlets
  • Led recruitment, onboarding, and staff development
  • Coordinated events and catering delivery
  • Maintained stakeholder, supplier, and client relationships
  • Used sales data to drive performance improvements

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Greenwich Students' Union
London
2024.06 - 2024.08
  • Assisted in operational and financial management by supporting budgeting and stock control processes.
  • Helped with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management tasks.
  • Coordinated catering services and ensured efficient event delivery.
  • Contributed to the production of financial and operational reports.
  • Supported compliance efforts with health and safety regulations.

Supervisor

Young's Pubs – The Grange
London
2023.03 - 2024.05
  • Assisted in supervising daily operations within bar, kitchen, and service areas.
  • Supported maintenance of customer service standards and aided in resolving issues.
  • Helped conduct stock checks and assist with inventory processes.
  • Facilitated opening and closing procedures.

Assistant Manager

Young's Pubs – The Grange
London
2020.12 - 2022.06
  • Assisted management of a busy hospitality venue.
  • Addressed customer queries and complaints effectively.
  • Conducted staff training and development sessions.
  • Coordinated bookings, events, and social media activities.
  • Facilitated cash handling and reconciliation processes.

Education

BA (Hons) - Music Management

University of West London
London
01/2017 - 01/2020

Level 3 Certificate - Film Production

University of West London
London
01/2016 - 01/2017

A-Levels / BTEC -

King Edwards College
Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Skills

  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Commercial Performance
  • Team Leadership
  • Event & Catering Operations
  • Compliance & Food Safety
  • Stock Control & Cost Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
  • COSHH & HACCP
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Safeguarding Level 1
  • GDPR
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excel Level 2
  • PCI Data Security Standards
  • Recruitment & Management Development
  • Emotional Intelligence Management

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Membership Assistant – UKHospitality (2022)
  • Graduate Project Coordinator – UWL (2021)
  • Bar & Events Roles (2018–2020)
  • Finance Intern – Santander (2015)

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Movies & TV Shows
  • F1
  • Fashion

References

Available on request

Timeline

Food & Beverage Outlet Manager

University of West London Students' Union
2024.08 - 2026.03

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Greenwich Students' Union
2024.06 - 2024.08

Supervisor

Young's Pubs – The Grange
2023.03 - 2024.05

Assistant Manager

Young's Pubs – The Grange
2020.12 - 2022.06

BA (Hons) - Music Management

University of West London
01/2017 - 01/2020

Level 3 Certificate - Film Production

University of West London
01/2016 - 01/2017

A-Levels / BTEC -

King Edwards College
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