Desmond Jones Email & Phone Number

Mendips

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Overseeing the safe flow of rail freight in and out of Quarry locations and ensuring that all traffic is fit to travel. This also includes liaising with customers, Network Rail and other involved parties along with ensuring that the live information on train formations are correct and up to date.

Longleat

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for all restaurant operations and the retail branch of Ruby & White.

Wiltshire

As General Operations Manager for Three Daggers Operating Limited I oversaw the running of a Michelin Guide Gastro Pub, a five star B&B, a micro-brewery, a farm shop and the operations of a small market farm. This included the creation and implementation of robust management systems that catered not only to ensure all required legislation was adhered to.

• For the last five years I have been responsible for the day to day running of Majol Ltd and CCBC. This encompasses all day to day decision making and legal requirements along with implementation of the MD’s vision.
• Control profitability
• Ensure all company policy is instigated effectively
• All aspects of the financial side of the business is operated correctly on a week to week basis
• Setting of objectives and follow up regarding key personnel
• Assist the general managers in obtaining their goals

Employed by regional brewer McMullen’s to develop their ‘Destination Food’ brand into a group of pubs offering a high level of individuality and service. With support services at a premium, day-to-day decision-making was required in all aspects of the area’s operation as well as longer term strategic planning. Particular focus was required for recruitment.

Approached by Great Gaddesden Wines to plan and launch the company’s retail operation, ‘The Flying Corkscrew’. The result was an award-winning retail outlet stocking a range of excellent wines, for all price points.Due to the success of the enterprise I was promoted to Operations Manager and given the task of building sales activity within a set budget and.

Business Science/Sports Studies

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