Gary Bowden

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Exciting times @ Hilton St. Annes Manor, Bracknell
wokingham, united kingdom
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Gary Bowden

A self-motivated and adaptable hard worker with the ability to lead a team at management level as well as work as one of the team. Experienced in dealing with customers, managing and leading a team and working towards targets. I am looking for a new challenge where I can utilise my experience and build new skills.

Gary Bowden's Current Company Details
Hilton St. Annes Manor, Bracknell

Hilton St. Annes Manor, Bracknell

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Exciting times
wokingham, united kingdom
Employees:
5
Gary Bowden Work Experience Details
  • Hilton St. Annes Manor, Bracknell
    Food And Beverage Manager
    Hilton St. Annes Manor, Bracknell Mar 2022 - Present
    Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
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  • Castlebridge Hospitality
    Food And Beverage Manager
    Castlebridge Hospitality Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
    Winchester, England, United Kingdom
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  • The Burger Priest
    Restaurant Manager
    The Burger Priest Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
    Eastleigh, England, United Kingdom
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  • Sainsbury'S
    Customer And Trading Manager
    Sainsbury'S Feb 2020 - May 2020
    Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
    • Insure that online shopping & delivery are of the highest standards• To manage store on a day to day basics• To train new staff & keep healthy and safety training up to date.• Interviews and hiring.• To review and hit targets• Scheduling/rotas• Giving the best customer experience/service
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  • Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts
    Food And Beverage Manager
    Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts Nov 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Started as Assistant Manager before becoming Food & Beverage Manager following a restructure of department, taking on all F&B Manager duties• Supervise and manage a team of 25• Manage department budget• Ensure department sales targets are met, and reviewed when not achieved• Complete performance reviews, 121's and disciplinaries• Attend head of department meetings• Deal with daily discrepancies, supporting team members and ensure department is running smoothly• Creating and rolling out ideas for new products and promotions supporting the chef when new menus are created
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  • Marriott International
    Conference And Events Supervisor At Marriott
    Marriott International Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
    • Supervise and organise all F&B employees• Attend weekly meetings to prepare for upcoming events within the business• Act as senior member of staff on shift also taking on Duty Manager responsibilities • Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price on entertainment and drinks packages• Deliver up to date business training to staff in compliance with company policy• Use Kronos workforce management system to complete rotas and scheduling• Update & integrate new franchise into business including training & brand awareness
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  • Marriott
    Food And Beverage Supervisor
    Marriott Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    • Supervise and organise all F&B employees• Attend weekly meetings to prepare for upcoming events within the business• Act as senior member of staff on shift also taking on Duty Manager responsibilities • Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price on entertainment and drinks packages• Deliver up to date business training to staff in compliance with company policy• Use Kronos workforce management system to complete rotas and scheduling• Update & integrate new franchise into business including training & brand awareness
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  • Hoilday Inn
    Assistant Food And Beverage Manager
    Hoilday Inn Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    • To supervise and organise all F&B employees• Attend budget meetings and implement ways to maximise revenue within F&B• Utilise the inhouse company system to order stock and track inventory• Provide excellent service to guests in line with business standards and act as point of contact for escalated complaints and queries including liaising with customers after their stay has ended• Complete rotas on a weekly basis and schedule on the online system• Weekly forecasting for F&B department• Liaise with accounts to reconcile discepancies• Complete 1-2-1's, appraisals and discpilinaries• Conduct interviews for new staff as well as leading inductions and new starter training• Integrating new menus into the business including feeding back customer comments to aid in the continued development of the menu
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  • The Fair Trade Practice
    Junior Sales Representative
    The Fair Trade Practice Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
    Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
    Phone based role speaking to new and existing customers within a claims management company to maximise awareness of their 'recommend a friend' scheme and encourage sales and recommendations.
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  • Hilton Worldwide
    Assistant Night Manager
    Hilton Worldwide Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Managing a team of night porters to oversee all hotel operations acting as the most senior member of staff with overall responsibility for hotel operation during Night Manager absence• Manage a team of Night Porters - ensuring up to date training is undertaken, conduct regular performance reviews and manage performance on a daily basis and in compliance with company policy• Oversee entire front office operation to maintain a high standard of service• Serve as point of contact for regular and VIP guests• Complete night audit duties• Maximise room occupancy at best rates• Support Night Manager with his duties, standing in during absences• Accounting - track revenue, reconcile invoices, balance days takings on a daily, weekly and monthly basis highlighting and finding discrepancies• Complete handovers to early staff and duty managers• Comply with health and safety checks, complete night walks
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  • Hilton Worldwide
    Food And Beverage Supervisor/ Conference And Events Supervisor
    Hilton Worldwide Aug 2013 - Feb 2016
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    From run weddings for the hotel up to 170 people and a sit down conferences/dinner for 150 confidently and professionally. Not only that I also serve in the restaurant and I can also do bar and costa coffeè,
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  • Hillbrook Hotels
    Front Of House\​Bar-Man
    Hillbrook Hotels Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
    Serving Customers on the bar also waitering.
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  • The Globe Hotel
    Bar-Man
    The Globe Hotel Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
    Great Torrington, Devon
    During my time here I worked as a bartender, engaging with a wide variety of customers and also working as part of a team. I also assisted with management roles during busy occasions.
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  • No.8 Bistro
    Sous Chef
    No.8 Bistro Jan 2008 - Nov 2011
    Launceston, Devon
    As a Sous Chef, it was role to provide cooked food to the customers, stock ordering, stock replenishment, Cash handling,health and hygiene and organising rotas.

Gary Bowden Skills

Restaurants Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Hospitality Management Hospitality Industry Food And Beverage Cooking Event Management Food Catering Fine Dining Bartending Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Social Media Menu Development Menu Engineering Recipes Food Preparation Social Networking Wine Onq Event Planning Corporate Events Weddings Wedding Management Management Sales Customer Satisfaction

Gary Bowden Education Details

  • North Devon Collage
    North Devon Collage
    Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
  • North Devon Collage
    North Devon Collage
    English,Maths
  • Holsworthy Community College
    Holsworthy Community College
    Gcses

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