Jeremy Samuels Email and Phone Number

Responsible for an Area of Wasabi branches in the City and West Ends of London. At Kimchee I was Completely responsible for opening two Branches in a five week period, Covent Garden and New Oxford Street, London.Liaising with the project Manager and contractors to ensure completion of works were on time and to satisfaction.Small equipment purchasing for front and back of house.Assessment, recruitment and training of all front of house and kitchen team members(70)Selection, recruitment and training of Management and supervisors.Implementation of all due diligence systems and procedures.Menu planning, operating hours, advertising and promotions.Menu production, workflows and efficiancy troubleshooting.Merchandising, product layouts and displays.Social media initiatives.P&L analysis, cost controls and G.P maximisation.Preperation of weekly Board reports.

I have managed four sites, London City Airport, Regent street and two new shop openings, the first at Bishopsgate Arcade and St Martins Lane in the heart of Londons West End.At London CIty Airport I formed an excellent working relationship with third party Management with our shop earning customer service awards.I took over Regent Street when it was operating at 10% below sales budget and with strong leadership, team development and tight controls we achieved sales of 15% above budget whilst delivering excellent gross margin returns.Responsible for the Area in the absence of the Area Manager.Trialling of new ideas and concepts before being rolled out company wide.I carry out internal management assessments.Trainer of new external Managers.Proven record of team development including team member to General Manager.

I managed three sites including the hugely popular City Flogger on Fenchurch Street, a vibrant Bar and 100 cover Dining Room.Managed the business to set targets and business plans.Responsible for all company monies and stocks, implementing stock control procedures and achieving business plan GP's.Organised functions for up to 350 people.All aspects of recruitment, training and development of Staff and Managers.I wrote a new team member training document that focused on attitudes and behaviours that was rolled out company wide.Increasing sales by focusing on excellent customer service and high standards of branch presentation.Trained General Managers and Head Chefs on new menu items.