John Speirs

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Operations Manager @ Cottermouth
Canberra, ACT, AU
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Australia
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About John Speirs

There's nothing I love more than hanging out with my kids and seeing them develop into confident, compassionate little people whilst also finding time to enjoy cooking, entertaining and supporting the Canberra Raiders. To help support this all to happen my career spans 20 years working in hospitality businesses and sales in both Australia and the United Kingdom having held executive management roles within a number of hotel businesses including Accor's Sydney Olympic Park Hotels, Mercure Sydney and the picturesque Q Station Sydney Harbour. Most recently I have worked in wine and food industry sales, both as an area manager and across key accounts, for the Joval Wine Group Pty Ltd and Fino Foods Pty Ltd whilst undertaking post graduate studies at the Australian National University.In March 2021 I started a small wholsale distributor business called Unity Liquor Merchants. After spending a number of years in the wine sales industry I wanted to work closer with small producers of quality products and help unite them with quality focused operators.

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Cottermouth

Cottermouth

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Operations Manager
Canberra, ACT, AU
Employees:
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John Speirs Work Experience Details
  • Cottermouth
    Operations Manager
    Cottermouth
    Canberra, Act, Au
  • Unity Liquor Merchants
    Director
    Unity Liquor Merchants Mar 2021 - Present
    Australia
    Uniting quality wine and liquor producers with quality focused businesses.
  • Fino Foods
    Sales Specialist
    Fino Foods Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Joval Wine Group
    Area Business Manager
    Joval Wine Group Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
    Canberra, Australia
    Manage all needs of new and existing customers and accounts while focusing on the ACT region off-premise channel and wholesale.
  • Joval Wine Group
    Area Business Manager
    Joval Wine Group Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
    Sydney, Australia
    Manage all needs of new and existing customers and accounts in both on and off premise channels with a focus on key independent retail groups and national accomodation hotel groups.
  • Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly
    Director Of Food And Beverage
    Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
    Q Station Sydney Harbour - Manly
    Working closely with Q Station’s Sales Department I have worked to shift the mindset of selling standard function spaces to viewing the whole property as a sellable space. Increasing venue diversity and capacity onsite has resulted in Q Station successfully bidding for a number of large corporate functions by working directly with the client to deliver their event concepts.In partnership with Ambassador Chef Matthew Kemp, I have also successfully executed a seasonal, culinary dinner series designed to drive exposure of Boilerhouse Restaurant, Q Station, Manly. These uniquely interactive dining experiences have provided guests with an educational insight into the produce and methods used within the restaurant. This initiative has resulted in a significant increase in our social media presence and venue profile.During my time at Q station I also undertook the role of National co-ordinator for Accor’s Assiette D’or (Golden Plate) competition. A cooking and service competition that sees a chef and front of house staff member team up and compete against other hotels. The success of the Assiette D’or competition was largely due to the successful communication to all Accor hotels across Australia and the remote co-ordination of heats in each state, which then culminate in the final competition in Sydney.
  • Speirs Family
    Stay At Home Dad
    Speirs Family Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
    Sydney, Australia
    Took time of to look after my 6 month old child and support my family on the home front when my wife returned to work after maternity leave. This was the best job I have ever had!
  • Accor
    Food And Beverage Manager
    Accor Apr 2011 - Jun 2013
    Mercure Sydney
    As Mercure Sydney’s Food and Beverage Manager I implemented new systems and procedures that improved the food and beverage financial audit score from 52% to 87% in six months. This score was set as the benchmark for Accor hotels in Australia and the Pacific.During my time at Mercure Sydney I also undertook the role of NSW Champion for the Les Grand Vins Mercure. This wine list concept is unique to the Mercure brand and I managed the selection process for all NSW Mercure Hotels. It has since undergone a transformation and is now Mercures ‘Flavours from the Cellar’. My role was to liaise with winemakers to gain submissions for the process to blind selct the wines then communicate the results to the winemakers, hotels and the public.
  • Accor
    Conference And Events Operations Manager
    Accor Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
    Accors Sydney Olympic Park Hotels
    Conference and Event Operations Manager involved in the design, management and execution of the 2011 Accor Australia and New Zealand General Managers Conference. Coordinated and managed all day- to-day operational aspects of the Conferencing and Events department across Accor’s 3 hotels at Sydney Olympic Park
  • Accor
    Restaurant And Bar Manager
    Accor Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
    Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
    Restaurant and Bar Manager of the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park during full renovation of the Restaurant and Bar and change of the outlets concept. Established new systems, developed costed menus, maintained outlet profitability and maintained relationships with key suppliers.
  • Accor
    Food And Beverage Supervisor
    Accor Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
    Sydney Olympic Park Hotels
    Started as part of the pre-opening team for the Pullman Sydney Olympic Park in August 2008. Helped to establish systems and procedures in the Bacar Restaurant and Bar when the hotel opened. Moved outlets to the Arena Restaurant and Bar at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park in late 2009.
  • Palazzo Versace
    Hotel Management
    Palazzo Versace Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
    Gold Coast
    As a student at the Palazzo Versace International hotel school I gained experience in all operational areas of the hotel including front office, housekeeping and all of the hotels food and beverage outlets.
  • Various Companies
    Various Roles
    Various Companies 2001 - 2007
    Held various roles in various companies throughout Australia and the United Kingdom. These roles include Hotel Duty Manager, Front Office Shift Leader, Bar and Gaming Attendant, Waiter, Store-person, Admin Assistant among others.

John Speirs Skills

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