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United Kingdom

Global

Bancroft-consultancy.co.ukFreelance consultant, aiding business to install Standard Operating Procedures, vetting new sites, advise on all faucets of the hospitality. Installation of recipe card and costing systems for chefs, training roadmaps, cocktail menu creation, wine list compilations.Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the sector, specialising in creating systems to assist with a smooth workflow and keep labour costs down. Venues consulted on include:Tamesis Dock / Battersea barge (currently undertaking)Apotheke Mixology, New YorkDutch Courage, Officers Mess - BrisbanePress Club, BrisbaneVE Kitchen, London

London

Iconic Steps fosters diversity and inclusion in the creative industries, with all income generated by our commercial video productions being reinvested into young talent from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. We do this by supporting them in their career aspirations in the media space.Main responsibilities:● Fundraising | Grant applications● Analysing and collating metrics for bid writing● Sales & income strategy - including conception of digital marketing strategies and implementation● Stakeholder identification & engagement● Business strategy/continuity | Researching opportunities for development● Create and maintain strong relationships with major media organisations● HR management / Team leadership● Finance Management and reporting● Mentoring young people | Placing young people into work in the creative industries● Reporting to board on all mattersMonday.com | Quickbooks | Microsoft 360 | Hubspot

London, England, United Kingdom

Main Responsibilities:● Reconciliation of bank account in Xero● Making supplier and payroll payments● Completing VAT return and submitting to HMRC● Posting journal entries and revenue reconciliations● Analysing cost to see where savings could be made● Menu costing and conception to maximum margin● Labour management to ensure maximum utilisation and lowest cost● Analysing revenue and pivoting business to reduce wastage and maximise profitability● Managing day to day running of business including placing orders, stock management, forecasting and budgeting● Creating OH&S procedures and compiling with guidelinesAchievements:● Successful opened restaurant, from initial conceptualisation and business plan, to finding site, creating infrastructure,recruiting, marketing and day to day running. Also pivoted business to maximise revenue by opening in evenings andclosing at the beginning of the week. Through P&L analysis reduced cost by only keeping necessary subscriptions,changing suppliers and negotiating contracts.

Penshurst, England, United Kingdom

Main Responsibilities:● Driving down costs by devising and implementing restructuring plans● Managing day to day running of business including placing orders, stock management, staff recruitment, forecasting andbudgeting● Menu creation to maximise margin by pricing menu after performing detail costing analysis● Analysing business performance to identify key revenue drivers and also identify any additional revenue opportunities● Labour management to ensure maximise utilisation and minimum cost● Coordinating functions such as weddings, large birthday celebrations, festivals, working with external companies as wellas managing internal team to ensure successful running.● Working hands-on to perform frontline duties as well as overseeing businessAchievements:● Significantly reduced salary cost through analysis of revenue streams to look for most profitable areas as well asincreasing productivity by introducing more efficient operating procedures.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Main Responsibilities:● Reconciliation of bank account in Xero● Completing GST return and submitting to ATO● Initiating supplier and payroll payments● P&L analysis of cost to help find areas in which saving could be made● Menu costing and conception to maximum margin● Labour management to ensure maximum utilisation and lowest cost● Managing day to day running of business including placing orders, stock management, forecasting and budgeting● Creating OH&S procedures and compiling with guidelines● Compliance with ASIC.Achievements:● Successfully opened a brunch restaurant in Sydney, from initial conceptualisation and business plan, to finding site,creating infrastructure, recruiting, marketing and day to day running.● Awarded best café in Balmain NSW

Australia

● Analysing P&L of potential acquisitions across Australia● Creating budgets & forecasts● Developing food and beverage departments in various locations● Producing costings, standard operating procedures● Successfully planning and coordinating corporate events

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

● Designing system to separate revenue centres, labour costs, cost of goods and managers’ salaries● Running venues and events offering a multi-faceted income stream including: Café / fine dining restaurant / event space/ beach kiosk / external catering● Coordinate events involving special dining evenings & banquets on the beach● Achieved AGFG 2 hats (equivalent to Michelin star

General Manager of a local cocktail bar in Newtown Sydney.Responsible for creation and maintenance of operation procedures, cocktail creation, staff training and development, supplier negotiation.

London, England, United Kingdom

Aided in the set up and launch of the business.

London, England, United Kingdom

Management of nightclub, including cocktail creation and training, door control, organising DJ and live events, stock control, rota control, reconciliation

London, England, United Kingdom