Ken Leigh is one of the founding members of Hurford & Leigh Co consultants and plays an active role in the running of the firm. With 15 years of experience of working in and around the hospitality industry ranging from small family run business to national and multinational companies in both front line management and executive roles he brings a realistic view and results based commercial management of hospitality business.• Planning budgeting, costing and stock control• Managing personal with a defined budget• Growing customer basses via quality and reliable products • An ability to deliver on a variety of styles and outcomes• A passion and understanding of great food and beverage• Relaying confidence and leadership skills that inspire• Innovating and creating quality products and services• Ability to understand financial goals• Human resources and personal management

Working collaboratively with internal and external parties in the operational aspects of all Commercial Services programs, covering Food & Beverage services including C&I projects and functions across the business, Executive Chef Role managing all Kitchen and catering operations and management of retail outlets and services.The position called for strong management skills, sound knowledge of all applicable business operations and the ability to develop new strategic initiatives to improve operational business processes.The Role:- Operational and strategic management of all commercial guest services- Continuous improvement of business processes through the management of daily operations- Monitor existing businesses and launch new opportunities - To assist and support the business in developing new strategic initiatives- Monitor and evaluate analysis of execution and weekly results of the Commercial Services internal and that of external business- Manage, Direct and Build up area supervisors and managers such as Head Chef, F&B Supervisors and Retail Team SupervisorKey Points:- Broad experience and working knowledge of multiple departmental management- Experienced in managing and building relationships with multiple stakeholders- A clear and accurate communicator- The ability to resolve operational issues that may arise to ensure workloads and critical timeframes within a project active environment are met- A capable problem solver- Able to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic- Able to work flexible hours as required- Strive to empower all team members to achieve and sparse individual personal standards and that of the company’s standards- Able to delegate tasks and responsibilities to managers and supervisors