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Consultancy specialising in providing Hospitality business owners and entrepreneurs hands–on, practical, sound, commercial advice to review their business needs and strategies.Some of our services;• Setting new strategic goals and improved business performance through organic and / or acquisition growth.• Develop Company ethos to create Brand value.• Specialist advice on contract retention and new contract tenders, identify and troubleshoot issues at existing under performing… Show more Consultancy specialising in providing Hospitality business owners and entrepreneurs hands–on, practical, sound, commercial advice to review their business needs and strategies.Some of our services;• Setting new strategic goals and improved business performance through organic and / or acquisition growth.• Develop Company ethos to create Brand value.• Specialist advice on contract retention and new contract tenders, identify and troubleshoot issues at existing under performing sites.• Provide expert guidance in planning, organising and delivering fixed site capital investment projects and large hospitality events. • Comprehensive review of resources and introduction of personal development plans and performance management. • Evaluation of current management systems and processes and recommendations to improve efficiency.• Appraisal of existing supplier chain and negotiation of improved terms.What we do; Work in your business full-time, so not only do you get a comprehensive practical review of the business but you also gain an experienced senior team member for the duration of the project.Please contact; markbrown@nw2.ltd.uk to discuss your requirements. Show less

SMG operate a number of large venues across the UK and Europe – the role of F & B Director is to provide strategic and creative account development and direction through a profitable growth plan.Develop and implement SAVOUR… as the brand for the dedicated Food and Beverage Division, overall responsibility for profitability of all food and beverage accounts, contribute to all SMG driven development projects and manage all aspects of supplier negotiations.

Joined Tribourne, a commercial kitchen designer and contract caterer, as a Director /Partner this provided me with an opportunity to apply my experience to a small medium size business. I was responsible for formulating a business growth strategy, securing new contracts and the operational management of existing contracts.

The Leisure Division was divided in to four main functions, race courses, stadia, events and fixed sites. Responsible for reviewing retail offers across all sectors and working with the Managing Directors of three divisions to ensure that the retail strategy complemented and supported their objectives.

During the formation of Granada / Compass I was responsible for merging a diverse range of ex – Granada and Compass business units to form a new division.Full P & L responsibility for all sites which included Liverpool Football Club, Royal Festival Hall, Spectrum Leisure Centre and amongst others the chain of Wheeler’s Fish Restaurants.

A member of the Retail Operations Board managing 12 out-of-town ‘Homeworld’ stores and 41 high street ‘Living’ department stores with a total turnover of £260m. Responsible for ensuring that the 38 restaurants with a turnover of £19m, complimented the strategic direction of the business and that the restaurants were part of the Company’s future development.