Fire Group has grown from what was originally Fire Hospitality. During the Covid pandemic of 2020/21 we diversified in to Healthcare with Fire Healthcare was launched in July 2021, specialising in the DBS Sector and looking after Healthcare, Education, Government and environments which require a DBS check to be completed. We then decided to move in to Food Chain sectors and launched Fire Food Chain providing assistance to Farming, Warehouse and logistics. With three divisions growing we have also diversified in to event management and planning and have launched Fire Events, with the growth we have experienced we have restructured the business and now rebranding as Fire Group.

Currently on a journey as Co-Founder & Director of Fire Hospitality. In a short period of time, we have grown to cover Permanent and Temporary assignments across the hospitality and leisure sectors. Fire Hospitality was founded by myself and Rodney Burt, we both have gained experience of working operationally in Back of House and Front of House at Management level within the Hospitality Industry and across different sectors. Between us, we have experience of Recruiting in the Hospitality & Leisure sectors recruiting for independent and National Companies, whilst working for Corporate and Independent Recruitment Companies. This is on top of our experience in Hospitality.At the end of August 2018 Anthony Cook has joined us as did Jadon Connis in October 2018, Both joining as Co-Owners & directors of the business. We are now looking to grow a national presence and create awareness of why Fire Hospitality is passionate about working with candidates and clients to help develop a candidates career and a clients talent pool.The reason why we have been successful so far is down to 3 reasons. 1. We know the market2. We build long term relationships3. Through our experiences of working in, hospitality sector we understand how an operation like yours should work.

Fire Healthcare is a separate division and sister to Fire Hospitality, We have set up Fire Healthcare to look after our local government contracts and to also specialise in DBS cleared personnel from chefs, general assistants and domestic assistants to health care assistants and up to nurses in different areas of specialisms. We have used our experience In hospitality to place experienced house keepers and chefs in to this sector and also have an ex Healthcare and Nurse specialist to manage our nurses and healthcare assistants. For the Healthcare and other related sectors, please give me a call on 07786 288383 if you want to know more about Fire healthcare.

Temporary and permanent placements to the fresh produce, agricultural, horticultural, warehousing and food manufacturing industries. We set up this division after noticing during covid-19 lockdown that there is a National shortage in this sector. We have completed Home Office inspection and have been awarded a GLAA licence, we are happy to partner and work with other specialists in this sector as well as manage accounts direct.

Opened up the branch originally first in Winchester in October 2016 and then the relocation to Southampton in 2017. Part of a team of 3 then 4. Establishing the business and growing the Evolve Brand in the Southern Region till the branch closed in April 2018.

James Webber Recruitment is now in its 16th year of trading and we have established ourselves as one of the leading Hospitality Recruiters in the market. We employ industry professionals who have a strong understanding of our clients requirements, in turn matching the right candidates to the right jobs.Our networking and database of candidates will be hard to beat. We aim to offer a service better than any of our competitors and build long term relations so that you feel you are looked after.Our core market that we specialise in is Hotel and Restaurant Recruitment.Departments we recruit for:• Chefs – all levels, all sections & with experience of Michelin Stars & AA-Rosettes • Restaurant – All levels including Sommeliers of all levels• Bar – All Levels including cocktail/flair• Conference and Banqueting• Front Office• Sales – Reactive and Proactive• Housekeeping• Revenue and Reservations• General Management• Food and Beverage Management• Human Resource Management

James Webber Recruitment is now in its 16th year of trading and we have established ourselves as one of the leading Hospitality Recruiters in the market. We employ industry professionals who have a strong understanding of our clients requirements, in turn matching the right candidates to the right jobs.Our networking and database of candidates will be hard to beat. We aim to offer a service better than any of our competitors and build long term relations so that you feel you are looked after.Our core market that we specialise in is Hotel and Restaurant Recruitment.Departments we recruit for:• Chefs – all levels, all sections• Restaurant – All levels including Sommeliers of all levels• Bar – All Levels including cocktail/flair• Conference and Banqueting• Front Office• Sales – Reactive and Proactive• Housekeeping• Revenue and Reservations• General Management• Food and Beverage Management• Human Resource Management

This a face2face role and involves dealing with consumers and business owners and their mobile technology requirements. Working with brands such as Apple, Htc, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung & Sony. And networks such as EE, Orange, T-mobile, O2, Vodafone and Life Mobile. 1st month in business I finished in the top 15% out of 250

In this short term contract I worked on the PRS for Music Campaign and it is a Business2Business campaign. Contacting businesses & organisations of all sizes dealing directly with Owners/Ceo's/Directors. Ensuring that if businesses are using copyright protected music in their business that the relevant licence is in place whilst also up-selling the benefits of having/using music in their business. In this role I have to achieve set KPI's based on the way a call is handled and the revenue generated. With licences starting at £44+VAT going in to the thousands and Hundred Thousands depending on the music use in the organisation. In my first month I have achieved 115% of my target with no pipeline in place for generating sales.

The club was a Fitness First club that was in administration and was in the process of being transferred to new operators. I was responsible for the project of managing and implementing the transfer of procedures from Fitness First to Soll Leisure operating procedures. I had to ensure that all staff members understood the new operating procedures and terminology required to deliver the Soll Leisure Brand to new and existing members.In this role I was also responsible for all membership revenue that was generated from new and existing members. With targets based on growth and net member movement.

Started as General Manager of an under performing 5/7 a-side centre, responsible for rejuvenating and increasing sales across all revenue channels, Adult Football Leagues, Kids Leagues/Teens Leagues growing 7 a side leagues and corporate league for local businesses to help with networking, Kids Parties/Private Hires, Bar/Vending sales etc. Whilst managing all aspects of the business and enhancing relationship with neighbouring school. Developing Marketing and Sales Strategies for the core business requirements. Training and coaching members of Team and enhancing member experience.

Responsible for generating new business, selling Livebookings leading online reservation platform directly into the Restaurant sectors. Solutions ranged from B2C facing functionalities included: Customer Database Development, Online Marketing, Text/Email Marketing. Sales cycle ranged from 1 to 3 months. Solutions were sold directly to the Owner or at board level mainly with Marketing and Financial departments being key in influencing the decision making process.

Responsible for increasing the membership base and promoting Fitness First. Ensuring that the Sales team achieved daily targets of 30 Contacts, 8 Appointments, 3 Sales and 5 New Leads per sale. Selling a range of membership options B2C and B2B either Face 2 Face or via Telephone Sales. Developing additional marketing and awareness in the local market place alongside national marketing strategies. Attending corporate functions such as company organised events or chamber of commerce networking events. Counter attacking loss of business due to 2 competitors opening up in 2011 in the space of 3 months. As Sales Manager I would also be responsible for coaching and mentoring membership consultants in my team as well in my GM's Cluster and across the South Division, I would hold 10 minute individual meetings daily analysing previous days performance and giving guidance and assistance on how to be more productive by working clever as well as setting daily targets that would contribute to achieving their monthly target. I would also hold a team meeting where I would set out the targets/objectives for the day, this would also involve motivating and inspiring my team to believe in themselves and to be successful. Membership Sales Achieved at Southampton FY April - October 2010 = 929 Units as team, 117% of Budget FY Nov - June 2011 = 899 Units - 97% of BudgetOverall Sales Performance – generated in excess of £500,000 sales in 18 months. FY 2010 contributed 31% of Sales Units FY 2011 contributed 24% of Sales Units

Responsible for managing a team of 5 - 50 staff members, Carrying out training as per company requirements as an when required. Managing the day to day Administrationas well as completing stock takes and ordering procedures. Organising and planning events as per ship requirements. Working with Marco Pierre White developing his flagship restaurant on board Ventura. Increasing revenue on board via promotions and special offers and via up-selling.

Responsible for selling required memberships to exceed target set at beginning of month. Building and managing my own business through lead generation and service of existing members to enable achieving required membership volume. Working with Head office as part of a selected team to develop and trial new in-house software and writing reports as part of ongoing development, before the project was rolled out to 165 clubs in the UK and 335 of the clubs globally.Membership Sales Achieved June 2006 - Feb 2007 achieved 401 Units Overall Sales Performance for this period was £182,214

Short term contract working alongside owners and the General Manager to set up and develop the Banana Wharf brand. Implementing staff training, standards. Cocktail menu development and training. Setting up premium spirit brands and the bar service. Setting up restaurant standards and continually evolving the brand in its early days, setting the standard so that it could be rolled out to other units in other locations.

Completing 2 contracts Onboard Oceana, then working as part of the set-up team launching Arcadia. Had the pleasure of working Alongside Gary Rhodes and his restaurant.

Developed cocktail menu and products. Developing stock control processes, Developing Bar Standards and maintaining them. Developing Staff training manuals and process.

I was fortunate that in this Role I was trained to 2 Rosette Standard cooking by a former Exec Head Chef of Windsor Castle who also had previously worked with Marco Pierre White & Raymond Blanc. Learning and specialising in Seafood.

Responsible for the set up and opening of 3 Bars in the Bournemouth Club. Selecting all House and Premium Brands for all products on the Bar. Costings, Suppliers and Brand Standards which where then implemented across the estate. Ensuring Staff where trained and fully understood products and service standards.

Responsible for deputising the General Manager of the club and bar. Day to Day admin and banking. Overseeing and being accountable for wet and dry stock control. Direct management of Bar Manager, Bar tenders, Waitress and Club staff. Managing 2 bars in the club, 1 separate bar and restaurant (running independently from the club). Hosting VIP's from celebrities to royalty. Working on developing marketing and promoting the identity of the club and it's facilities.

Working for the Capital Radio group of restaurants based in Southampton, linked in with Power Fm Station. Experienced Cocktail Bartender with In-depth cocktail knowledge. Experienced in Hosting Chart Music Artists, Celebrities and VIP's. Also worked and liased with Meridian TV (now Itv) as they used the premises to film a TV show.In February 1999 Capital Radio closed down the Restaurant Division as it was not core to the business and its focus