Peter Kitchener Email & Phone Number

Repton, GB

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, GB

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, GB

• Presently, I am working as the Operations Director and I am actively involved in creating operational strategy, aligning resources, leading an 80-member team, and managing day-to-day business operations for all four.
• Grew sales from £3M to £20M through acquisitions and by securing growth opportunities.
• Introduced 9 pm cut-off for next-day delivery subsequently recognised as first within the industry.
• Planned operations and effectively managed controlled courier network to dispatch more than 1800 parcels per day.

• During the course of this tenure, I designed and implemented a customer-focused, long-term business strategy and accordingly aligned all business operations. In order to improve business workflows, I devised company.
• Renegotiated lease contract and secured favorable terms to ensure business continuity.
• Improved footfall and customer spend by 62% through the design and roll-out of a highly effective marketing plan.
• Turned around underperforming pub into a successful business by removing shortcomings and introducing improvements.
• Provided expertise as a brand ambassador and advocated for the brand, raising a positive brand image among the target audience.

Rookway food Systems are the brand owners of the Stone Willys Pizza brand within the UK and currently have 100's of sites around the UK mainly within University & college campuses. I have worked closely with the directors to strategically develop the business and gain presence on the high street with the brand, covering both regional management & concept.

• While working in the capacity of Managing Director, I formulated all standards of operations manuals and delivered global food standards. I systematically sustained revenue generation by developing new products as well.
• Developed "Romy Foods" brand and opened pop-up restaurant in Gothenburg.
• Increased over sales by building new corporate website and marketing strategy.
• Strategised and negotiated and secured UK distribution rights on Torus Pak concept.

Contracted to work directly for the trust as a consultant with the responsibility for a strategic review following disappointing results. The role included advise, create & implement a new strategy to deliver an exciting & profitable customer experience for the catering concession operations within Shakespeare's historical venues. Delivering various.

• I spearheaded a team of over 500 catering staff, four regional F&B Managers, and a central support team. I also controlled and led operations of 40 bars and 22 restaurants across the UK and achieved YoY growth for.
• Led refurbishment project 38 Casinos and five new builds within budget of £50M budget.
• Collaborated with third parties, ideated, and contracted Jean Christophe Novelli as a signature brand within the group.
• Turned around £12M deficit by installing new bar areas and introducing new eating concepts as per catering strategy.
• Rolled out EPOS system for credible management reports linked to EDI procurement while adding +£4M to bottom line.
• Increased profitability on YoY basis through detailed strategy ad introduction of category management within bar concepts.

London, England, GB

~ Designed, created and opened the groups first flagship “world of food” retail food court in Birmingham as part of an £11 million investment to compete with the bull ring on time & to budget.~ Operationally managed 6 quick service food stations serving both retail & foodservice solutions with profitable P&L.~ Achieved average weekly turnover of £40k from.

~ Created a new foodservice division from scratch within a very successful retail company~ Recruited & led the sales team with a profitable P&L.~ Budget & P&L responsible delivering in excess of £5 million sales.~ Developed in conjunction with the NPD team new products suitable for foodservice.~ Gained listings for Brakes own label.~ Generated sales.

Chertsey, Surrey, GB

~ Managed the brand development of 405 restaurants across England & Ireland serving 32 million customers a year.~ Created & delivered all operating standards manuals.~ Facilitated successful profit growth whilst in control of GP & Marketing budget within P&L & worked in conjunction with over 25 regional managers facilitating a successful profit.~ Provided.

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, GB

~ Implemented strategy of in house food brands including product development & procurement.~ Managed 2 x Brand managers responsible for both Burger King & KFC.~ Production of specification manuals, audit process & working closely with site colleagues to deliver standards training.

~ Delivered a new American Diner concept within 12 weeks including build, supplier rational, kitchen Fit out & recruitment process. ~ Worked as part of a planning team to design, build & operate a new motorway service area at Annandale water in scotland including, self service restaurant, coffee shop, retail shop & 42 bedroom lodge.

City & Guilds 706/1&2, Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager

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