Ricardo D. Email & Phone Number

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Brighton, United Kingdom

Hostel Manager – Journeys Hostels Dec 2011 –PresentThis property consists of 102 beds, restaurant and bar. Catering to backpackers, foreign students, short and long term guests that work in the local area, stag and hen groups over the weekend. Revenue through bed sales are mainly generated through major extranet booking companies such as Booking.com, HostelWorld.com and HostelBookers.co.uk along with a few other booking agents and is powered by Alixon IT Solution Gmbh who are the backbone… Show more Hostel Manager – Journeys Hostels Dec 2011 –PresentThis property consists of 102 beds, restaurant and bar. Catering to backpackers, foreign students, short and long term guests that work in the local area, stag and hen groups over the weekend. Revenue through bed sales are mainly generated through major extranet booking companies such as Booking.com, HostelWorld.com and HostelBookers.co.uk along with a few other booking agents and is powered by Alixon IT Solution Gmbh who are the backbone to the booking system Dorm Book which the hostel operates with.Responsibilities : • Staff training and Management• Sales And Marketing• Human Resources• Reception and Customer Service• Public Relations • Purchasing • Maintenance• Health and Safety (risk assessments)• Basis accounts and budgets• Entertainment activities• Quality control audits (Brand Standards) Show less

Kenton

Windsor

Ricardo De Kauwe, General Manager at La Tasca Windsor commented:“We want to reward our fellow local businesses by visiting them with the full La Tasca tapas experience. It’s important to us that our local businesses in Windsor know that they’re always welcome to visit La Tasca for meetings from breakfast to dinner time”“Breakfasts are the latest addition to the menu which means that not only Windsor’s commuters can stop off for a unique breakfast on the way to work, but they… Show more Ricardo De Kauwe, General Manager at La Tasca Windsor commented:“We want to reward our fellow local businesses by visiting them with the full La Tasca tapas experience. It’s important to us that our local businesses in Windsor know that they’re always welcome to visit La Tasca for meetings from breakfast to dinner time”“Breakfasts are the latest addition to the menu which means that not only Windsor’s commuters can stop off for a unique breakfast on the way to work, but they can also hold breakfast meetings in comfortable surroundings away from the grind of the office.”http://www.digitalnewsroom.co.uk/latasca/5pm-heroes/ Show less

Reading, United Kingdom

A prime location site set in the heart of Reading City Centre. As General Manager I am responsible for delivering the set targets and ensuring the business delivers on all P&L lines. Responsible for a team of 10 team members and full management team. Responsibilities: • Being the face of the business.• Delivering the sales targets and a well controlled P&L• Ensuring the team deliver the Brand Standards• Liaising with other restaurants to deliver the promotional… Show more A prime location site set in the heart of Reading City Centre. As General Manager I am responsible for delivering the set targets and ensuring the business delivers on all P&L lines. Responsible for a team of 10 team members and full management team. Responsibilities: • Being the face of the business.• Delivering the sales targets and a well controlled P&L• Ensuring the team deliver the Brand Standards• Liaising with other restaurants to deliver the promotional activity within the area• All aspects of full internal stock taking and financial control• Full control of budgeting on sales and forecasts• Ensuring all wage targets are delivered• Managed various teams (front house, bar, kitchen etc.).• Implementing regular menu changes to Brand Standards• Maintaining less complaints and High Complements ratio Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom.

I joined Bella Italia as an Asst. Manager and was based in Bristol until I was ready to take up the following positions in Leeds Brigade and then In Hatfield Hertfordshire as TIC.At Bella Italia I was Temporary IN Charge at both of these Restaurants and ensuring that both these restaurants perform well on the monthly P&L, until a suitable Store Manager was appointed.Responsibilities: • Being the face of the business.• Delivering store targets • Menu training and… Show more I joined Bella Italia as an Asst. Manager and was based in Bristol until I was ready to take up the following positions in Leeds Brigade and then In Hatfield Hertfordshire as TIC.At Bella Italia I was Temporary IN Charge at both of these Restaurants and ensuring that both these restaurants perform well on the monthly P&L, until a suitable Store Manager was appointed.Responsibilities: • Being the face of the business.• Delivering store targets • Menu training and delivering the menu to brand standards• Liaising with centre management • Achieving Runner Up for Striving for Excellence Award at the Galleria Shopping Centre• P&L management and budget control• Achieving Best score on mystery shopper Show less

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head Prefect Scout Leader Leo Club President (Lions Club Junior) Charity fund raiser