Rik B.

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Hospitality & Tourism General Manager. @ JW Lees Brewery
manchester, manchester, united kingdom
Rik B.'s Location
Bury, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Rik B.

A high caliber & successful General Manager with a diverse & extensive background who is passionate about the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. Prior to starting my now 25yr career I studied for a 3 Year Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Diploma and have since worked in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.I have a range of experience which puts me ahead of many, multi-talented with strong all-round business acumen, ability to develop colleagues & third parties, maintain exceptional customer satisfaction and a fastidious eye for detail and service.Passionate about the Hospitality & Tourism industry and a real advocate for it, I thrive on the challenges of our fast paced and ever changing industry and embrace every new idea and concept comes along. Developing others to join and make a fantastic career for themselves is one of the highlight of working in our industry.I am a keen sportsman and play golf for Greenmount Golf Club, this year I have also been selected as Head of Bar Committee and elected to the clubs council, these are voluntary positions and I am delighted that the clubs members have put their faith in me to help drive the club forward.

Rik B.'s Current Company Details
JW Lees Brewery

Jw Lees Brewery

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Hospitality & Tourism General Manager.
manchester, manchester, united kingdom
Website:
jwlees.co.uk
Employees:
166
Rik B. Work Experience Details
  • Jw Lees Brewery
    General Manager
    Jw Lees Brewery Jan 2023 - Present
    The Red Lion, Hawkshaw, Bury
    The Red Lion is 120 cover village pub with 8 letting bedrooms in the beautiful village of Hawkshaw, Bury. I achieved Record Sales & Profitability in both the 22/23 & 23/24 financial years.
  • Jw Lees Brewery
    Cluster Manager
    Jw Lees Brewery Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
    Bury, Ramsbottom, Samlesbury, Sale & Holmfirth
    Managed The Red Lion whilst also taking on an Area Cluster role looking after 4 other venues, managed them thru the difficult “Covid” period and into re-opening post COVID.
  • Jw Lees Brewery
    General Manager
    Jw Lees Brewery Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
    Duttons, Manchester
    Recruited before the start of the Christmas Markets to ensure that sales were maximised during this key trading period, asked to begin to develop ideas & concepts for a potential re-brand (which has now happened).
  • Glendola Leisure (Holdings) Limited
    General Manager
    Glendola Leisure (Holdings) Limited Apr 2017 - Nov 2018
    Alston Bar & Beef, The Corn Exchange, Manchester
    Tasked with being Project Manager for this new “Flagship” opening of Alston Bar & Beef (a high-end steak restaurant with home-made/foraged Gin)in the Corn Exchange, Manchester.
  • Glendola Leisure (Holdings) Limited
    General Manager
    Glendola Leisure (Holdings) Limited Aug 2012 - Apr 2017
    Waxy O’Connors, The Printworks, Manchester
    Successfully managed a unique Irish Bar concept within The Printworks, Manchester, ensuing brand standards were adhered to and that we were the “go to” Irish Bar in Manchester for locals & visitors.
  • Atmosphere Bars & Clubs Ltd
    General Manager
    Atmosphere Bars & Clubs Ltd Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
    Chicago’S Bar & Restaurant, Wigan
    A “trouble shooting” role in a venue that had potential but lacked cohesive management, thru a change of working habits & attitude with massively improved year on year sales, standards & guest experience.
  • Cavendish Bars Limited
    Area Manager
    Cavendish Bars Limited Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
    Wahoo Bar, Lincoln & The White Bear
    Successfully project managed the opening of Wahoo Bar, Lincoln (a complete refurbishment completed in just 6 weeks) and over saw all aspects of The White Lion in an Area Manager capacity.
  • Regent Inns/Intertain
    General Manager
    Regent Inns/Intertain Sep 2002 - Jun 2010
    Walkabout Bars, North West
    I successfully managed venues in Bolton, Oldham, Wigan, Cheshire Oaks & Manchester, delivering an “Authentic” brand experience in these busy, high volume venues.
  • Country Inns
    General Manager
    Country Inns Sep 2000 - Sep 2002
    The Bull & Butcher, Burnley & Jolly Carters, Bury
    My first employment in the UK saw me manage two village pubs that had recently been purchased by a new owner, I was tasked with giving the venues brand identity and building management teams to ensure the success of both venues.
  • Planet Hollywood International
    Server Trainer & Head Bartender
    Planet Hollywood International Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    I finished my 3yr Diploma and moved to Sydney to continue my journey, I was fortunate to work with some great people (even met my now wife…) at Planet Hollywood where I was employed as a Server, Promoted to Server Trainer as well as Head Bartender.

Rik B. Education Details

  • Southern Alps Hotel & Business School, Timaru, New Zealand
    Southern Alps Hotel & Business School, Timaru, New Zealand
    Passed With Distinction

Frequently Asked Questions about Rik B.

What company does Rik B. work for?

Rik B. works for Jw Lees Brewery

What is Rik B.'s role at the current company?

Rik B.'s current role is Hospitality & Tourism General Manager..

What schools did Rik B. attend?

Rik B. attended Southern Alps Hotel & Business School, Timaru, New Zealand.

Who are Rik B.'s colleagues?

Rik B.'s colleagues are Tracey Darbyshire, Matthew Knight, Mark Piercy, Max Buckley, Hannah Graham, Alex Jones, Chris Bangard.

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