Will Dore-Dennis

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Experienced operations manager across a range of businesses from mature operations in need of a refresh to startups building systems and ways of working from the ground. @ Little Fish
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Clanfield, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Experience venue General Manager having been involved in the late night industry for over nearly 20 years. Over these years i've been involved in the all aspects of the industry and a range of units from small pubs up to 3500 capacity nightclubs and gig venues. I have been involved in the opening and development of new venues and along with this the building of trade year on year in live music, late night and corporate sectors. I'm a strong leader and have experience of recruiting and building teams from scratch and enabling junior managers to grow and take control of there own departments and going on to having there own venues both within the organisation and at other operators.I take on the problem venues turning around numerous units with a full review of the business to rebuild a viable operation where people have failed allowing them to continue operating successfully. Fully involved in the management of budgets and the process of forecasting trade over 12 month periods using experience and historical data to predict turnover and profit. Day to day control of the venue including security, HR, finance, Health and safety, fire risk assessment and diary management.I currently take on freelance roles conducting business reviews and offering support and experience / contacts to help your venue hit its maximum potential!

Will Dore-Dennis's Current Company Details
Little Fish

Little Fish

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Experienced operations manager across a range of businesses from mature operations in need of a refresh to startups building systems and ways of working from the ground.
Will Dore-Dennis Work Experience Details
  • Little Fish
    Operations Manager
    Little Fish Mar 2023 - Present
    Liphook, England, United Kingdom
    As we complete the second round of fund raising the operations team is expanding with me taking the lead on this side of the business working directly with the founders and board to grow and drive the company, from logistic, marketing, recruitment and everything else that goes in to pushing us forward!
  • Little Fish
    Operations
    Little Fish Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
    Liphook, England, United Kingdom
    Little Fish is a startup business born out of the lockdowns when a demand for restaurant standard pan asian food was realised in Hampshire and Surrey. Starting with the Chef Neil Witney, a Michelin trained chef working from his house round one Equity funding was secured and the Little Fish was formed.Operating from a state of the art kitchen the model of production and supply through a network of partner provide pickup locations using either their own refrigeration or in branded… Show more Little Fish is a startup business born out of the lockdowns when a demand for restaurant standard pan asian food was realised in Hampshire and Surrey. Starting with the Chef Neil Witney, a Michelin trained chef working from his house round one Equity funding was secured and the Little Fish was formed.Operating from a state of the art kitchen the model of production and supply through a network of partner provide pickup locations using either their own refrigeration or in branded customer facing fridges supplied by us.As a startup we are building systems from the ground up working with a range of suppliers and industries to develop the technology and packaging required to grow. Show less
  • Gun Street Gardens / Gtb Leisure
    General Manager
    Gun Street Gardens / Gtb Leisure Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
    Reading, England, United Kingdom
    Managing day to day Gun Street Gardens nightclub a small bottle to table night club in reading with 2 rooms and a roof terrace along with overseeing operations of our new Camberley nightclub and bar - Location
  • Stonegate Pub Company Limited
    General Manager
    Stonegate Pub Company Limited Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
    Fleet, England, United Kingdom
    Re opening a nightclub following closure due to the pandemic. As a site that was brought in to the company a lot of work around operations, standards and compliance has had to be completed. With 14 VIP booths and located in an affluent area VIP sales is a huge party of the business which has required developing and implementing to allow us to achieve maximum sales, with sph around £25 we are hitting our targets with future growth opportunities already identified.
  • The Deltic Group
    General Manager
    The Deltic Group Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    General manager of the UKs biggest capacity nightclub (3500). The last remain Oceana in the country the venue consists of 6 spaces with a total of 8 bars. The venue being ten years old had seen a few years of decline. After a tough 6 months the club was back on track with a new management structure and operating plan agreed with the police. The club returned to a positive trend which resulted in a return to profitability and smashing targets in year one. Full responsibility of the operation and… Show more General manager of the UKs biggest capacity nightclub (3500). The last remain Oceana in the country the venue consists of 6 spaces with a total of 8 bars. The venue being ten years old had seen a few years of decline. After a tough 6 months the club was back on track with a new management structure and operating plan agreed with the police. The club returned to a positive trend which resulted in a return to profitability and smashing targets in year one. Full responsibility of the operation and development of business, working with a team of 9 full time staff - 2 Deputy managers, 2 Assistant managers, Vip Sales, Sales and events, production manager, maintenance and Head Host plus over 80+ part time staff along with external contractors. Growth came from a focus on standards to drive SPH and GP% along with a change in promotion strategy layered with a review of door pricing and offers to realign the income streams.Extra revenue streams were enhanced with a focus on prebooked and private hires with both departments increasing there returns along with positive feedback from guests to allow us to grow loyalty and returning clients. Show less
  • Academy Music Group
    General Manager - O2 Academy Bournemouth
    Academy Music Group Jan 2014 - Nov 2018
    Taking on a growing venue within a difficult territory with the sole target of delivering year on year growth whilst continuing the cost control put in place by the previous GM which had returned the venue to profitability.Bournemouth academy is a beautiful grade 2 listed 1800 capacity venue set on a secondary high street location. Being over a 100 years old and listed the building comes with it's own on going challenges.The location of the venue makes it a destination venue… Show more Taking on a growing venue within a difficult territory with the sole target of delivering year on year growth whilst continuing the cost control put in place by the previous GM which had returned the venue to profitability.Bournemouth academy is a beautiful grade 2 listed 1800 capacity venue set on a secondary high street location. Being over a 100 years old and listed the building comes with it's own on going challenges.The location of the venue makes it a destination venue with no passing trade, the location is part of a business improvement district of which we are heavily involved. Show less
  • Academy Music Group
    General Manager - O2 Academy Leicester
    Academy Music Group Sep 2010 - Jan 2014
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Overall management of the venue with full commercial control to develop this brand new venue and move the business forward into relevant markets. Day to day running of the back office along with control of all production and logistics in the run up to and on show days whilst ensuring all relevant legal duties are met.
  • Academy Music Group
    Assistant General Manager - O2 Academy Oxford/Carling Academy Oxford
    Academy Music Group Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Acting as assistant to the general manager control of the venues club trade development and exploring new ventures whilst taking charge of H&S, reporting and staff development. In the GMs absence taking full control of the venue and acting as main contact between the venue and Head Office whilst running the venue on a day to day basis.During my time at the venue I was involved in the transition from the sponsorship of Carling to the partnership with O2 and the constraints and… Show more Acting as assistant to the general manager control of the venues club trade development and exploring new ventures whilst taking charge of H&S, reporting and staff development. In the GMs absence taking full control of the venue and acting as main contact between the venue and Head Office whilst running the venue on a day to day basis.During my time at the venue I was involved in the transition from the sponsorship of Carling to the partnership with O2 and the constraints and requirements that were required at venue level to fulfil the agreement. Show less
  • The Old Firestation
    Assistant Manager
    The Old Firestation 2007 - 2008
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    Staffing and day to day ops management. Introduced new training and recruitment procedures including reporting actual event results straight after events to develop forecasting models.
  • P&O Cruises
    Dj
    P&O Cruises Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Providing Dj services across the 5* cruise ship Oceana in both the med and carribean
  • Uwesu
    Event Manager
    Uwesu Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Oversaw the redevelopment of the new venue from a sound and lighting view point.Talent booking for both the venue and one off events including freshers and Christmas balls. Liaising with external bodies on delivering these events on time and budget.
  • Jd Wetherspoon
    Shift Manager
    Jd Wetherspoon Mar 2003 - Sep 2004
    Chichester
    Overseeing the unit during shifts including staffing, cash and stock control. Units worked in varied between wet led and food led.

Will Dore-Dennis Skills

Live Events Event Management Event Planning Music Concerts Entertainment Management Corporate Events Festivals Music Industry Venue Management Time Management Hospitality Sponsorship Live Sound Dj Social Media Marketing Social Media Social Networking Marketing Training Public Relations Entertainment Industry Tour Management Talent Booking Advertising Concert Production Budgets Recruiting Parties Production Managment Team Building Online Marketing Venue Customer Service Microsoft Office Marketing Strategy Leadership Sales Team Leadership Teamwork

Will Dore-Dennis Education Details

  • The University Of Glamorgan
    The University Of Glamorgan
    Information Systems
  • St Cyres
    St Cyres

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