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director of operations

About

Experienced Director of Operations with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Food & Beverage, Business Planning, Customer Service, Wine, and Retail. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) focused in Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management from University of Portsmouth.

Country

united kingdom

City

london

Industry

food production

Skill

food, restaurants, management, training, profit, retail, hospitality, team building, food and beverage, customer service, recruiting, menu development, business planning, restaurant management, wine, hospitality industry

Experience

director of operations

pod food

2013-10 - 2014-5 · 8 mos

operations director

tossed

2010-11 - 2013-10 · 3 yrs

chief operating officer

that's vapore uk

2015-1 - 2016-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

director of operations

made in italy group ltd

2017-4 - 2017-6 · 3 mos

head of uk operations

migeca s.p.a.

2014-6 - 2014-12 · 7 mos

head of operations

pret a manger

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

operations manager

pret a manger

2001-1 - 2005-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

owner

fra noi

2008-11 - 2010-9 · 1 yr 11 mos

Owner of the only Michelin recommended authentic Italian Restaurant in Hampshire 2010. Opening of own business which involved business planning, project management of design and refurbishment, suppliers and contractor selection. Staff recruitment and training. Food menu, wine and drink selection and website design. Advertising and promotional activities. Business management and administration plus all other aspects of the daily running of the restaurant.