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Luke Hunter-Powell

Luke Hunter-Powell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager - Brewed by Hand and Best Coffee Guide

  • Education

    • Queen's University Belfast

      2008 - 2011
      Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Philosophy 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Head of Queens Photography Society (2009-2010) Head of Queens Philosophy Society (2010-2011) Treasurer of Queens International Students Society (2009-2011) Active Queens International Students Society member (2009-2011) Active QUB RAG member (2008-2011) Gained amazing insight into critical path analysis and the uses of epistemological theory to practical application.Exceptional experience into entrepreneurial action in the realms of both personal and professional life throughout university career within various societies and full time employment.

  • Experience

    • Cafe Krem

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2013
      Manager

      Management of 6 widely varied sites throughout Belfast including peak University coffee shop experience to large scale hospitality activities.Throughout my university career I was afforded the opportunity to experience, hands on, the development of new and expanding coffee perceptions and to train a large number of employees.

    • Belfast Brew Bar

      Sept 2012 - Mar 2013
      Manager

      Pop-up Cafe to interact with emerging coffee markets and brewing techniques in a metropolitan city centre.Amazing interactions with coffee professionals and time to develop my knowledge of coffee and the surrounding culture as well as hands on development of a business.

    • Beyond the Bean Ltd

      Sept 2014 - Jan 2017
      Account Manager

      Development of new business and interacting with a hugely diverse customer base to achieve a range of goals.

    • Bewley's Tea and Coffee UK Limited

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

      Helping foodservice customers fully realise their potential within the coffee market.

      • National Account Manager

        Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Account Manager

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

    • Sage Appliances

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2022

      Helping people throughout EMEA achieve speciality third wave coffee at home. Helping home users experience exceptional coffee and tea everyday.

      • Manager - Speciality Coffee EMEA

        Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Head Of Coffee - EMEA

        Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

      • UK Business Development Manager

        Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

    • Brewed by Hand & Partners

      Dec 2022 - now

      • Managing Director

        Feb 2025 - now

      • General Manager

        Dec 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering

      CPD

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Luke Hunter-Powell
      Irish Barista Championship Finalist SCAE Nov 2011 7th place in the Irish Barista Championship 2011
    • Awarded to Luke Hunter-Powell
      Irish Barista Championship Finalist SCAE Apr 2010 4th Place in the Irish Barista Championship 2010
    • Awarded to Luke Hunter-Powell
      United Kingdom Barista Championship Entrant SCAE Nov 2008 Entered the UKBC Northern Irish Heat.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mountaineer

      Issued by Childreach International on Jul 2011
      Childreach InternationalAssociated with Luke Hunter-Powell