David Byrne

Experience

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  Dublin airport Terminal 1

  Mar 1997 - Jun 2002

  Head Chef

  Responsible for the daily management and results of the Kitchen areas, financial and quality-wise, in conjunction with Operations Manager. Insured that all operational procedures were carried out in accordance with company standards / policies and EHO (Environmental Health Officer) requirements. Liaised with Purchasing Manager in selection of products and Suppliers. Managing a team of 40 - 50 including Sous Chef, Chefs, Bakers, and Commis Chefs and catering assistances. Responsible for the cost efficiency and staff flexibility to reduce costs to business needs in a unionised operation. Achieved Gross Profit target by ensuring Stock control, ordering, proper stock rotation, recipe and menu building met the required targets. Ensured Health and Food Safety in all production areas were met. Show less

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  SSP Ireland

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2012

  Multi Unit Manager

  Managed seven Coffee Shops and Free flow restaurants

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  Sodexo Ireland

  Apr 2013 - now

  • Managing budgets (sales, salaries, gross profit) by pro-actively managing stock discrepancies and over heads. • Insure excellent relations with the client by operating to a high standard.• Full implementation and management of Cash and Security Procedures, to company policies• Ensure all company procedures are followed and manage poor performance through the company disciplinary process. (E.g. absences & punctuality)• Ensuring compliance of third party audits.• Recruitment, Training, Appraisals and development of all team members. Show less

  • Group Site Manager

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Business Manager

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2016