Ben Ellis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bar Manager / Steward - Crossgates & District Recreation Hall Ltd

  • Education

    • Jacob Kramer Art College, Leeds

      1989 - 1990
      Btec 1st Diploma in Art & Design GCSE's

      Work Experience in a Leeds based graphic design company.

    • John Smeaton Community High School

      1986 - 1989
      7 GCSE's
  • Experience

    • Tesco PLC

      Apr 1989 - Nov 2002

      Leading all aspects of service and replenishment across each department I did a placement as a Dept Manager. Supporting the Store and deputy Managers I Duty managed the shop as well as running my own departments.

      • Checkouts Manager

        Oct 2001 - Nov 2002
      • Fresh Foods Manager

        Feb 1998 - Oct 2001
      • Checkouts Manager

        Jul 1996 - Feb 1998
      • Management Trainee

        Jan 1995 - Jul 1996
      • Grocery Controller

        Jun 1992 - Jan 1995
      • Grocery Supervisor

        Oct 1990 - Jun 1992
      • Grocery Assistant

        Apr 1989 - Oct 1990
    • Tesco PLC

      Nov 2003 - Apr 2015

      Focus of the role has been the successful delivery and execution of programmes to develop the customer service and sales performance of my department and the store. Building the capability of the team, motivating colleagues to embrace change and drive the store forward transforming our level of standards, quality and service.

      • Grocery Duty Manager

        Jan 2008 - Apr 2015
      • Ideal Schedules Manager

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Twilight Manager

        Aug 2008 - Aug 2011
      • Nights Manager

        Aug 2007 - Aug 2008
      • Replenishment Manager

        Nov 2003 - Aug 2007
    • Compass Group

      Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
      Costcutter Retail Store Manager

      Running a busy costcutter store and large vending area on a large Army Foundation College at Harrogate. Responsible for 20 staff across both areas ensuring all staff members are up to date with relevant training and providing the best possible customer service. A challenging environment due to the nature of the Army base being a foundation college serving 1400 junior soldiers all under the age of 18. In 7 months I have lead the team to deliver the best possible customer service and embedded routines and standards across the shop which in turn has increased turnover and improved all financial KPI’s with particular focus on gross turnover, waste, shrink and gross profit. Show less

    • APCOA Parking (UK) Ltd

      Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
      Contract Manager - Park2Travel

      Managing the contract for Park2Travel at Leeds and Bradford International Airport, we offer 3 services to customers of the airport, indoor park and ride, outdoor park and ride and a meet and greet option. Based at Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate under half a mile from the airport we are the nearest off airport operator and the only operator to offer inddor parking.

    • Mitchells & Butlers PLC

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      • Pub Manager

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      • Assistant Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Crossgates & District Recreation Hall Ltd

      Jul 2019 - now
      Bar Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • City and Guilds accredited training as a Tesco assessor for retail

    • Level 2 food safety & hygiene

      Tesco PLC
      Jan 2008
    • Silver & Gold Level food safety and hygiene

      Tesco PLC
      Jan 2012
    • Training Skills level 1

      Tesco PLC
      Jan 1997
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Youth Worker

      Issued by Manston Youth Club on Sept 1986
      Manston Youth ClubAssociated with Ben Ellis