Jai Thompson

Experience

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  M & B

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

  Chef/bar Manager
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  Rodizio rico

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2014

  Bar Manager

  General day to day run of the Bar liaising with restaurant fridays and saturdays 500 covers standardMaintained fluent fast consistent drinks and cocktails Stock ordering and control and stock takesCellar management Cash handling and cashing upOver 2 years raised bar sales to take 40% by training staff cocktails, wines and spirits

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  Bun & Bowl

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

  General Manager

  Business activities:Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.Analysing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.Organising marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes.Preparing reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales.Setting budgets and/or agreeing them with senior management.Planning and coordinating menus.Front-of-house:Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.Managing staff and providing them with feedback.Responding to customer complaints.Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards.Meeting and greeting customers and organising table reservations.Advising customers on menu and wine choice.Recruiting, training and motivating staff.Organising and supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.Housekeeping:Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.Checking stock levels and ordering supplies.Preparing cash drawers and providing petty cash as required.Helping in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate. Show less

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  EMP Hospitality Marketing

  Sept 2014 - now

  Operations Manager

  We deliver Integrated Marketing and PR specialised in Restaurants, Bars & Hotels. A new glowing expert touch to the hospitality sector.

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  BLACKLAB AND LOUNGE

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  General Manager/Heisenberg's assistant

  Black lab cafe and lounge is relaxing and cosy by day – serving a range of healthy nibbles, aromatic coffee and a range of hot drinks and soon to serve some sweet treats.This venue transforms into a vibrant on point cocktail bar by night – serving craft beers, high end spirits, wines and speciality cocktails.We are looking for up and coming artists and graphic designers to create a permanent video installation. For further information, please contact info@black-lab.co.uk

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  Upstairs Downstairs

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Creator and cocktail bartender

  UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS Table service speakeasy/cocktail bar 60/70 covers, intimate, candlelight, crafted cocktails and light snacks , cheese boards and Charcuterie boards locally sourced Due to a minority of residents at Rifle maker, Viceroy and Derwent House apartments and Birmingham City Council listening to these narrow minded people, we unfortunately announce that Sunday 30th April will be the last night at Downstairs Bar. I would personally like to thank all the people who have attended our evenings and I'm totally gutted that the second city of our great nation does not realise the importance of individuality and support such ventures which can propel Birmingham above Manchester, Bristol and Liverpool when it comes to hospitality. With this Council we will certainly live in the dark ages. It's been humbling to see so much support for Upstairs Downstairs, I've personally met some amazing people and I wish that we could carry on. Thanks Andy/Jai Show less

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  Craeft

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Bar manger/duty manager/housekeeping/marketing/socials/waiter

  Welcome to Cræft - pronounced craft but spelt in the Old English way meaning skill or strength of a particular field.The Best of British Craft BeersYour new favourite craft beer and gin bar in BirminghamAs well as our tasty tapas-style British menu, we also have a vast array of high-quality British craft beers, gins, and exciting cocktails for you to try. We house some of the most exciting craft beers in Birmingham and feature new beers periodically, so you can opt for your old favourite or taste something completely new. Our cocktail menu uses Old English fermenting techniques for a unique taste experience. We stock beers from breweries such as Tiny Rebel, Left Handed Giants, Polly Brew, New Bristol Turning Point, and others, as well as a constantly rotating and changing British gin menu.Our Tapas MenuOld English Inspired Best of British FoodFeeling peckish? Our tapas-style dishes use the best of British produce that have been selected, prepared, and preserved in eco-friendly ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Whether you are seeking something tasty for brunch - perhaps featured our locally sourced honey or a fried duck egg - or an assortment of our meaty and vegetarian sharing pots, we have something suitable for every appetite. Book your party in today or simply walk in to experience some professionally prepared British tapas dishes.https://www.craeft.co/ Show less

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  DIABLOPOLLO1972

  Oct 2020 - now

  Self Employed