David Maisey

Independent contractor working for Zonal Retail Data Systems training specific clients in the use of the Aztec EPOS system. Have just completed new roll out within The CDG Group training staff and managers within Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge on a new till and finance system. Worked on a nationwide basis. Important to be able to communicate with and 'coach' restaurant managers on systems and procedures required from CDG. A short term contracting position whilst seeking a permanent position.

Managed site at Silverstone Circuit for Snoozebox, the pop up hotel and events company. Site consisted of 160 shipping containers that had been converted to bedrooms capable of sleeping 3 people!! Extremely busy at weekends and during specific events with need to think on ones feet important as the site was a temporary outside site that brought several challenges! Day to day duties include all aspects of catering work and management including supervising staff and shifts and taking responsibility for the running of the hotel and business. Busy events venue due to its proximity to the Silverstone race circuit with recent events including The British Grand Prix and The Silverstone Classic meeting catering for 500+ guests each day. The hotel closed at the end of 2015 and has not reopened as the company is currently attempting to seek a refinancing package to continue trading.

General Manager at the exclusive Monkey Island Hotel, Bray. Fantastic wedding and events venue set on its own private island on The Thames. Recruited, developed and established a new management team on taking over at Monkey Island including key appointments of a Head Chef, Food and Beverage Manager and Business Development Manager. Developed a rooms strategy which grew room sales by over 20% year on year each month, playing an active role in the daily opening and closing of 3rd party websites and setting a rooms sales strategy for midweek, weekend and seasonal periods. Reduced costs in all areas particularly wages, through phasing out all agency staff and recruiting a new service and kitchen team employed directly by the hotel. Hosted numerous VIP events and weddings including the annual Maidenhead Conservative Club dinner with Sir John Major in 2013 and Sebastian Coe in 2014. Grew sales and profit by over 30% each year. Hotel sold to new owners and currently closed for large scale refurbishment.

General Manager of this 41 bedroom Coaching Inn with a busy real ale pub; carvery restaurant and function room. A hands on role managing a team of staff and supervisors in this busy 'locals' coaching inn where I was able to utilise many of the skills I had learnt in more corporate hotels. A return to hotel / hospitality after 2 years out of the industry setting up a family business venture. The Bell Hotel was sold to the previous owners who had a much more hands on role, hence the position of General Manager became redundant.

Operations Manager and General Management roles over a 16 year period. Started with Forte Hotels within Posthouse in Kent before moving on to the more individual Forte Heritage properties managing The Crown in Old Amersham (setting for the film Four Weddings and a Funeral); The Bush Hotel in Farnham, The Thames Lodge Hotel, a corporate 78 bedroom hotel in Staines and the 2 rosette Parkside Hotel near Milton Keynes. Progressed my career initially on the catering side of the business managing bars, restaurants and banqueting operations but latterly developed my rooms and revenue management knowledge. Have managed revenue managers as a direct report but also in smaller units, personally managed the rooms strategy of the business setting rates each day, monitoring competitor rates and implementing strategies to grow RevPar. Forte provided excellent training and development and I am competent in budget writing and sales planning. Have visited key clients as well as organised and hosted sales evenings and Fam Trips, Remained with the company transferring under TUPE as it was sold to Granada and later to Macdonald Hotels and Accor Hotels. Left Mercure Hotels in 2009.