1. Bahrain family leisure company operates a variety of casual dining restaurants
ranging from home grown concepts to franchise operations. The group also operates
a successful contract catering division and holds interest in cinema and other leisure
businesses. The company currently holds master franchise agreements for the
"Bennigan's" American brand and "Ponderosa Steak House".
BFLC manages its home grown concept of "Cucina Italiana" a high end Italian eatery
bringing a true taste of Italy to the Middle East. Bayti a new casual dining Middle
Eastern concept designed in house by myself and a number of additional concepts
under development. With an expanding portfolio of high profile outlets and a quickly
expanding contract catering business, BFLC intends to expand and reaffirm its
position as one of the strongest casual dining operators in the Middle East.
My role as General Manager is to head the company, developing its current brands
and operations, growing the contract catering division in addition to developing new
concepts
Cucina Italiana was, under my management awarded Time Out Magazines Best
Italian for the Kingdom 2013Best Commended 2014 Timeout Awards and Fact
Magazines Best Italian 2014
Bennigan’s was also awarded best North American by the public under the Citi
Bank Fact Awards 2013.
Bayti contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine Nominated for best newcomer 2014
Timeout Awards
Bahrain Family Leisure Company PLC www.bflc.com.bh
DEC 2012 – NOV 2015GROUP GENERAL MANAGER (EQUIV OPS DIRECTOR)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A senior hospitality executive, having worked up to director level. I have extensive
multi-site experience. I have overseen numerous new openings including strategic
concept development. With considerable executive management experience,
heading up two companies within the Middle East and offering consultancy
services, I am looking for a new senior role to further my food and beverage career
moving to the next challenge.
Over my career I have managed individual units with an annual turnover in excess
of £2 000’000 and have directed multiple units with a combined annual turnover of
£50 000 000. Operating at a senior level I have regularly communicated at the
highest levels of corporate hospitality which includes boards of directors.
Having recently relocated back to the UK, I am currently working on multiple
consultancy projects through my own business but long to move back into an
operational role where my passion lies. I am able to relocate as required and would
consider international or domestic roles
A developed trainer, I have extensive training expertise gained from the many years
teaching, coaching and lecturing within the Catering sector and other related
industries. With wide range project management experience of several national
training initiatives including consulting for new and developing brands.
SENIOR HOSPITALITY EXECUTIVE
DOB:
Current Age:
Marital Status:
Nationality :
07/06/1977
39
Single British
UK
PERSONAL
Microsoft Excel
Advanced proficiency
Microsoft Word
Advanced proficiency
Microsoft Power point
Advanced proficiency
Microsoft Access
Advanced proficiency
Microsoft Outlook
Advanced
COMPUTER
References available on request
www.BFLC.com.bh
www.cucinaitaliana.com.bh
www.bayti.com.bh
www.bennigans.com.bh
Location: Liverpool
Notice period: Immediate
REFERENCES &
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http://www.peterlyons.
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bh.linkedin.com/in/peter
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PeteLyons10
+44 7961 911 785 UK
CONTACT
PETER PHILIP LYONS

2. Operations manager level position covering six concept brands & catering projects
Responsible for the revenue of 20+ casual to fine dining restaurant concepts: Italian, French, Pan Asian
and Lebanese.
With a team of General Managers and area managers an employee base of some 700 hospitality and office
staff. Responsible for brand development, recruitment, sales, audits, health and hygiene and related
operational standards.
Leading the business development team designing new concepts, catering projects and service initiatives.
Successfully developed and launched a full city wide home delivery project for two restaurant brands.
Written and developed training programmes for all brands within the remit of established franchises.
Fully accountable for P&L’s of the complete company estate.
New menu design and engineering.
Overseeing divisional Sales and Marketing strategies.
Bringing on new concepts and franchises for the company such as Burger Fuel
SIG International, Hospitality Division – Qatar / Doha (Middle East) http://alsiddiqiholding.com/
JUL 2010 – DEC 2012OPERATIONS MANAGER
Operating as a managing consultant for the creation of a new brands and brand development.
Implementation, design and development of initial systems, practices and procedures.
Recruitment of initial teams for pre openings.
Training seminars, Training packages and Key note speaker. Purchasing, accounts & product /equipment
procurement.
Development and implementation of health and hygiene practices. Development & Delivery of Service
training.
Supporting the management team through the initial opening.
Consultant work includes –Papa G’s Printworks Manchester, Yee Rah Liverpool One, Huston square
property group & Chaophraya.
The Restaurant Guru Founder & Reach3 Managing Consultant/ Partner
JAN 2009 – PRESENTTHE RESTAURANT GURU FOUNDER & REACH3 MANAGING
CONSULTANT/ PARTNER
New opening in the Liverpool ONE development
Recruitment of team
Local marketing & Press strategy
Training & development of the team
Reason for leaving: Development issues & support structure
Las Iguanas, Liverpool ONE
JUL 2008 – DEC 2008GENERAL MANAGER
Responsible for 5 – 11 units within the south west
Units take ranging from £20K per week to £50K
Responsible for all P&L accounts
Business reviews
Group Marketing
Development of a team of general managers & their teams
Worked on development teams for various projects including new brand menu
Chiquitos South West Region
OCT 2007 – JUL 2008AREA MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PETER PHILIP LYONS

3. Leading a team of 40+ and managers –P&L, HR, Marketing & training
One of the leading units in the brand –take of £2 Million per year. Supporting the area manager in an
auditing capacity
Centre of excellence Since April 2006 training new managers for the national brand.
Developed a new Manager in Training Programme launched across brand
Chiquitos Mexican Grill & Bar, Cheshire Oaks
OCT 2005 – JUL 2008GENERAL MANAGER
Responsible for a team of 6 managers and 120 +staff peak season
Managing the catering operation in a busy theme park boasting 27 units & 100 cover restaurant with 4
bars
Fully responsible for all financial & HR duties Average daily turnover of £35k
Development in conjunction with the foods standards agency of the “Safer food better business” pack now
used for the entire UK
Complete responsibility for development of all training systems and risk assessments
Southport Pleasure land
AUG 2005 – OCT 2005CATERING OPERATIONS MANAGER (FOOD & BEVERAGES MANAGER)
Duties include: Duty Manager shifts – managing a team of 60+
Department head –Alley Catz / F&B/ Amusements/ vending/ parties/bowling/ Special events coordinator
Training and development manager including supporting other units who have training needs..
Input and implementation of marketing strategies
Deputising for General Manager on occasions of absence.
Financial & HR duties include: Cash handling, P&L Accounts, Payroll, Stocks, personnel records and
purchasing.
Megabowl
JAN 2001 – AUG 2005DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER – GENERAL MANAGER
Managing a team of staff 20+ staff. Deputising for the general manager, running key shifts.
Financial duties including, payroll costs, P&L, and cash handling.
Overseeing all Family and child activities including a crèche, teen fitness and social events.
Developed and opened the only pre school within a fitness club in the UK.
Roko fitness- Nottingham – Private fitness club & Spa
JUN 2003 – DEC 2003FAMILY ACTIVITIES MANAGER
Camber Sands is one of the largest Holiday Centres in the group and holds approximately 3600 guests
when full. I am, at present, the youngest Leisure Services Manager in the Pontin’s group.
Key Responsibilities
Manager of three departments including leisure hosts, outdoor activity instructors and lifeguards.
Management of 100 departmental staff.
Management of 15 venues – leisure related swimming pool complex etc.
Facilities including a 33m swimming pool, gym, playgrounds, adventure apparatus, go karts etc
Financial Control of £2 million operational and leisure budget. Fully accountable for all overheads and
spends during financial year.
On site special events coordinator, large scale events such as ministry of sound, BBC radio1 and more.
Pontin’s Holiday Centre, Camber Sands
1999 – 2001LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER RISING TO CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PETER PHILIP LYONS

4. Responsible for the development and delivery of all leisure and entertainment activities at holiday camp.
Moved to Camber Sands to head up leisure services division.
Pontin’s Holiday Centre, Prestatyn Sands
1997 – 1999ACTIVITY OPERATIONS MANAGER
Pro-Performance Shoes
1996 – 1997RETAIL AREA RELIEF MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIPD Training Practices
Food Sciences & Hospitality Management diploma
NVQ Level 5 Hospitality & Leisure Management
Advanced Health & Safety at Work UK National Personal License holder (UK)
Over 40 outdoor pursuits’ instructor/ trainer qualifications.
First aid at work trainer assessor 4 day
Food Hygiene trainer assessor to level 5
Fire Warden trainer
9 GCSE’s
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
PETER PHILIP LYONS