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David Neal
860 Old Lode Lane
Solihull
West midlands
B92 8NQ
07958744853
david_nealuk@hotmail.com
Personal statement
In the past 29 years I have had the opportunity to experience a vast amount of catering environments, including hotels,
leisure centres, conference centres, restaurant, commercial and welfare catering.
During my time with Birmingham city council I have further developed my skills in management. This has included
responsibility for the organisation and planning of weddings, celebration, theme evening,. Royal visits, events for the
local MPs
This has include Meeting with clients to discuss the plans and draw up full inventory for their event
During my time at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall I have been responsible for the organisation and smooth operation of the
venue all bars and the catering, which required me to meet the demands of a wide activity programme.
Including .Refurbishment programs, brochures, new menus, wine list, the ordering and receipt of provisions and goods,
setting up contracts with supplier’s following departmental guidelines.
Key Skills
 Excellent customer service skills
 Strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate a successful team
 Work well with in a team
 Expert knowledge of the catering industry
 Experienced in office software
 Fully qualified First Aider
 Hold a personal liquor licence
Employment History
General Manager, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
(December 2009 to 31October 16)
Key results and responsibilities:
 To control all aspects of the building
 Manage the day to operation
 To look after all bars & Catering max 500
 To act as a premises supervisor
 To work with external groups
 To organize wedding, conferences & functions
 Budget control
 Costing of function & Menus
 Staff training
 Recruitment of staff
 Advertising & promotion of the venue

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 Health & Safety
 staff PDRs
 KPI
Deputy Centre Manager, (Food & Beverage Manager)
Birmingham City Council, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
(January 2000– December 2009)
Key results and responsibilities:
 To look after all bars & Catering max 500
 Booking staff for events
 To act as a premises supervisor
 To organize wedding, conferences & functions
 Budget control
 Menu planning
 Costing of function & Menus
 Health & Safety
 Training staff & PDR
Banqueting Officer Birmingham City Council,
Banquet Suite Birmingham Council House
(January 1999– January 2000)
Key results:
 To look after all functions within the council house
 Work with local councillors on events
 Book staff for functions
 Supervise staff
 Health & safety
Food & Beverage Manger Birmingham city council
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
(1997-1999)
 To run all bars & catering
 Recurrent & training staff
 Menu planning & costing
 Supervise staff
 Meeting clients to arrange there event

Catering & Domestic manger Avoncroft ConferenceCentre
(June 1992-october1997)
 Look after all catering & bars with in the conference centre
 To look after all domestic side of the operation
 Budgets & costing
 Health & Safety
 Staff training
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Owner Rocking Horse Restaurant Cornwall
(1988 - June 1992)
 All aspect of running a business
 Menu planning & costing
 Hiring & training staff
 P A Y E & Vat
 Health & safety
Education
College Birmingham College of Food & Domestic Arts
(September 1973 – June 1975)
City in Guilds:
706/1
706/2
707/1
707/2
Other
National licence certificate
Basic food hygiene
Intermediate food hygiene certificate
HCBT Staff trainer
Personal licence
First aid at work
References
Steve Hollingsworth
Assistant Director Sports park events
E-mail steve.hollingswoth@birmingham.gov.uk
Phone
Mark Byrne
Leisure Project& Client manager
Alexander Stadium
Walsall Road
Perry Bar
Birmingham
B42 2LR
E-mail mark.byrne@birmingham.gov.uk
Phone 0121 464 0380
Ex Line manager
Gary Ladbroke
07793 205 083