Craig Michael Bennett
Date of Birth *nd October *971
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An experienced, well grounded professional who leads by example in order to gain respect and meet
targets set of him. Proven ability and confidence to demonstrate management and control. Who is a
strong individual with the desire to inspire those around to achieve the best performance at work.
Have the drive and motivation to succeed, and taking pride in his work and his achievements.
Education
1983-1987 Redstone Secondary School
O level’s in English, Maths, Geography, and History.
CSE in Business Studies and Physical Education.
Training
CPC National and International Road Haulage 1998
HGV class 1-2 (c +ce) 1993
Fork lifts Reach & Counterbalance 1994
Supervisory Management sap system 1994-98
Fire training 1994,96,98,00,03,05,08.
First aid @ work 1997,01,04,07
Induction officer training 1997
Health and safety certificate 1998, 02,04,06,08
Advanced driving course 1999
Cellar management course 2001/04/08/09/11
Food Hygiene 2002-05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 12
BIIAB Certificate for Licensees 2002
DPS Personal license 2005
Training Support Manager 2003-06, 07, 08, 10, 11
BX Palm – Staff details linked to payroll and Human Resources. Viewbase – Budgets and forcasting
with profit and loss. Prism, EPOS, Various Back Office Systems and Front Office Systems, Outlook,
Aztec, APOS and Zonal. Reslynx hotel reservation system.
Attended Employment law course 2007, 08,10
Achievements
Reslynx Hotel Management 2009/10/11/12
Manager of month period 6 & 8 2003 Green King plc
Manager of the Quarter 2003 Green king plc
Now to Wow Customer Care 4x 100%, 3X + 90%
PSN Full business Audit scores 2006 100%, Feb 08 92%, Aug 08 93%.
EHO Bronze award March 2007
EHO Silver award Sept 2008
Certificate of Cask Marquee 2002, 04, 06, 08, 10
Green King branded pub chain menu winner 2002
Green King retail brand winner 2003
Employment History
April 2009 to July 2012 White Hart Hotel, Hampshire.
General Management completing the roles of: Hotel Management, Reservations, FOS, BOS, EPOS
and Reslynx. Updating web pages and Late Rooms.com with vacancies and pricing for rooms. Bar
and Restaurant management including P & L Accounts. Responsible for introducing sports into areas
increasing sales.
DPS Holder
Increased sales overall by 38%
Jan 2007 to Feb 2009 Orchid Pub Company, Spyglass Inn Weymouth, Dorset.
General Manager, DPS Holder, Area stock co- ordinator, cover area managers holidays.
Reached Bottom line profit (EBITDA) 12 weeks after taking over.
Training House for Managers in training.
Contemporary Carvery with table service.
May 2006 to December 2006 Barracuda Pub Company, Phoenix, Ashford
Six month contract to open new site £850k spend.
General Manager, DPS Holder, Area food and sales Co-ordinator.
Six month return £550k.
October 2003 to April 2006 Spirit Group, Black Bull Ripon, Croft Southampton,
Green Man Northampton.
General Manager, DPS Holder and Licensee Hotelier.
Increased food sales by 50% and increased liquor sales 30%, Table service
Naturally progressed from High Street to Fine Dining.
Added sky sports to increase sales, Themed nights, co located with hotel
January 2001 to Oct 2003 Greene King Plc, Heathy Farm Crawley.
General Manager, Licensee.
Appleton’s Fresh Food Dining. Table service
Full management training completed in 8 weeks, whilst running public house under the
guidance of Operations director Scott Wallace.
References:
Tim Reed Operations Director.
William Beasley Director Laverys.
Chris Jones Ops Director Orchid Pub Company.