Will Gatehouse

A second year BA in Business and Management student at Oxford Brookes University who is looking for a placement for my third year at university. I achieved a high 2:1 in my first year and am on track to bump that up to a first my the end of my second year.


I have gained valuable experience and skills as a Student Brand Ambassador at Jägermeister UK, where I work with a team of peers to promote the brand on campus and online, organise events and campaigns, and generate feedback and insights. Previously, I also worked as a Sales Consultant at Box Steam Brewery and a Front of House at Bathwick Boatman Restaurant, where I developed my people management, account management, and customer service skills.

Oxford Brookes Brand Ambassador, Jägermeister                                               Sept 2023-Present        

• Product placement and sampling at key student social events, this has really given me a sense of brand awareness which makes sure that I’m always aligned with the brands goals.
• Creating brand specific social media content weekly, reaching up to 1,850 accounts per post.

Shift Manager, The Bathwick Boatman                                                              Nov 2021 – Present       

50 cover up-market family run restaurant, Rated number 11 on Trip Advisor in Bath.        

• Always happy to adapt to multiple roles during overflow periods, such as prep chef and KP.
• Was in charge of the front of house for 1-2 weeks when the owner/manager went on holiday.
• Trained 3 new employees to an assistant manager position including skills such as communication with the kitchen, customer interaction, and using payment devices.
• Effectively communicated between front of house and back of house throughout the day.

Telesales Executive, Box Steam Brewery                                                            May 2021 – Nov 2021   

Independent Brewer

• Maintaining around 200 pub accounts during my time 
• Had to plan my day around 40 calls, on-trade visits, and packaging home deliveries, which taught me vital time management skills.
• Learnt vital marketing skils when launching new “monthly showcase” beers.
• Involved in managing social media including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as well as being responsible for promoting the brand at events and festivals.

Food and Beverage Waiter, The Bathwick Boatman                                           Nov 2020 – Oct 2021     

50 cover Up-Market Restaurant, Rated number 11 on Trip Advisor in Bath           

• Worked to support the staff team to ensure the highest level of service.
• A friendly and confident approach to dealing with customers.
• Progressed quickly to be promoted to managerial position.

Front of House, Strawberry Fields Catering                                                                                    July 2019 – Mar 2020    

• Dealt with high end events of 80 – 120 guests.

Roles included greeting, waiting tables, bar-tendering and closing at the end of the event.

Currently Studying Business and Management at Oxford Brookes University