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William McMahon

Belfast, Belfast

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About William McMahon:

Hospitality Professional

Experience

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August 2018 – 

Present                        General Manager, Standing Stones Lodge, Hannahstown, Belfast

 

  1. I was recruited to open a brand-new hotel
  2. Compiled and implemented a recruitment, selection and training plan for new staff
  3. Responsible for Marketing & Promotion of the new business
  4. Hands on daily management of operations including all aspects of 

financial management

  1. Oversee continuous development of the business including the introduction of a Glamping site and touring caravan site

 

 

 

 

 

June 2014  –

August 2018                 Catering franchisee, Ballymena Golf Club

 

  1. Responsible for providing Hospitality Services
  2. Revitalised the catering operation
  3. Increased turnover
  4. Finalist in two categories of local Business Excellence Awards

 

May 2013 –

June 2014                    Partner and manager in Yew Tree Restaurant, Ballymena

 

  1. Successfully revived a failing restaurant
  2. Introduced substantial wage savings
  3. Reviewed all other overheads to produce savings
  4. Worked with the Chef to introduce a more profitable menu

             

            

 

2012 - 2013                   General Manager, Malone Lodge Hotel & Apartments, Belfast

 

  1. Managed the hotel during its £3.5m renovation
  2. Key player in the design and implementation of a new 

     Sales & Marketing Plan

  1. Compiled a recruitment, selection and training plan for new staff

 

 

 

2010 - 2012                  General Manager, Leighinmohr House Hotel, Ballymena

 

  1. Was recruited to manage the hotel during its administration period
  2. Increased turnover by 50%
  3. Reduced wage costs by 10%
  4. Re-established the hotel as a successful wedding venue

 

 

 

  1. – 2010              Opened and operated my own restaurant in Cushendall, Co Antrim

 

  1. Established a new restaurant
  2. Responsible for Marketing & Promotion of the new business
  3. Hands on daily management of operations including financial management

 

 

 

2001 – 2006                  Returned to the Hospitality Industry as Financial Controller for the 

McLarnon Group of Hotels & Inns

 

  1. Responsible for the financial management of three hotels

 

 

 

1995 – 2001                  Self employed owner of a text book supply business to NI Library Boards

 

1990 – 1995                  Franchise operator of Shell Filling Station & Convenience Store, Lisburn

 

1989 – 1990                  General Manager, Hotel Hermitage, Alped’Huez, French Alps

 

1987 – 1989                  General Manager, Manor House Hotel, Killadeas, Co Fermanagh

 

1985 – 1987                  General Manager of Systemised Catering, Antrim. This was a company which produced frozen meals for the NHS and also provided event catering 

throughout NI

 

1980 – 1985                  Employed by Thistle Hotels as Assistant Manager in Manchester & Luton

 

June 1980                    Graduated from Hollings College, Manchester as a member of the HCIMA

                                    Also passed City & guilds 706/1 & 2 and 707/1 in food preparation and service

Education

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1978 – 1980      Hollings Faculty, Manchester       HCIMA Professional Examinations

1976 – 1978      BIFHE, Belfast                           HCIMA Intermediate Examinations,

                                                                         City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, 707/1

 

2001 -2003        Belfast MetropolitanCollege      Membership Examinations of

                                                                        Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland                  

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