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Jim Hamilton
A Group Commercial Manager with General Management experience in multi site operations.
Jim Hamilton is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in managing multi-unit restaurant operations and senior management roles in the hospitality and retail sectors.
Known for his expertise in maximizing profits, excellent commercial skills, and strong knowledge of budgets and forecasting, Jim demonstrates a passion for Food and Beverage, consistently striving for service improvements and operational efficiency.
Throughout his career, Jim has excelled in achieving and surpassing budgetary targets, such as reaching £24m revenue and £8.5m profit, leading to accolades like having the best Retail Division in financial metrics and service scores exceeding 93%.
His key strengths include being a Personal Licence Holder, service-oriented, a natural leader, with a background in food service, intermediate Food Hygiene certification, and expertise in staff scheduling and cost control.
Jim's educational background includes a BSc in Sports Studies and Leisure Management from the West London Institute of Higher Education, and he has held significant managerial positions at reputable organizations like Away Resorts Ltd and Center Parcs UK, where he contributed to payroll control tools and created a positive working environment through his leadership and humor.