Alasdair Wilson
@alasdairwilson
First-person hospitality operations leader and manager, known for calm communication, staff development, and driving sales.
What I'm looking for
I’m a motivated hospitality operations professional with extensive experience running drink-led venues and leading teams through busy, high-standard day-to-day service. As a General Manager, I built and managed marketing and sales strategy, kept operations aligned with current legislation, and led staff training to maintain service excellence.
Across my roles, I handled scheduling and booking management, function planning, stock ordering and wet/dry control, cellar management, and health & safety compliance—alongside responsibility for finances (cash, credit, bills, wages, and P&L). In one role, I increased whisky sales by 200% within four months, and as Deputy Manager I managed a fast-paced central London site with a team of 20+.
More recently, I also worked remotely in data entry for costs law consultants, accurately entering and accumulating data for bill production for submission by law firms—leveraging my reliability, fast learning, and ability to deliver consistent results in remote settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Entry
Costs Law Consultants
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Entered and accumulated billing data remotely to produce costs bills for submission by law firms to their clients. Maintained accurate, reliable records for bill generation over multiple years.
Deputy Manager
Stonegate/Hippo Inns
Nov 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Deputy managed a high-volume fresh food site in central London, managing 20+ staff and a business doing £60k+ per week. Handled booking management, function planning, staff training, and supported business planning with the GM.
Whisky Bar Manager
The Porterhouse Covent Garden
May 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Managed stocking, ordering, and maintenance of a whisky selection of 300+ bottles and led promotions to drive whisky sales. Increased whisky sales by 200% in the first four months through team training, whisky-led events, and a strong social media presence.
General Manager
The Snooty Fox
Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)
Ran an award-winning CAMRA North London Pub of the Year site in 2019, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading marketing and sales strategy. Kept operations compliant with current legislation and maintained staff training standards.
Assistant General Manager
Metropolitan Pub Co
Jun 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 5 months)
Supervised day-to-day operations of a busy pub, including bar service and a 36-seat fine dining restaurant. Managed pub finances (cash, credit, bills and wages, P&L), led recruitment and training, controlled wet/dry stock and cellar operations, ensured H&S compliance, and coordinated Christmas bookings for 2,000+ guests.
Assistant General Manager
Nicholsons The Cambridge & Williamson Tavern
Jun 2014 - May 2015 (11 months)
Provided regular relief management and managed the day-to-day operation of two busy West End and City pubs. Handled pub finances (cash, credit, bills and wages, P&L), led recruitment and training, scheduled and disciplined staff, and oversaw wet/dry stock and cellar management.
Deputy General Manager
The Red Lion, Westminster
Jul 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 5 months)
Deputy-managed a busy pub in Whitehall, covering main bar, cellar bar, and a 36-seat dining room serving an average of 150–200 covers daily. Managed finances (cash, credit, bills and wages, P&L), led recruitment and training, controlled wet/dry stock and cellar operations, and coordinated private/public events including high-volume days.
Deputy Manager
The Chelsea Potter
Mar 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Managed day-to-day pub operations in Chelsea, ensuring consistent service for demanding customers. Oversaw pub finances (cash, credit, bills and wages), staff recruitment/training/scheduling, wet/dry stock and cellar management, and planned private and public events.
Bar Manager
The King and Keys
Jul 2006 - Mar 2007 (8 months)
Managed a thriving independent City of London bar, delivering a high-quality experience for a demanding customer base. Completed till reconciliations and banking, controlled stock and cellar operations, recruited and trained staff, and coordinated regular events.
Relief Manager
Cavalier Pub Holdings
Oct 2005 - Jul 2006 (9 months)
Provided relief management across multiple pubs and bars nationwide during holiday absences, tenancy changes, and other disruptions. Oversaw premises finances and staffing to maintain consistent performance and improve sales during transitions.
Waiter/Sommelier
The Seafood Restaurant, St Andrews
May 2005 - Oct 2005 (5 months)
Provided all aspects of waitering in a fine dining environment, delivering service that met silver service standards. Focused on professional presentation and exceeding customer service expectations.
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