gerri madigan

A versatile, commercially astute Executive/Head Chef & Senior Catering Manager with extensive history across the hospitality industry. Demonstrates a passion for producing quality food and dining, leading to new business growth and profit across a range of venues in public and private sectors. A troubleshooting specialist relied upon to transform underperforming departments, drive sales, increase turnover and deliver substantial cost savings through full lifecycle VIP corporate events; builds key stakeholder confidence across multiple site transformation whilst ensuring the highest customer service excellence. Thinks quickly under pressure; a hands-on and results-driven professional whether orchestrating seamless operations, managing finance, assessing risk, negotiating SLAs or building, coaching and inspiring others to achieve top standards of delivery as a cohesive team. An adaptable, dedicated and diligent leader seeking a new, challenging opportunity to utilise broad industry perspective and knowledge at strategic and operational levels.