ALMR unveils the finalists in its 2017 Operations Managers Awards

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has announced the finalists for its Operations Managers Awards 2017. The awards recognise the development of the best operations managers within the UK’s hospitality industry.

Andrew Thompson, mentor judge and former operations director for Punch said: “It continues to impress all of the judges how today’s operations managers evolve to support and develop both managed and leased businesses.

"They have an ever-growing role within these businesses and the very best make a significant impact on each outlet within their area and are a credit to the companies they represent.”

Founder of the awards Nick Bish added: “We have always believed that operations managers are the linchpin of modern, thriving multi-site retailing and the Ops Awards programme recognises, celebrates and develops the best individuals in the sector.

“In addition, what delights us is how the awards have evolved beyond the ‘traditional’ pub sector and is now the benchmark for very many companies that are leaders in the casual-dining sector and beyond.”

 

The finalists are:

Leased or franchised business operators:

Billy Guthrie, Greene King

Craig Nevins, Star Pubs & Bars

Simon Thornton, Fuller's

Phil McWilliam, Star Pubs & Bars

Salle Wroblewski, Ei Group Plc

Stephen Birkett, Admiral Taverns

Yvonne Fraser, Greene King

 

Casual dining and managed operators sector:

Adam Sykes, Fuller's

Alan Campbell, Nicholson's Pubs, Mitchells & Butlers

Alan Kay, JD Wetherspoon

Dave Harrison, Deltic Group

Emma Deabill, Yo! Sushi

David Jenkins, JD Wetherspoon

Leane Patching, New World Trading Co

Richard Bond, JD Wetherspoon

Samantha Smith, Living Ventures

Tim Sparrow, Be At One

Trevor Peach, TGI Fridays

 

Winners will be decided and announced at a stand-alone evening ceremony at the London’s Pullman Hotel on Monday 6 November. For more information email: opsawards@redbeetle.co.uk.