Alexander Ure

An experienced wine store and public house manager with over 15 years’ experience in the licensing trade. I have a proven track record of excellence in my field, having achieved numerous industry awards though CAMRA, and other national directives.

BAR & CELLAR manager at THE GRUMPY MOLE (2021-05 – Present)

• Organized, received and recorded weekly drinks deliveries from local breweries, drinks warehouse and wine specialists..
• Performed regular upkeep and maintenance of all bar and cellar equipment.
• Supervised staff and ran the bar/restaurant alongside the FOH and Kitchen Managers on a full-time basis.
• Organized and held multiple special events, such as wedding parties and wakes throughout each year.

GENERAL MANAGER at the hope (2016-03 – 2020-09)

Alongside the Staff Manager and DPS I ran a team of approximately 15 junior bar staff and 5 senior staff, including regular senior staff forums, management meetings and attendance of regular shareholder and directors meetings.

• On a weekly basis I organized company invoices, stock control and paid all staff through the PAYE payroll system.
• Oganized and promoted monthly real ale and cider festivals throughout each year, numerous tap takeovers with high profile national craft breweries and cider companies, whisky and wine-tastings and meet-the-brewer evenings.
• As part of management team, recipient of 8 nationally recognized CAMRA awards, including London Pub of the Year (POTY), three times under my management.

SENIOR STAFF at the hope (2014-04 – 2016-03)

general manager at COACH & horses (2010-01 – 2012-03)

• Organized and collected weekly dray deliveries from local brewery yard and parent company wine and spirits supplier.
• Maintained updated knowledge of all menu items, specials, spirits brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections.
• Organized weekly live music events and themed cider tasting evenings.

Store manager at First quench retailing (2007-07 – 2009-10)

Private franchise store owner and manager of Threshers Wine Store 1710.

• Organized and held numerous public in-store wine tastings and other community-based events. Sold and promoted a regular turnover of wines and spirits.
• Held promotional events for local wineries including Denbies, Chapel Down and Court Garden.
• Organized company accounts and staff payroll on a weekly basis. Distributed in-store POS based on company promotions.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – wine & spirits education trust (2008 – 2008)

Award in Franchise Store Retail Management in franchise store retail management – first quench retailing (2007 – 2007)

ADVANCED LEVEL in English Language & Literature (A); Film & Media Studies (A) – MERTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE (1999 – 1999)