Lucy King

Hospitality professional with six years' experience leading teams and managing front and back-of-house operations across a diverse range of venues and events. Recently relocated to Manchester from Edinburgh, I am a confident and approachable leader, committed to delivering high standards, supporting teams and creating positive experiences for customers and colleagues.

Duty Manager at Pleasance Courtyard (2022-07 – 2026-09)

• Day to day operational oversight of bar and cafe within multiuse venue
• Staff recruitment, training and performance management
• Seasonal menu planning
• Work towards targets including revenue, staff spend, GP% and spend per head

Senior Catering Supervisor at Manchester Metropolitan University (2026-01 – 2026-07)

• Schedule, train and supervise all catering supervisors and assistants
• Uphold strict hygiene and health and safety standards
• Work across multiple outlets overseeing all front of house catering for meetings, conferences and events

Bar Manager at Freemans Event Partners (2025-08 – 2026-08)

• Oversee bar set up and break down operations for stadium events
• Ensure upkeep of licensing standards
• Train bar team members on the job

Bar Supervisor at The Biscuit Factory (2020-07 – 2022-08)

• Assist with overseeing daily bar operations ensuring high standards of customer service
• Contribute to ideas to improve bar operations and revenue
• Bar stock control including wastage and weekly stock take

MA in History – University of Edinburgh (2025)

HNC in Finance – Glasgow City College (2018)