Reese Sutherland

Results-focused hospitality manager with 15+ years across premium bars, high-volume restaurants, hotels and late-night venues.

Recognised High Potential

Manager with a track record of driving sales, developing teams and improving P&L performance. Proven operator across food-led, nightlife and accommodation environments.

Assistant Bar Manager - Rockwater Hove - Brighton

(2026-05)

Support the management and day-to-day operation of a premium seafront hospitality venue.

• Lead bar team across service, stock control and cellar operations, ensuring consistent delivery in a high-volume coastal venue
• Drive sales performance and labour deployment while supporting rota planning to optimise costs and coverage
• Act as Duty Manager, maintaining compliance, operational standards and exceptional guest experience

Assistant Manager - The Park View - Brighton

(2023-03 - 2026-05)

Played a key role in the leadership of a high-volume gastro-pub.

• Owned key P&L responsibilities including stock control, beer yield initiatives and labour deployment across a busy pub venue
• Led recruitment, onboarding and team development programmes, building a high-performing and engaged team
• Deputised for the General Manager, overseeing all operations, compliance and service standards site-wide

Duty Manager / Supervisor - Screwfix - Brighton

(2022-03 - 2023-03)

Led teams within a fast-paced retail environment with responsibility for recruitment, training, compliance, stock management, warehouse operations and cash handling.

• Supervised daily operations and team performance in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction

Shift Supervisor / Duty Manager - Miller & Carter - Brighton

Led front-of-house operations within a high-volume restaurant and hotel environment.

• Supervised restaurant operations and service standards at a premium steakhouse, with additional hotel accommodation exposure via Innkeeper

Bar Supervisor - Ohso Social - Brighton

Supervised teams within a busy seafront venue operating across daytime food service and late-night trade.

• Maintained bar service standards and supported staff development across varied and high-volume service styles

Bar Supervisor - Revenge - Brighton

Supervised teams within a high-volume LGBTQ+ nightclub environment, ensuring safety, compliance and exceptional customer experience during busy late-night operations.

• Delivered high-energy bar service in a late-night venue, managing stock and team performance under pressure

Bar Team Leader - Rockwater

• Led bar team at Rockwater, driving service quality and team coordination across a premium beachfront venue

Catering Supervisor - Lexington Catering @ Virgin Active

• Supervised catering operations within a corporate leisure environment, ensuring food safety and service standards

Bar Team Leader - Grosvenor Casinos

• Led bar team in a regulated casino environment, maintaining compliance, service excellence and team accountability

Bar Associate - JD Wetherspoon

• Delivered consistent bar service in a high-volume pub environment, building core operational and customer service skills

Barista / Club Lounge Assistant - Virgin Active

• Provided barista and lounge hospitality services to club members, developing front-of-house and customer engagement skills

Bartender / Waiter - Miller & Carter

• Delivered bar and table service in a premium steakhouse, establishing strong foundations in fine-dining hospitality

A-Level - Theatre Studies - Sussex Downs College

BTEC - Philosophy - Sussex Downs College