Madison Walsh
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Bar Manager with extensive international hospitality experience, specializing in venue operations and staff development. Proven ability to multitask effectively while managing performance and enhancing team productivity. Innovative leader focused on achieving operational success through collaboration and independent initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bar Manager
Beefbar
Dubai
09.2025 - Current
- Redesigned and elevated entire beverage programme, introducing a refined cocktail menu, optimised bar and station layouts, and structured training frameworks. These enhancements improved workflow efficiency and guest experience, ultimately reducing average ticket times by 50%.
- Upgraded and restructured POS system to highlight premium categories and streamline upsell pathways, delivering 42% increase in premium item sales month-on-month and year-on-year.
- Maintained exceptional cost discipline, consistently achieving ±0.5% stock variance, ensuring accurate forecasting, precise reporting, and minimal operational loss.
- Developed and secured strategic beverage and wine partnerships, strengthening profitability through negotiated support, favourable pricing, and elevated product quality aligned with luxury brand expectations.
F&B Manager
ZITYA Ibiza
Ibiza
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and strict adherence to brand standards across all departments.
- Managed budgets, controlled costs, and implemented strategies to reduce overall costs by 15-20% compared to previous years, whilst increasing revenue.
- Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence.
- Monitored and optimised inventory, purchasing, and supplier relationships to improve efficiency whilst keep wastage cost under 2%.
- Directed all accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting, while enforcing cost controls to protect profitability.
- Surpassed contractual expectations with brands including Mijenta Tequila, Giffard, and OTC, hosting and collaborating on high-profile bar takeovers that enhanced industry reputation and boosted social media presence, averaging 900k-1M views per month.
Bar Supervisor
CLAP Dubai
Dubai
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Led bar operations in a 1000+ cocktails-per-night, high-standard venue, consistently delivering exceptional service.
- Trained and mentored bar staff to elevate cocktail quality, service consistency, and product knowledge.
- Implemented efficient stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
- Coordinated closely with kitchen and floor teams to maintain seamless service flow during high-profile events and late-night trade.
- Assisted in adapting beverage programme to market needs, creating new ideas to increase efficiency and profitability.
Bar Manager
Beat London
London
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and restructured bar operations, introducing streamlined workflows to improve speed of service and reduce labour costs by 17% within 3 months, whilst maintaining efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers and optimised purchasing to secure better pricing and minimise unnecessary expenditure.
- Implemented tighter stock control procedures to reduce wastage, prevent loss, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Trained staff on cost-conscious practices and efficient service techniques, aligning team with profitability goals.
Assistant Bar Manager
Opa Dubai
Dubai
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported Bar Manager in daily operations, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality drinks and exceptional guest service.
- Supervised and coached bar staff to uphold brand standards in presentation, product quality, and hospitality.
- Assisted with daily and EOM stock management, ordering, and supplier coordination to maintain availability of products.
Bar Manager
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
Bath
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Progressed from Bartender to Bar Manager, leading 25-person team across two high-volume bars.
- Oversaw staffing, training, stock control, and supplier negotiations, driving efficient operations.
- Maintained premium service standards and guest experience during peak periods and frequent private events.
Education
Wellsway School
Bath, UK /2007 - /2012
Skills
- Communication
- Financial Management
- Staff Training
- Inventory Control
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Menu & Brand Development
Certification
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Accomplishments
International bar takeover events:
- Employees Only, New York (Mijenta Tequila)
- Licoreira Limantour, Mexico City (Mijenta Tequila)
- Pension Mimosas, Madrid (OTC Group)
- Mas Amor, Palma de Mallorca
- Ginbo, Palma de Mallorca (Mijenta Tequila)
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
References
- Natalia, Munoz, General Manager, nataliamb1993@gmail.com, +971 585904134, Zitya Ibiza
- Lillian, Saussat, Beverage Manager, lilian.saussat@claprestaurant.com, +971 563496083, Clap Dubai
- Hugo, Brunsdon, Assistant Manager, hugobrunsdon2015@gmail.com, +44 7399464609, BEAT London
Timeline
Bar Manager
Beefbar
09.2025 - Current
Bar Supervisor
CLAP Dubai
10.2024 - 04.2025
Bar Manager
Beat London
10.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Bar Manager
Opa Dubai
10.2022 - 03.2023
F&B Manager
ZITYA Ibiza
06.2022 - 09.2025
Bar Manager
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
09.2018 - 06.2022
Wellsway School
/2007 - /2012