Alex Young

Different Kind Cirencester | First Class Agriculture Graduate

United Kingdom

About

Storyteller at Different Kind, a social enterprise revolutionising the high street and creating a dialogue between small producers and big corporations. We are ethical as hell - showcasing luxury products which create social value, dignity, empowerment and skills. Experienced in speciality food and drink across hospitality, service and retail: recruiting and training staff, managing stock and operating sites. Reputation for building meaningful customer relationships, increasing sales and creating impact. BSc Agriculture from the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester (First Class Honours).

Experience

  • Operations Manager at Different Kind
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Developing the first bricks and mortar shop in Cirencester. Leading operational improvements in fulfilment, stock management and e-commerce, contributing to 100% YoY growth from Q1 & Q2 2025 in Q1 & Q2 2026. Developing our impact framework and building incredible relationships with our partner social businesses.

  • Vice-President - Learning at Royal Agricultural University Students' Union
    Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 · 6 mos

    RAUSU Director and Charity Trustee. Assisted the President to deliver a full calendar of student events, represent the student voice on campus and provide constructive feedback to University senior management - resulted in tangible improvements to the student experience.

  • Hop Kettle Brewery (England, United Kingdom)
    • Supervisor
      Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 · 7 mos

      Key holder with duties including cellar management, training new staff, and leading shifts.

    • Bartender
      Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

      Created a warm atmosphere, serving craft beer and independent spirits. Worked with management to develop new cocktails and improve social media.

    • Brewery Assistant
      Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 · 5 mos

      Assisted a small team of brewers with end-to-end production including brewing, cleaning, and packaging (keg, cask and bottle).

  • Barista at Waterstones
    Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr

    Produced food and drink across multiple sites. Created displays, upsold Books of the Month, and promoted the Waterstones app.

  • Bartender at The Crown
    Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 · 8 mos

    Regular bartending duties, trained new staff and developed team barista skills.