Brian McCarthy

Senior Project Manager at Silicon Reef

Chester, England, United Kingdom

About

Most recently spent 1 year as the General Manager of Goodtime Beach Backpackers Hostel in Koh Phangan, Thailand -Managed a diverse team of approximately 25 staff in charge of reception, bar, kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance. Responsible for all financials, HR, guest relations, marketing, and overall management of a property consisting of a wide variety of accommodations holding up to 122 guests with a 24 hour bar. Previously spent 6 years as the co-owner and manager of Banyan Bar and Restaurant in Koh Tao, Thailand -Oversaw the running of the bar, restaurant, and property. Managed a high turnover staff of around 12 to run the bar and kitchen 16hours a day 7 days a week. Took care of all financials, ordering, HR, customer relations, party planning, and property management including subletting space to 3 other businesses. Before that spent 6 years as a boat captain and scuba instructor in the Cayman Islands and Thailand

Experience

  • Silicon Reef (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
    • Senior Project Manager
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Project Manager
      Feb 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Support Desk Analyst
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Guest Services Manager at Criterion Hospitality
    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 · 11 mos

  • General Manager at Goodtime Beach Backpackers
    May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Manage a diverse team of approximately 25 staff in charge of reception, bar, kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance. Responsible for all financials, HR, guest relations, marketing, and overall management of a property consisting of a wide variety of accommodations holding up to 122 guests with a 24 bar.

  • Co-owner and Manager at Banyan Bar
    Sep 2011 - Feb 2018 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Oversaw the running of the bar, restaurant, and property. Managed a high turnover staff of around 12 to run the bar and kitchen 16 hours a day 7 days a week. Took care of all financials, ordering, HR, customer relations, party planning, and property management including subletting space to 3 other businesses.