Chris O'Connell

Assistant Manager - Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

About

A seasoned hospitality professional with experience in a wide variety of operations and roles, including bar and restaurant venue management and HR operations. With over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry I have mastered the art of creating memorable guest experiences. My journey began in multi operation venues, comprising of restaurants, bars and night clubs under one roof. I progressed through the ranks and have now spent many years in a managerial position. During this time, I have also taken a role within a company HR dept, managing the recruitment process for 14 individual venues. Expanding my horizons, I took a role working within international recruitment in the APAC region, based out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After my return to London, I have immersed myself back in FOH operations, working as the Restaurant Manager at The Jugged Hare, located in The City

Experience

  • Assistant Manager - Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London at Diageo
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

  • ETM Group London (Full-time · 3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Assistant General Manager
      Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr

    • Restaurant Manager
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Director Of Operations at illycaffè
    May 2019 - Dec 2019 · 8 mos

  • Consultant at Konen & Lorenzen Recruitment Consultants
    Jul 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Konen & Lorenzen is one of the leading international recruitment consultancies for the hotel, catering and tourism industry.

  • Recruitment Manager at ETM Group London
    Aug 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs

    Founded by brothers Ed and Tom Martin in 2000, ETM Group is one of London’s most renowned pub and restaurant groups owning 13 venues across central London including smart City gastro pubs, contemporary brasserie/bars and small neighbourhood pubs.