I'm Laurent Imbert, a studio-focused professional with a strong track record in running busy rehearsal and recording environments, plus hands-on experience in events and hospitality operations. I studied music production and business management, enabling me to blend creative sensibility with smooth operations, high safety standards, and excellent customer service. I'm currently Studio Manager at Pirate Studios, orchestrating day-to-day studio operations while supporting users and ensuring top-notch experiences. I love building high-performing teams, turning around venues' health and safety results, and delivering seamless sessions that keep artists focused.…

Laurent Imbert

I'm Laurent Imbert, a studio-focused professional with a strong track record in running busy rehearsal and recording environments, plus hands-on experience in events and hospitality operations. I studied music production and business management, enabling me to blend creative sensibility with smooth operations, high safety standards, and excellent customer service. I'm currently Studio Manager at Pirate Studios, orchestrating day-to-day studio operations while supporting users and ensuring top-notch experiences. I love building high-performing teams, turning around venues' health and safety results, and delivering seamless sessions that keep artists focused.…

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I’m Laurent Imbert, a studio-focused professional with a strong track record in running busy rehearsal and recording environments, plus hands-on experience in events and hospitality operations. I studied music production and business management, enabling me to blend creative sensibility with smooth operations, high safety standards, and excellent customer service.

I’m currently Studio Manager at Pirate Studios, orchestrating day-to-day studio operations while supporting users and ensuring top-notch experiences. I love building high-performing teams, turning around venues’ health and safety results, and delivering seamless sessions that keep artists focused.

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Work Experience

Studio Manager at Pirate Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Overseeing day-to-day studio operations in a fast-paced music and rehearsal environment. Supporting studio users and maintaining a smooth, professional customer experience. Managing room readiness, bookings flow, and general site organisation. Troubleshooting operational issues quickly to keep sessions running efficiently. Maintaining high standards of presentation, safety, and reliability across the site.
Waiter at Bocca di Lupo
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Looking after a section of up to 7 tables. Taking orders and upselling according to guest’s taste. Opening and closing the restaurant.
Event Manager at Hey Bartender LTD
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Setting up events for up to 700 people. Recruiting staff for casual work. Assisting with on-site surveys for events setup.
Roaming Manager at Big Smoke LTD
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Covering holiday and sickness. Ensuring company standards are met throughout the company. Setting up and running events.
General Manager at Darwin & Wallace
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Opening a new site in Wimbledon. Managing the flagship site in Clapham. Recruiting a performing team. Turning around H&S; and EHO results.
General Manager at New World Trading Company
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Operations Manager at Las Iguanas
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Managing the operation side of the business for an area of 7 restaurants. Weekly taking circa £220K. Ensuring team is H&S; compliant. Coming up with plans to improve sales and profit. Managing daily controls such as labour. Developing junior managers. Attracting and recruiting talent.
General Manager at Las Iguanas Harbourside, Bristol
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
10% growth in sales. Developing 2 assistant managers to Deputy Manager. Developed 2 General Managers. Improved the restaurant and bar operation. Cluster management when Operations Manager on holiday.
General Manager at Las Iguanas Mill Lane, Cardiff
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Performed 2 record years for sales and profit. Produced one Head Chef and one General Manager. Developed 3 key holders and MIT. 99% NSF hygiene.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Production at Point Blank Music School / Middlesex University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Bartending and Waiting course at Hospitality College, Le Touquet, France
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Business and restaurant management (technical degree, 2 years) at Hospitality College, Le Touquet, France
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services