I am an experienced regional and multi-site operations leader focused on leisure and hospitality. Based in Mansfield, I have spent over eight years managing high-performing venues across single and multi-site environments, deputising for General Managers and stabilising operations when needed. I thrive on building strong teams, ensuring safety, driving financial controls, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. My passion is leading diverse teams through change and growth, through rigorous health & safety, compliance governance, and continuous improvement. I work across geographically dispersed locations to implement consistent standards, accountability, and service excellence that support organisational expansion and commercial success.

Jonathon Ball

I am an experienced regional and multi-site operations leader focused on leisure and hospitality. Based in Mansfield, I have spent over eight years managing high-performing venues across single and multi-site environments, deputising for General Managers and stabilising operations when needed. I thrive on building strong teams, ensuring safety, driving financial controls, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. My passion is leading diverse teams through change and growth, through rigorous health & safety, compliance governance, and continuous improvement. I work across geographically dispersed locations to implement consistent standards, accountability, and service excellence that support organisational expansion and commercial success.

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I am an experienced regional and multi-site operations leader focused on leisure and hospitality. Based in Mansfield, I have spent over eight years managing high-performing venues across single and multi-site environments, deputising for General Managers and stabilising operations when needed. I thrive on building strong teams, ensuring safety, driving financial controls, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

My passion is leading diverse teams through change and growth, through rigorous health & safety, compliance governance, and continuous improvement. I work across geographically dispersed locations to implement consistent standards, accountability, and service excellence that support organisational expansion and commercial success.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Deputy General Manager at Marston's PLC
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Senior operational leader within a large national hospitality group, supporting multiple venues including regular relief General Manager responsibility across sites during absence, transition, or performance recovery periods. Deputised for the General Manager with full accountability for site performance, people leadership, safety, financial controls, and customer experience. Played a key role in the successful opening of a new venue, embedding operational systems, safety processes, staff training frameworks, and brand standards from launch. Led teams of 25+ employees per site, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, and engagement. Held direct responsibility for health & safety, fire safety, food hygiene, and internal audits, consistently meeting or exceeding compliance standards. Managed labour planning, rotas, and workforce allocation to balance service delivery with cost efficiency. Accountable for weekly and monthly financial cont
Assistant Manager at Whitbread PLC
March 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017
Progressed internally to Assistant Manager within a flagship, high-footfall family leisure venue. Trusted duty manager responsible for end-to-end operational delivery during shifts. Led daily operations ensuring safe, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery. Supported General Manager in achieving brand standards, financial targets, and customer satisfaction goals. Managed cash handling, stock control, ordering, and reconciliation. Maintained rigorous health & safety and hygiene standards.

Education

Managing Your Finances at Marston’s Management Qualifications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Growing Your Team at Marston’s Management Qualifications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Fire Safety at Marston’s Management Qualifications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Manual Handling at Marston’s Management Qualifications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Audit & Compliance at Marston’s Management Qualifications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Degree in Personal Training
January 1, 2017 - January 20, 2026
NVQ Level 3 – Health & Social Care
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
GCSEs: English (B), Maths (B), Science (C)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Managing Your Finances
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Growing Your Team
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Fire Safety
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Manual Handling
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Audit & Compliance
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
NVQ Level 3 – Health & Social Care
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other