Smoothies PlusOwner / Operations Manager — Self-Employed (Smoothie & Dessert Business)
Mar. 2021 - May. 2025Penkridge, Staffordshire, United Kingdom• Managed 9 staff across multiple shifts in a high-footfall dessert stall • Oversaw stock control, supplier ordering, and team scheduling • Delivered frontline customer service and resolved escalated issues • Handled bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, and financial reporting via Xero • Maintained cash flow, handled banks, reconciliations, and HMRC reporting • Designed internal systems to improve efficiency and reduce admin load