Barry Donaghey

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About Barry Donaghey

An accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience spanning security, hospitality, retail, and logistics sectors. Currently, I serve as the Security Supervisor at The NoMad Hotel in London, where I oversee security operations for the 50 Best Hotel 2023 and the 2024 Michelin Key-recipient The NoMad Hotel London, a Grade II listed building that houses the Bow Street Police Museum. My role involves managing security teams to ensure the safety of guests, staff, and high-value assets, while maintaining the highest standards of service and security, solidifying my expertise in luxury hospitality environments. I leverage advanced technology and innovative training methods to optimise operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for cultivating a collaborative, high-performance team culture, I excel in swiftly managing incidents, ensuring resolution, and maintaining a secure, guest-focused environment. Before my current role, I spent over 5 years as a Team Leader at Whole Foods Market, leading teams in the prepared foods and bakery departments, overseeing the restaurant, driving performance, optimising inventory management systems, and ensuring exceptional customer service. My time as Night Operations Manager at Sainsbury’s honed my skills in logistics, stock management, and leading large teams to achieve operational excellence. Due to my extensive IT skills, I was chosen to lead the Millennium Action Team for Sainsbury's, overseeing the integrity of computer systems across multiple southern-region locations with a combined annual turnover of £500 million, ensuring a smooth transition into the year Throughout my career, I have developed expertise in security operations, conflict management, operational efficiency, and customer relations. My strategic problem-solving approach and strong leadership have consistently improved processes and enhanced safety standards across all the organisations I’ve worked with.