David McLeman

David McLeman is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as General Manager at BOOM BATTLE BAR since June 2023, while also working as a Hospitality Consultant at Element Hospitality since 2021. Previously, David held the position of National Beverage Operations & Training Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group and Principal Hotel Company, where responsibilities included overseeing beverage operations and staff training on a national level. David's career includes extensive experience with The Restaurant Group plc as National Brand Training Manager and National Bars Manager, as well as successful general management roles at Victoria 22 and Bar 38, where notable achievements included significant sales increases and team development. David began in the industry as Head Bartender at TGI Fridays and has an educational background with a WSET Level 2 certification in Wine & Spirits.