David Hawkins

David Hawkins is an accomplished professional in the hospitality and food industries, currently serving as Kitchen Manager at Lion since November 2021. As the Founder of THE BEER BROKERS & THE BEER CO-OP since August 2015, David specializes in beer brokerage for the UK and works as an independent hospitality industry consultant. David is also the Principal of BESTSPREAD, a comparison website for spread betting, CFDs, and Forex since September 2010. With extensive experience in various roles such as IB Partnerships across multiple trading platforms, Licensee for Remarkable Restaurants, and Director at DMXH Global Ltd, David has a rich history in operating bars, restaurants, and hotels in diverse locations. Previous roles also include General Manager at The Celtic Bakers Limited and Executive Chef for Thames Luxury Charters. David's educational background includes studies at London Metropolitan University and St Ignatius and Cabra College.