Meet the Bums on Seats Team!
Amber Staynings
CEO and Founder
I started as a waitress in my teens, fell in love with hospitality and the people who work in it, and ended up owning my own company: Bums on Seats!“I really cannot believe that Bums is now over 5 years old. We survived the pandemic (just) through the extraordinary loyalty of the Bum’s team, and by keeping faith in our collective vision for a business based on honesty, passion, and self-belief. We continue to build our reputation across hospitality for securing proven returns on investment on behalf of many of the best- and well-known Operators in the UK…
Ed Christmas
Managing Director
Hailing proudly from the outskirts of Brighton, Ed embarked on his journey within the hospitality sector by working front of house in an independent venue for the best part of 5 years, where he acquired the knowledge and skills – as well as resilience – to help run…
Dee Sturgess
Director of Client Training
Dee is a highly sought-after Sales Consultant with over 25 years’ experience within the hospitality sector. Her extensive experience, which includes a background in multi-site management and national operations, gives her a strong understanding…
Olivia Gee
Head of Client Sales and Consultancy
Olivia loves being around people so becoming a waitress at the age of 16 in her local pub was a natural fit, but her career in hospitality really took off at the age of 18 when she became a part time Bartender in an Oxford nightclub – her home town. During her 4 years working for two of the largest nightclubs in Oxford she worked her way through a plethora of roles, including Assistant Manager and Sales Coordinator for the Glee Comedy Club.
Saul Weeden
Systems and Partnerships Manager
With 12 years of hospitality experience under his belt, including senior management roles, he is keen to offer his experience and understanding of the set-up and day to day usage of systems and technology to benefit pubs, restaurants and other enterprises in need of greater profitability and support.
Jennie Roe
Senior Sales Consultant
Jennie kickstarted her sales career with Mothership in 2010. Having spotted an opportunity to grow their revenue through pre-booked sales, she convinced the CEO she should temporarily move out of venue management to focus on both increasing and converting their Christmas enquires.