Nathan McCarley-Oneill
Global Experience & Standards Leader operating at the intersection of brand, operations, and financial performance
- Role
- Head of Bar Operations at Major Food Group
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nathan McCarley-Oneill
Senior hospitality and experience leader with 15+ years of global experience designing, launching, and scaling premium guest experiences across the US, Europe, and Middle East.Currently leading global beverage-led experience strategy and standards for an international luxury restaurant group, overseeing international openings, training architecture, systems implementation, and financial performance.Known for translating brand vision into scalable, operationally sound experiences that maintain consistency, culture, and financial discipline across diverse markets. Experienced in executive-level collaboration, P&L ownership, global team development, and experience design beyond day-to-day operations.
Experience
Head of Bar Operations
Jul 2022 — Present · NY, US
Lead global beverage-led experience strategy, standards, and execution for an international luxury restaurant group operating across the US, UK, Europe, and Middle East.Directed international openings and activations including Carbone London, Carbone Dubai, Carbone Riviera (Las Vegas), No.1 Steak (Dallas), and Formula One Carbone Beach events in Miami and Doha, Qatar, ensuring brand consistency across markets and cultures.Oversaw end-to-end experience development including concept direction, menu architecture, glassware and bar design integration, BOH beverage infrastructure, and operational workflows.Designed and implemented global training frameworks, personally onboarding and mentoring teams at all levels to deliver consistent service standards under high-pressure environments.Developed and deployed scalable inventory, recipe, and costing systems, including creation of a proprietary inventory and recipe template adopted into Craftable (Bevager) as the core platform for ordering, inventory, and recipe management at Carbone London.Maintained global beverage cost target COGS through disciplined financial oversight, supplier alignment, and systems-driven inventory management.Serve as a senior brand representative, aligning premium spirits, non-alcoholic partners, and internal stakeholders with Major Food Group’s experience standards and cultural values.Operate as the sole global corporate leader for bar and beverage experience, supporting rapid expansion without a centralized team structure.
Education
University of Ulster
BSc (Hons) Marketing with a Diploma in Industry Studies, Marketing
2006 — 2010
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