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Patrick McDermott

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Enabling Food Businesses To Reduce Waste And Improve Profit Margins at DigiTally
📍 Ireland

Patrick McDermott is the CEO of DigiTally, focusing on driving margin growth and sustainability for food service businesses through data-led software. He leverages over 25 years of industry experience to help clients reduce food waste and improve profitability. People who have worked with him describe him as professional, customer-focused, and a quality-driven business manager.

Drawing from a deep background in high-end hospitality, Patrick has a certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. He is passionate about industry innovation and hosts the "Food Service Matters" podcast, where he interviews leaders and discusses key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the food service sector.

Before founding his own companies, he served high-profile passengers, including heads of state and celebrities, as an Assistant Restaurant Manager on the Queen Mary 2 cruise line.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Enabling Food Businesses To Reduce Waste And Improve Profit Margins
Location
Ireland
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Priorities

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Reducing Food Waste
A core mission of his company, DigiTally. He is passionate about helping businesses track and reduce waste, frequently appearing on podcasts to discuss its importance.
Profit Margin Growth
His professional focus is on enabling food businesses to improve margins and operational efficiency through smarter, data-led software solutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Enabling Food Businesses To Reduce Waste And Improve Profit Margins
DigiTally
8-2004 - 6-2023
Managing Director
Stocktaking.ie (acquired by RGIS)
11-2021 - 11-2022
BITA Board Member
BITA
10-2003 - 8-2004
Asst Restaurant Manager
Queen Mary 2 Cunard Cruise Line
Food & Beverage
The Commons Restaurant
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Media appearances

Patrick McDermott, Founder of DigiTally, on Tackling Food Waste and Increasing Margins. Featured in Hospitality Mavericks Podcast
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How to Build a Truly Sustainable Food Service Business. Featured in digitally.io (DigiTally blog)
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Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Galway
2002 - 2004
Wine & Spirit Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
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