Experience

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  SixthSense Experiences

  • Australia
  • Hospitality
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Managing Director

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    We blend the art of storytelling, technology & theatrical gastronomy into an immersive dining production, designed for companies and brands to bring their story to live.

  • Managing Director

    • Aug 2019 - Sep 2023

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  Bel & Brio

  • 300 Barangaroo Avenue. International Tower 3

  • Catering & Events Manager

    • May 2019 - Feb 2021
    • 300 Barangaroo Avenue. International Tower 3

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  KPMG

  • Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia

  • Manager, Hospitality Services

    • Sep 2015 - May 2019
    • Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia

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  KPMG Australia

  • Sydney CBD

  • Team Leader

    • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
    • Sydney CBD

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  KPMG

  • Corporate Events and Hospitality Assistant

    • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

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  Capitol & Lyric Theatre

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Corporate Events & Hospitality Deputy Manager

    • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
    • Sydney, Australia

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  Morpheous Cruises

  • Sydney Harbour, Australia

  • Events Specialist

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Sydney Harbour, Australia

    Morpheus Cruises on spectacular Sydney Harbour are second to none in our commitment to making your occasion special. We take a hands-on approach, and we’ll care about your event like it was our own. We offer a range of packages and event options suitable for all occasions such as Corporate events, business lunches and dinners, weddings, staff parties, team building events or just cruise along the harbour with friends and family. Our friendly and professional service will ensure your guests are not only treated to a first class dining experience but a truly memorable occasion. * Business Development* Events enquiries * Operational specialist

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  Sheraton On The Park

  • Bar Manager

    • Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

    A proven hotelier with extensive experience in Food and Beverage, specialising in 5 star hospitality. I have an excellent record of delivering results accompanied with achieving the highest quality product and service levels. I have had continued success in every task given, meeting and exceeding every criteria and goals assigned. My biggest strength is customer service; I ensure that my presence creates a memorable client experience by always going above and beyond their expectations through understanding each individual’s needs and wants.* GOP of approx 44% - 47% (up from 40-42% on 2010 and the highest ever)* Ensure financial targets for the venue were met through effective management of cost, marketing plan, guest satisfaction and development of associates* Provide the highest level of service to increase loyalty and achieve targets for the year* Building relationships with suppliers and clients* Broad understanding of the entire F&B operations and building relationships with other departments such as, Sales and Marketing, Catering and Conventions and Rooms Division* Rostering within budget constrain* Ensure HACCAP & OH&S compliance* Understand Profit and Loss statements and productivity report* Individual associate and team development* Creation and implementation of ideas for driving additional revenue* Overall responsibility for recruitment, training and developmentAchievements:* Award winner 2011 Starvoice Best In Class Manager* 2010 Starvoice Supervisor Effectiveness – 4.87* 2010 Starvoice Engagement – 4.67* 2011 Starvoice Supervisor Effectiveness – 4.87* 2011 Starvoice Engagement – 4.60* Nominated for Outstanding Leader for 2011 1st Quarter* Nominated for Brand Ambassador for 2011 1st Quarter* Nominated for Outstanding Team for 2011 1st Quarter* Nominated for Outstanding Team for 2010 3rd Quarter* Active member of the OH&S Committee* Certified First Aider 2011 (NSW)

  • Food and Beverage Duty Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Feb 2011

    * Operational Management of Botanica Brasserie, The Conservatory Bar and Banquets* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to maximized revenue and reduce costs* Participate in the new image and relaunch of the Conservatory Bar* Hiring process for all F&B Departments* Labour cost containment by effective rostering and maximized productivity* Associates career developmentAchievements:* Certified Starwood Property Service Culture Brand Trainer* 2011 Australian Hotel Association NSW Hall of FameAward for receiving Best Function Venue 4 out of 5 years and 3 years consecutively* 2010 Australian Hotel Association National Award for Best Brasserie/Café of the Year* 2010 Australian Hotel Association NSW Award for Excellence – Brasserie/Café of the Year* 2009 & 2010 Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence – Best Function Venue of the Year* Implementation of online Starvoice pulse check for F&B which eventuated to Best Practice across property and region. Currently being reviewed as a Divisional Best Practice* Brand Ambassador Winner 2010 3rd Quarter* Chosen to be on Starwood HIPO track program – 2010

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  The Westin Sydney

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Banquets Shiftleader

    • Mar 2007 - Sep 2009
    • Sydney, Australia

    * The Westin Sydney’s Banquet space comprises 13 separate rooms encompassing 11,389 square feet, including the largest pillar-less Ballroom in the city catering for 1000pax dinners* Overseeing the entire department; operational and administrative* Understand and manage Banquet financial objectives* Provide input to the outlook and budgeting process as required.* Ensure all the deadlines and action plans are met* Involved in Human Resources matters* Maximize productivity of the operationAchievements: * OH&S Committee 2008* Introduced a sustainable mentoring program within the Banquets team to nurture talent* Implemented a live training and competency certification matrix across Banquets for all levels to improve skills and minimize gaps

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  The Four Seasosns Hotel

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Banquets Supervisor

    • Apr 2006 - Jul 2007
    • Sydney, Australia