Food & Beverage Hospitality Project Consultant

• May 2021 - Present

The Epicurean Group is partnering with New Yaohan Dep't store to open in January, 2022, Western Cuisine restaurant & bar. 150 seats. Located on level 2, Grand Lisboa Palace, Cotai. Macau.Global Food Consulting will open In November, 2021 three F&B counters & four F&B retail concepts in level 2, Grand Lisboa Palace. Macau.https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/enhttps://www.newyaohan.com/ The Epicurean Group is partnering with New Yaohan Dep't store to open in January, 2022, Western Cuisine restaurant & bar. 150 seats. Located on level 2, Grand Lisboa Palace, Cotai. Macau.Global Food Consulting will open In November, 2021 three F&B counters & four F&B retail concepts in level 2, Grand Lisboa Palace. Macau.https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/enhttps://www.newyaohan.com/

Food and Beverage Manager

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Hospitality Advisor - F&B Consultancy

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Food & Beverage Advisor - Beachheads

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

With 28 years in the China / Asia Pacific region involved with Hospitality, New Zealand Food & Wines and FF&E / OSE procurement. I was appointed to be a Beachheads advisor to the NZ Trade & Enterprises Hong Kong office. We assist & give professional advise to NZ company's that want to break into the China market. I have also been closely connected to the Trade Commissioners office in Hong Kong & advising various trade commissioners since 1993 - 2018. I was one of the early restaurateur pioneers who introduced New Zealand wines and food promotions to Hong Kong in 1992 - 2013.

Vice President - Food & Beverage

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2018

Boutique 5 - Star all Suite 200 rooms Hotel located in Macau, China with a unique custom designed F&B outlets with a bespoke Food & Beverage program.Responsible for the ground up developemnt of the F&B dept, overview of the construction & pre opening of the Hotel in 2018.Food & Beverage Dept. was approved on its first inspection with MGTO. Designed all the table tops for the Food & Beverage outlets, approved by the Chairman.Café Blanc - All day dining with Asia / Chinese / Western Cuisine. Chinoiserie - Cantonese RestaurantL'Ambroisie - French Restaurant, Paris. Michelin 3 Stars. Tokugawa - Kaiseki Seasonal CuisineChairman's Bar - Bespoke Cocktail LoungeLa Gallerie - 17th Century French Inspired Ballroom & Function RoomsLa Bassin D' Or - Swimming Pool.La Dining Room - Team Members Dining Room & ShopRoom Service - Bespoke design table top.Casino / Bars - No License to operate.

Group F&B Managing Director

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

The Lan Kwai Fong Group, Restaurant & Bar group located in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong. The Lan Kwai Fong Group, Restaurant & Bar group located in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong.

Food and Beverage Manager

• Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

Was responsible for the pre opening / planning, set up of the F&B dept for Wynn Macau. Was responsible for the table top design of all the F&B outlets, VIP salons, gaming floor, Banqueting Dep't, Staffing, Budgets, Pre Opening, Hiring team members, Implementing Wynn Service Standards. Was responsible for the pre opening / planning, set up of the F&B dept for Wynn Macau. Was responsible for the table top design of all the F&B outlets, VIP salons, gaming floor, Banqueting Dep't, Staffing, Budgets, Pre Opening, Hiring team members, Implementing Wynn Service Standards.

Group Operations Director

• Dec 1999 - Apr 2005

Responsible for the day to day group operations of the western restaurant, japanese & bar divisions. In charge of new concept development, pre-opening of outlets. Also responsible for the Shanghai restaurant development, Report to Managing Director on the P&L. Responsible for the day to day group operations of the western restaurant, japanese & bar divisions. In charge of new concept development, pre-opening of outlets. Also responsible for the Shanghai restaurant development, Report to Managing Director on the P&L.

Operations Manager

• May 1996 - Nov 1999

Privately Owned Restaurant & Bar Company. Responsible for the daily operations & F&B development in Manila. Philippines.Benihana - Japanese USA Franchise Restaurant opened in Manila.Vincent's BarsDusit Thani Thai Restaurant Chain Privately Owned Restaurant & Bar Company. Responsible for the daily operations & F&B development in Manila. Philippines.Benihana - Japanese USA Franchise Restaurant opened in Manila.Vincent's BarsDusit Thani Thai Restaurant Chain

General Manager / Chef

• Feb 1991 - 1996

I worked in Landaus Restaurant, owned & operated by the Jimmys Kitchen Group. I worked in Landaus Restaurant, owned & operated by the Jimmys Kitchen Group.

Assistant F&B Director

• Jun 1986 - Dec 1990

Assisting the F&B Director to supervise the Hotels 3 F&B Outlets & extensive banquet rooms and grand ballroom seating for 1000. Assisting the F&B Director to supervise the Hotels 3 F&B Outlets & extensive banquet rooms and grand ballroom seating for 1000.

Chef

• Dec 1979 - May 1986

Worked as a Chef in various positions in NZ & Australia. Worked as a Chef in various positions in NZ & Australia.