Experience

BWH Hotels Asia Pacific

• Thailand
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Thailand



Park Regis North Quay Brisbane

• General Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Brisbane, Australia



Business Fusion

• Partner

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Business Mentor for small to medium service based businesses, Specialising in marketing, product improvement, profit retention and strategic long term business goals.



Rendezvous Hotels

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area General Manager Queensland

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  Brisbane Rendezvous Hotel Anzac Square 133 Rooms Strata Title Rendezvous Studio on George 99 rooms, restaurant, 4 conference rooms, room service Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas 110 rooms, strata title, restaurant Core focus • Budget and Strategic direction for three properties • Human resources- Coaching and counselling. OH&S • GOP and NOP improvement • Guest Satisfaction • Change Management • Increased F&B profits from wage and efficiency… Show more Rendezvous Hotel Anzac Square 133 Rooms Strata Title Rendezvous Studio on George 99 rooms, restaurant, 4 conference rooms, room service Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas 110 rooms, strata title, restaurant Core focus • Budget and Strategic direction for three properties • Human resources- Coaching and counselling. OH&S • GOP and NOP improvement • Guest Satisfaction • Change Management • Increased F&B profits from wage and efficiency focus

• Area General Manager Western Australia

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2013

  Perth,WA The position reports to the CEO and the Senior Vice President of Operations, to ensure the two severely underperforming business units deliver positive NOP and establish company synergies with all properties based on the East Coast of Australia.Operational direction for property, efficiencies, retail plaza management of 11 retail outlets. Further to this role was also tasked with the role of Building Superintendent for the sixty million dollar renovation leading the direction of Builder and… Show more The position reports to the CEO and the Senior Vice President of Operations, to ensure the two severely underperforming business units deliver positive NOP and establish company synergies with all properties based on the East Coast of Australia.Operational direction for property, efficiencies, retail plaza management of 11 retail outlets. Further to this role was also tasked with the role of Building Superintendent for the sixty million dollar renovation leading the direction of Builder and owner on the total renovation and restoration of the property, covering Mechanical, Electrical, Structure, External, and Interiors. Rendezvous Grand Hotel Perth 333 Rooms, 14 conference rooms, Plaza club, 2 restaurants, Bottle shop, English pub, Lobby lounge, Room service and pool bar. Rendezvous Studio Hotel Perth 101 Rooms, 4 conference rooms, Restaurant, Room service and Bar

• Area General Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Brisbane Company Transfer from Melbourne Responsible for The Rendezvous Hotel – Ann St Brisbane 134 Rooms, Strata Title The Marque Hotel – George St Brisbane 99 Rooms Secondment - The Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch Sept 09 – Dec 09 Pre-Opening GM for the property 171 Rooms



Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • 2004 - 2007

  • 340 rooms,9 conference rooms Responsible for The position reports to the General Manager with strategic focus on all operational areas ensuring profitability. The Hotel was formerly the Duxton hotel and this involved a complete rebranding and implementation of new company standards and procedures. Secondment Temporary Role as General Manager of Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide, March 06 –June 06 • 201 room, 5 star hotel, • Increase of Average rate and Occupancy. • Increase… Show more • 340 rooms,9 conference rooms Responsible for The position reports to the General Manager with strategic focus on all operational areas ensuring profitability. The Hotel was formerly the Duxton hotel and this involved a complete rebranding and implementation of new company standards and procedures. Secondment Temporary Role as General Manager of Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide, March 06 –June 06 • 201 room, 5 star hotel, • Increase of Average rate and Occupancy. • Increase in Hotel Profitability. • Owners Meetings. • Recruitment, Standards & Procedures, Profit and Rate. • Specific focus of change management to improve culture • Increased return guest satisfaction . Show less



The Jindalee Hotel

• General Manager

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2004

  Brsibane Winner of Best New Tavern – QHA Awards 2004 General Manager • 8 million dollar Relaunch of the Jindalee, comprising of Sports bar / Tab and nightclub, • Gaming –turnover of approx $3.5 million per month • 250 seat restaurant - modern Alfresco dining, • Conference catering for banquet dinner of 250pax, • Budgeting /Wage, Cost of Goods • Restaurant and Kitchen Design • Bottle shop re-engineering



Accor

• France
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • 2000 - 2002

  Novotel Melbourne On Collins Responsible for all daily operations of the Hotel encompassing Rooms Division, Food and Beverage,profitabilty Achivements - Best Breakfast Buffet for all Novotels in the australsian region, Best Dinner & Room service award in the Australsian region Organiser for the Asian region Fodd and Beverage conference Group purchasing

• Executive Chef/F&B Manger

  • Nov 1998 - Jun 2000

  Mercure Hotel Melbourne Spring street Transfer from Novotel – Auckland /NZ Executive Chef / F&B Manager 4 Star 166 rooms Kitchen, restaurant and bar design and refurbishment

• Executive Chef

  • Jun 1997 - Oct 1998

  Novotel Hotel Auckland New Zealand Executive Chef 4 star 188 Rooms Harbor catering contract for Fullers cruises for 1550 pax Redesign and implementation of kitchen restaurant and bar



Hyatt Regency

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Chef de Cuisine

  • Jan 1996 - Jun 1997

  Auckland Senior Chef De Cuisine 5 Star 275 Rooms overseeing 2 restaurants and all conference areas



Regent Hotels & Resorts

• Taiwan
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Feb 1995 - Dec 1995

  Melbourne, Australia Company Transfer from Regent Hotel – Auckland / NZ 5 Star 363 Rooms Sous Chef Café La Restaurant overseeing and involved with all banqueting , and 3 other outlets

• Junior Sous Chef

  • Jun 1993 - Jan 1995

  Auckland, New Zealand Junior Sous Chef 5 Star 280 Rooms 2 restaurants , functions and lobby bar out catering for 1000pax



Hilton Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chef de Partie

  • Nov 1991 - Apr 1993

  Langham Hilton Hotel London Chef De Partie 5 Star 300 rooms 2 restaurants, production , banquets and lobby bar



New Sanno Hotel Tokyo

• Chef Tournant

  • Nov 1990 - Aug 1991

  Tokyo, Japan Chef Tournant 5 Star 200 Rooms Teppanyaki Chef 2 restaurant , production and banquets