Experience

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  BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

  • Hospitality Lecturer

    • Oct 2016 - Present

    Lead the following classes:- Managing Events (BA level)- Food Service Management (BA level)- Wine and Food Pairing (Higher Diploma level)- Beverage Studies (Diploma level)

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  Feather & Bone Ltd

  • Hong Kong

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Hong Kong

    Responsible for all pre-opening procedures from an operations perspective, selecting/fitting all in-shop/kitchen equipment + POS alongside architects, and sourcing of 3000 high-end, global SKU products. Oversaw import & hygiene certificate clearance for all items, HR aspects (hiring & tra...

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  HSBC - Compass HK

  • Hong Kong

  • Events & Hospitality Corporate Services Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Hong Kong

    Worked with Compass for HSBC HK (Global Contract)Managed the pre-opening of the newest HSBC Restaurant with a team of 20 over in Sha Tin. Worked alongside the Operations Director managing a team of 90 staff across all 8 F&B areas executing events (3,500 pax) and CEO/VIP Fine Dining functions....

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  Rocky Patel Asia

  • Hong Kong

  • Training Development Manager

    • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
    • Hong Kong

    Promoted RP Premium cigars, trained staff and all vendors and organised events in and around HK.

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  HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Swi...

  • Lucerne Area, Switzerland

  • Food & Beverage Operations Manager & Lecturer

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
    • Lucerne Area, Switzerland

    F&B Manager and Lecturer

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  LSG Sky Chefs

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Food & Beverage Operations Manager - Swiss VIP Lounge Geneva Airport

    • Sep 2010 - May 2012
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Responsible for all Food & Beverage (F&B) daily operations in the Swiss International Airlines Business, Senator and VIP / First class Lounges -Implementation of HACCP regulations in all lounges - overall control of the budget in terms of staffing, F&B and marketing – meet LSG Sky Che...

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  Gamma Catering AG

  • Shanghai, PRC

  • Restaurant Manager, Swiss Pavilion, Expo 2010

    • Jan 2010 - May 2010
    • Shanghai, PRC

    Pre-opening and dismantling of the venue. Managed logistical set-up for all beverages exported to PRC. Managed promotion/merchandising of Swiss wines to external clients through events, the daily settlement and PR. Complied with local quality standards & implementation of HACCP regulations + ...

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  IMI University Centre Luzern

  • Luzern, Switzerland

  • Assistant F&B Manager / In-Training Manager for the French part of Switze...

    • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
    • Luzern, Switzerland

    F&B Lecturer – Enforcing a professional attitude, service attributes in conjunction with interpersonal skills – Exposing students to Swiss F&B service standards as per HACCP/SOP - F&B Student Placement in Hotels in the Swiss French region.

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  Gamma Catering AG

  • Beijing, PRC

  • Restaurant Manager, Swiss House, 2008 Beijing Olympics

    • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Beijing, PRC

    Pre-opening and dismantling of the venue - Managed all F&B tasks alongside the Kitchen + Service Team - Daily financial settlement - PR work - Complying with quality standards (HACCP)

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  Manoir de Lébioles

  • Spa, Belgium

  • Pre-Opening of Hotel + Management Trainee

    • Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
    • Spa, Belgium

    Worked the pre-opening of the Hotel in addition to working within all sectors in the hotel

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  UNFCU

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Member Service Representative (Level 3)

    • May 2001 - Dec 2004
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Promoted, cross-sold and adapted banking services products in the region. Responsible for membership + growth in lending (4.1 million USD)

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  Active Languages S.A.

  • Geneva, Switzerland

  • TEFL Teacher

    • Jun 2000 - May 2001
    • Geneva, Switzerland