Mike Palmer
Owner, Operator at Kemptown Project- Claim this Profile
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Jennie (Heaps) Powell
Mike is excellent at managing people with a fun but profesional approach to leadership he draws the best out of any team to deliver their goals. He has an impressive ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and productive manor and is a great motivator. Through his work and social life Mike shows a superb understanding of the market place and is always in touch with the latest industry trends.
Jennie (Heaps) Powell
Mike is excellent at managing people with a fun but profesional approach to leadership he draws the best out of any team to deliver their goals. He has an impressive ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and productive manor and is a great motivator. Through his work and social life Mike shows a superb understanding of the market place and is always in touch with the latest industry trends.
Jennie (Heaps) Powell
Mike is excellent at managing people with a fun but profesional approach to leadership he draws the best out of any team to deliver their goals. He has an impressive ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and productive manor and is a great motivator. Through his work and social life Mike shows a superb understanding of the market place and is always in touch with the latest industry trends.
Jennie (Heaps) Powell
Mike is excellent at managing people with a fun but profesional approach to leadership he draws the best out of any team to deliver their goals. He has an impressive ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and productive manor and is a great motivator. Through his work and social life Mike shows a superb understanding of the market place and is always in touch with the latest industry trends.
Experience
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Kemptown Project
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner, Operator
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Apr 2013 - Present
Kemptown Project is an environmentally-responsible hospitality group which brings together the best of eco-conscious design, extraordinary comfort and delicious sustainable food. Our theory is that a new luxury is emerging based on what is now missing in everyday life: nature, sustainability and good health. We operate some of Brighton's most popular restaurants, we share our profits with social projects in Rwanda and the UK and our goal is to grow our portfolio and help the communities reach self-sufficiency and to become Brightons leading hospitality employer. Recent recognition: LUCKY BEACH: UKs Peoples Choice Restaurant 2017/18 - Sustainable Restaurant Assoc/Delicious LUCKY BEACH: Best Beach Cafe, Luxury Restaurant Awards 2019 LUCKY BEACH: UK's most sustainable restaurant, TOP3, SRA 2020 PIKE & PINE: Pinterest UK Best Restaurant 2018.. Runner-up PIKE & PINE: Best Newcomer - Brighton Restaurant Awards, The Argus 2018 PIKE & PINE: Michelin Guide 2018 PIKE & PINE: AA Rosette 2 star 2018 REDROASTER: Most Outstanding Specialty Coffee House. 2018 Global Luxury Restaurant Awards REDROASTER: Shortlisted, World Interiors Awards 2018 REDROASTER: Shortlisted, World Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2018 REDROASTER: Shortlisted, Australian Interior Design Awards 2018 REDROASTER: Winner, Best Venue Design, Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Awards 2017 REDROASTER: Supporting Global Farmers, TOP 3, SRA 2020 LUCKY KHAO: Brightons Best Award, Restaurants, 2020 Show less
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Redroaster Coffee Roasters | Certified B Corp
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Feb 2016 - Present
Redroaster Coffee began life as one of the UKs pioneering coffee businesses in the late nineties and grew to become an established specialty coffee wholesale business focused in and around Brighton, UK. These days with unrivalled heritage, a new ultra-modern base in Brighton, a global direct farm supply network, organic accreditation and a client list featuring some of the Worlds finest restaurants, the business is well placed for growth. Retail is currently exclusive to Selfridges and for 2018 we are seeking further retail partners. Show less
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lostincatering.com
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London / Brighton
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Founder
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2012 - 2017
'The Times' Top 50 award winning consultancy. We are a small, bespoke agency that advises global food and hospitality companies on concept and menu innovation. Every year we travel further, research deeper and forge relationships with partners across the globe to help brands interpret and implement upcoming food and drink trends. We have a track record of helping to establish some of the UKs best new restaurant brands and our food and drink ranges can be found in many of the country's most popular fast casual and casual dining brands. If you have a question about food and drink that can't be answered by anyone in your organisation, the chances are we may be able to help you. Show less
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Education
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University of Central Florida
Professional Development, Leading Change 2008, Operational Marketing Diploma 2005, Leadership Strategies Diploma 2003 -
Bournemouth University
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, (Chartered Institute) -
Bournemouth University
BA (Hons), Hospitality Management