Experience

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  Nadwa Pty Ltd

  • Sydney

  • Director

    • Jan 1988 - Present
    • Sydney

    Nadwa provides specialist management services to the Hospitality, Food and Beverage and Events industry. The consultancy offers services for:-Hospitality training with services to corporate and government clients.-Food and Beverage services for corporate clients, specialising in entertaining in-h...

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  TAFE NSW

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Teacher

    • Sep 2002 - May 2023
    • Sydney, Australia

    Teacher of Events, Hospitality and F&B, included face to face and on-line teaching, resource development, project management and occasional Head teacher roles. Located at Ryde TAFE, Sydney, Australia. The college specialises in Hospitality

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  Laissez-faire Group

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Managing Director

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 2001
    • Sydney, Australia

    Established Catering Company. Responsible for operations, customer service, strategic planning, human resources, training, quality assurance, food safety, accounts and payroll. Developed a growth by acquisition policy resulting in purchase of Charity Catering and More than a Morsel Catering. Res...

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  Restaurant & Catering Industry Association

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Vice President NSW

    • Jan 1997 - 2001
    • Sydney, Australia

    Served on association board, Vice President and President of association. Emeritus President 2004. Wrote on catering issues for Hospitality magazine and judges in award for excellence programs.

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  The Royal Hashemite Court

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Food and Beverage Manager

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1987
    • Amman, Jordan

    Based at the household of HM King Hussein in Amman. Supervised a staff of 70 providing 24 hour service. Managed planning and scheduling of staff. Organized and directed service of state banquets, cocktail parties, flight catering, social and ceremonial state visits. Administered budgetary cont...

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  Grand Metropolitan

  • London, UK

  • Chef Manager

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1982
    • London, UK

    At establishments including the SG Warburg, Rolls Royce, Capitol Radio and Daily Express. Roles included managing catering contracts. Responsibilities included meal preparation, menu development, supervising staff, organizing functions, private parties and boardroom catering services.

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  The Royal Household

  • Buckingham Palace

  • Footman

    • Jan 1977 - Oct 1981
    • Buckingham Palace

    Was engaged to assist with large State events and special occasions. Duties involved service at Banquets, Royal weddings and Receptions at Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Windsor Castle

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  Searcys

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Butler

    • 1977 - 1981
    • London, United Kingdom

    Butler in the events area of the business. Worked at a wide range of functions from Gala Balls, corporate events, dances in the country and dinners. Major events included the wedding of the Duke of Westminster.

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  Party Planners

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Butler

    • 1977 - 1981
    • London, United Kingdom

    The company, run by Lady Elizabeth Anson, catered private parties and events for VIP clients. Duties included dinner parties, weddings, cocktail parties, weekend country parties. Celebrity events.