Experience

Kafoodle Limited

• United Kingdom

• CEO and Founder

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  London, United Kingdom After three years as a co-founder it is a great honour to be appointed CEO of Kafoodle by the board. My concentration is on the continued growth of the company both in our product offering, team and territories as well as create the vision of what we want to be in the future.

• Founder Kafoodle Limited

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  London, United Kingdom Kafoodle is an award-winning, end-to-end food management software that manages menus, allergens, nutrition and preorder and pay. Kafoodle helps to improve profitability, digitise processes and increase footfall and revenue via seamless communication between kitchens and their diners. We have an extended product designed by nutritionists to optimise the nutritional care of patients and residents in the health and social care sector. Create personalised meal plans based on residents and… Show more Kafoodle is an award-winning, end-to-end food management software that manages menus, allergens, nutrition and preorder and pay. Kafoodle helps to improve profitability, digitise processes and increase footfall and revenue via seamless communication between kitchens and their diners. We have an extended product designed by nutritionists to optimise the nutritional care of patients and residents in the health and social care sector. Create personalised meal plans based on residents and patients individual needs/preferences, monitor individual nutrient intake and ensure that each patient and resident is receiving the quality nutrition that they need and deserve.



FEAST With Us

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (Volunteer)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom FEAST's mission is to provide regular access to nutritious meals, nutrition education and skills, for people suffering from food poverty. These meals are made from surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away. I am delighted to have been appointed as a Trustee of the charity to support their strategic growth and aim of feeding more people in the coming years.



Tarryn Gorre

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Startup Mentor

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  I mentor founders who are just starting their journeys to see how my learnings and experience can help and assist them with their company. I use my findings and network to make sure they are able to do as much research and have as many informative conversations that will ultimately make their business more successful.



Caesars Entertainment Corporation

• Sales Manager at Caesars Entertainment UK

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

  London, United Kingdom Brought in to strengthen the food and beverage offering and increase revenues within the casino group by creating and streamlining processes and procedures as well as launching corporate event space and membership.



D and D London

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Sales and Events Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  London, United Kingdom Working for Floridita, Casa and Carom @ Meza. New business development and in charge of increasing revenue across all three venues with an emphasis on selling, organising and running events.



Babalas Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Director

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  London, United Kingdom Boutique hospitality company with own gastro pub in Farringdon. Co-founder responsible for setting up the companies exploitation plan and product offering. Emphasis on creating an external events company with entertainment staff. Also promoting the pub and bar by creating an online and print marketing strategy and sales plan.



Tom Aikens Group

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

  Chelsea, London To develop an effective sales and marketing plan to raise the brand profile and enable the company to expand. Develop an internal events calendar that would increase revenue as well as promote different areas to event bookers. Created a database management tool for the company so that effective marketing campaigns could be designed and delivered.



Yellow Hammer Bars

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • 2008 - 2009

  London, United Kingdom To overhaul and implement an efficient reservations system and increase revenue. To recruit and train a sales team and increase pre-booked business to the venue. To create brand awareness through clever marketing activities and generate sales through a proactive approach.

• Reservations and Events Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Nov 2008

  London, United Kingdom To increase revenue across multiple sights by maximising reservations for all a la carte, groups, private dining rooms and exclusive hire of the venues. Develop a reservations and sales team to increase revenue. Also acted as Membership Secretary: In charge of deciphering, issuing and vetoing membership for all of Floridita’s International Clubs (Moscow, Leeds, Madrid, Dublin, London and Havana). Collating databases, HTML’s and promotions for distribution to members and non-members.



The Cheval Group

• Personal Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

  London To assist the General Manager and the team in anyway possible by managing HR duties and ad hoc duties to ensure a smooth running of the operation. Streamlined diaries to maximise time management Developed a user friendly CAPEX system as well as introducing a grading system for budgets Assisted House Manager with reservations, issuing tenancies and guest relations.



The Rockwell Hotel

• South Africa
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House Manager (Contract)

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  London, United Kingdom Brought in on a short term contract to set up the restaurant and hotel. To recruit and train a front of house team and implement a reservations system that would maximize efficiency and therefore revenue. Upsell the in house restaurant for business lunches, conferences and weddings. Set up communication channels between housekeeping and reception that allowed rooms to be turned around in a minimum amount of time increasing revenue opportunities. Set realistic targets and created incentive… Show more Brought in on a short term contract to set up the restaurant and hotel. To recruit and train a front of house team and implement a reservations system that would maximize efficiency and therefore revenue. Upsell the in house restaurant for business lunches, conferences and weddings. Set up communication channels between housekeeping and reception that allowed rooms to be turned around in a minimum amount of time increasing revenue opportunities. Set realistic targets and created incentive schemes to keep FOH motivated. Show less