Tobias Kern

Head of Production & Purchasing at Swissvax AG
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CH
Languages
  • German Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Certificate of Capacity - Commercial Administrator
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  • KOPAS Certtificate - Contact person for safety at work (hospitality business)
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  • Statement of Attainment AUS -MEAT lamb specification course level 2
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  • Statement of Attainment AUS-MEAT beef specification course level 2
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Experience

    • Switzerland
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Production & Purchasing
      • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Switzerland
    • Food Production
    • Sales Manager
      • May 2021 - Jun 2021
    • China
    • Software Development
    • General Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • Sales Manager
      • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016
    • Hong Kong
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager - Meat Department
      • Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

      • Increase of Classic Fine Food’s meat sales in the markets of Hong Kong and Macau. • Development of meat business with CFF’s key accounts • Management of chilled meat supply chain. • Sourcing and launching of new innovative products for the Hong Kong and Macau markets. • Establishing & growing relationship with oversea suppliers (Australia, UK, France & Ireland). • Stock level management. • Overlook the logistical part of the chilled meat operation (from farm to plate) • Monitor market trends. • Planning and organization of events (Gourmet Experience Show) & cutting demonstrations. • Marketing activities; oversea supplier visits, newsletters, promotions. • Direct sales contact of 30 medium size accounts • Organizing staff trainings (product & brand knowledge)

    • Sales Manager
      • Aug 2008 - Oct 2012

      • Management & development of Gastro Primo’s key accounts • Product development • Marketing & advertising; design and updating of the companies marketing materials; website, product list, promotional flyers, Toque N’Wok. • Organization & planning of product presentations, cooking demonstrations & show events (HOFEX). • Strongly involved in the company’s restructuring process in 09/10. • Management & development of Gastro Primo’s key accounts • Product development • Marketing & advertising; design and updating of the companies marketing materials; website, product list, promotional flyers, Toque N’Wok. • Organization & planning of product presentations, cooking demonstrations & show events (HOFEX). • Strongly involved in the company’s restructuring process in 09/10.

    • Hong Kong
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Restaurants Manager
      • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

      • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hotel’s banquet and F&B outlets.• Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service.• Responsible for recruiting, training & developing restaurant staff.• Dealing with and resolving customer complaints. • Overseeing client bookings & reservations. • Organising the daily and weekly shift rotations for the F&B staff. • Casual worker management.• Food & beverage promotions.• Launch of Alfresco poolside BBQ in Summer 2008.

    • Banquet Service Manager
      • Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

      • Responsible for the hotel’s banquet and lobby lounge operation.• Planning and organization of dinner buffets, seminars and weddings up to 300 people.• Lobby lounge menu planning.• Leading and training banquet and lobby lounge service staff.• Maintain & improve the service in all operational aspects.• Received employee performance award shortly before being promoted

    • Food & Beverage Management Trainee
      • Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

      I was assigned to the hotel's numerous western style restaurants and bars with the main responsibility to train the local employees to ensure international product and service standards are at its highest level. I was assigned to the hotel's numerous western style restaurants and bars with the main responsibility to train the local employees to ensure international product and service standards are at its highest level.

    • Switzerland
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Receptionist (Front Office) / Night Auditor
      • Dec 2001 - Sep 2002

Education

  • EducAvanti GmbH
    Bestanden mit Zertifikat, Management & Leadership SVF
    2020 - 2022
  • Swiss Hotel Management School Lucerne
    2002 - 2005
  • Pacific Gateway International English College
    2004 - 2004
  • International House English Language College
    2000 - 2000
  • Commercial Business School Zurich
    Diploma
    1997 - 2000

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