Dynamic senior manager with 23 years solid experience in food preparation and kitchen operations for leading hotels, resorts and restaurants. Unique strengths in new project development, openings and/or refurbishments. Strong suit in rescuing and turning around ailing operations. Culinary expert renowned for concept creation, high-quality, imaginative and marketable products, driving revenue growth, maintaining budgets and minimizing costs. Proven ability to lead multi-outlet and high-volume operations. Strong administrative management ability, long-term strategist and design expertise. Effective team creation, training and leadership skills with multinational staff. Passion for quality, innovation and impeccable service. Solutions driven, with a no-challenge-insurmountable attitude.Specialties: • Multi-outlet, multi-style operations• Project development• Outlet & kitchen design• Restaurant concept & menu development• Trouble-shooting• Systems automation & modernization• Financial structuring, budgeting, cost containment & profit enhancement• Procurement & stock control• Team building & training• Health & safety• Quality enhancement