Christopher Meyer Email & Phone Number

Sydney, NSW, AU

As the Director of Event Operations at the Intercontinental Sydney, I lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional Conferences, Events and Weddings across 14 unique venue spaces, totalling over 2,300 sqm within a historic and heritage-listed building.

Dubai, Dubai, AE

• Department Head for Stewarding in an F&B division generating $36M Canadian in rev, serving 1M+ F&B guest yearly
• Managed 37 Stewards ensuring cleanliness and safety across 7 Kitchens, 6 outlets, 1 lounge and 3000 sqm of event space
• Created the Region’s first ever Stewarding Appreciation Week to drive recognition and engagement
• Rewrote and actioned an entirely new set of Operating Procedures aligning with HACCP and our inaugural EHC audit
• EHC champion, securing the highest audit score in the Western Mountain Region
• Oversaw all F&B Operating Expenses, managing a budget of roughly 3M Canadian in 2023

Dubai, Dubai, AE

I was appointed as the assistant manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Portobello, Whistler’s busiest all day dining outlet. I took upon myself to develop a complete understanding of the existing operational procedures and to work with the team of 27 colleagues to understand where improvements could be made. After a few months in my role, I was.

Dubai, Dubai, AE

My commencing role in luxury hospitality was as F&B captain for the Wildflower Restaurant. In this role I oversaw the floor operations for the breakfast buffet and a la carte services. I supported the 22 FOH staff maintain the buffet, support in guest interactions/recoveries, run expo, and ensured efficient service times and table flips to increase.

Kingston, On, CA

- Oversaw weekly tutorials in the GDipICL program ensuring the best possible mobile learning experiences.- Correspond daily with program instructors to accommodate for specific needs within tutorials.- Took attendance and monitored student engagement.

Kingston, Ontario, CA

• Managed social media accounts for two businesses to plan and execute weekly marketing strategies.
• Coordinated with tour managers to book, host and announce weekly events and concerts within our venue.
• Collaborated with university ran clubs to partnership on initiatives and fundraisers within the student community.

Kingston, Ontario, CA

• Spearheaded a team of 80 staff members to operate and safeguard a bar able to host up to 800 patrons, yielding roughly 50 thousand in sales weekly.
• Independently recruited new staff members from within the university community who embodied the desired qualities that matched the Hub Group’s identity.
• Oversaw operations during open hours to ensure peak safety and customer satisfaction.
• Proficient in all positions within the building including Kitchen operations, bartending and security.
• Configured all audio-visual systems prior to opening.

Kingston, Ontario, CA

• Responsible for the stocking of bar, cleaning and kitchen supplies both before and during operations.
• Maintained sufficient draft beer and keg levels and oversaw the operation of bar taps.
• Solely responsible for the change of money between bar tills and building float during operations.
• Routinely inventoried kegs and liquor bottles to ensure sufficient operations for all six bars within the building.

Kingston, Ontario, CA

• Screened over 700 patrons during operation to facilitate the safety and well-being of all customers and staff.
• Diligently maintained overall cleanliness of all facilities to the standards of the Ontario Health and Safety Board.
• Experienced in de-escalating challenging customer situations.
• Coordinated with tour managers to set up and take down band/performer stage configurations.

Kingston, On, CA

• Partook in over 20 hours of weekly commitments, year round, ranging from practices, workouts, meeting, and games
• Captained the team in only my second year to manage team moral and expectations
• Coordinated with both university and local Kingston communities to collaborate with partnership and sponsorships directed to promoting healthy activity and teamwork

London, GB

• Coached a group of kids under the age of 8 in basic soccer and team skills
• Developed and ran weekly sessions based on the Coerver couching fundamentals

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), Major In Philosophy

Advanced Placement International Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates