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• Developed a cost-effective annual department budgeting framework for the new fine dining menu, through analysing in-depth costing for all menu items and production recipes. • Programmed and launched new ordering app, provided staff the ease to order and purchase all produce needed for the restaurant's daily functioning. • Directed and supported a team of 12 through period of change. Improved training programmes for existing staff and future employees by introducing clear development… Show more • Developed a cost-effective annual department budgeting framework for the new fine dining menu, through analysing in-depth costing for all menu items and production recipes. • Programmed and launched new ordering app, provided staff the ease to order and purchase all produce needed for the restaurant's daily functioning. • Directed and supported a team of 12 through period of change. Improved training programmes for existing staff and future employees by introducing clear development goals, objectives and department guidelines. • Planned daily cross functional meetings, established clear guidelines and emphasis on an improved customer experience. • Created and executed new pastry/bakery menu incorporating afternoon tea, bar snacks and tasting menu and trained pastry and FOH team on execution and delivery. Show less

• Exceeded sales targets by 43% generated by the growth of wholesale business within Q1.• Expanded workforce to deliver the revised product lines specified by customers’ needs and wants.• Collaborated with new and existing customers on product development, improved revenue by 20% and built strong working relations.• Implemented new online wholesale ordering system called Streamline, improved efficiency for both customers and production teams.• Organised Supply Chain through… Show more • Exceeded sales targets by 43% generated by the growth of wholesale business within Q1.• Expanded workforce to deliver the revised product lines specified by customers’ needs and wants.• Collaborated with new and existing customers on product development, improved revenue by 20% and built strong working relations.• Implemented new online wholesale ordering system called Streamline, improved efficiency for both customers and production teams.• Organised Supply Chain through the introduction of Rekki (Supply Chain App) making production ordering and FOH stock more efficient through better stock control and time management Show less

• Reduced ingredients cost by streamlining supplier base to locally sourced vegan and gluten free products. • Increased margin from 35% to 70%, strengthened by re-negotiating ingredients and stock cost.• Completed staff evaluations to identify and set a standard of excellence to achieve maximum potential and encouraged team growth.• Clarified and organised all maintenance and procedures manuals to optimise performance, efficiency and productivity.

• Accomplished personal goal of managing a seasonal restaurant.• Transformed underachieving Spanish restaurant to a vibrant and thriving local establishment, which was rewarded such accolades as Top 5 places to eat in Almeria providence in 2014/15. • Maintained high level of staff loyalty, coached team of 5 with no staff turnover in the 3yr season

Helping with the set up of the day to day systems of the bakery. Working on new products to increase the visibly.

• Identified opportunities for extensive product development and innovation, securing new customers and revised costs, increased turnover by additional £1.5M.• Expanded production line for Peter’s Yard Crispbread by 80%.• Project managed build of new bakery, completed within 4 months, with little disruption to daily productivity. • Managed key accounts Waitrose and Peter’s Yard Crispbread and strengthened product development.

Launched own company Nutmeg Frog Ltd, to produce and provide high-quality baked goods targeted to the Greater London café culture