I started working in Hospitality when I was 15 years old, washing dishes in the local Italian restaurant, La Dolce Vita. I instantly loved being part of a close knit team, getting to see what went on behind the scenes, the banter and that "us vs the world" mentality that Hospitality often engenders. I was hooked.Over the next decade I finished college, got my Journalism degree at Bournemouth University and took a 2 year trip around the world; all funded by waiting tables, bartending and catering gigs. I found that no matter where I was or what country I was in, I was welcomed into those Hospitality teams that inevitably became my home away from home. Two years working the bars of New York cemented my future in the industry and I returned to the UK in 2005 determined to move to London and pursue a full time career in Hospitality. Fast forward almost 20 years and I've achieved some wonderful things in the industry:- Became a Managing Director, shareholder of a bar/restaurant, Lockside Camden- Launched a successful Mexican restaurant, Cafe Chula- Launched an equally successful TexMex brand, Evil Twin- Created my own bar school the Camden Cocktail Academy- Hosted the 50 Best Bars after party- Opened a pub, The Greyhound, SydenhamBut first and foremost I've made a handful of lifelong friends and learnt A LOT of valuable lessons.Now, I'm excited to be on the next stage of my journey, focusing on the elements of Hospitality that I love the most; Design and Leadership and passing on the invaluable knowledge that I've gained over 25+ years working in the industry.#leadership #hospitality #commercialinteriors #interiordesign #consultancy #coaching