David Dewar Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Brisbane Club is one of Australia’s leading private corporate Clubs for men and women. Fine Dining, member & private events, and a renowned cellar with one of Brisbane largest portfolio of wines.

Gabba Stadium

O’Brien Group Australia is a fully integrated company that manages many of Queensland and Australia’s premier stadiums. In my position as Hospitality (Corporate) Manager I was responsible for managing corporate event day functions at Gabba Stadium. Working closely with the Executive Chef and the Venue Manager, the Hospitality (Corporate) Manager is.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Managed day-to-day operations of the retail and game day catering managing a team of 2 assistant managers and on games days and more than 50 casual staff.
• Served as first point of contact with Nissan Arena & QSAC for guests providing information advice and addressing customer issues.
• Liaised with Nissan & QSAC management, meeting planners, outside contractors, and centre personnel to maintain proper communication and achieve shared outcomes.

Client Services Manager

As Client Services Manager I am responsible for the daily management of CBA’s Queensland Head Office at 180 Brisbane. Client Services operation including the Training, Events, Concierge, Mailroom and Security teams.As well as providing our clients with exceptional and professional 5 star hotel customer service experience, innovative events and catering.

• The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre was the official venue for the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit. With a total of 44 meeting rooms and a combined floor area of 172,000 sqm, BCEC is capable of hosting meetings and.
• Act as main contact throughout duration of function/convention/ exhibition
• Liaise with operational departments of BCEC to meet client’s additional needs
• Act as Guest Relations Officer of BCEC
• Ensure the general upkeep of all client-related and public space
• Responsible for establishing customer relationships that will encourage repeat / new business

Brisbane, Australia

• The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Hotel is Brisbane’s largest Hotel with 430 guest rooms and a Food and Beverage budget of $10 million for the current financial year. As Food & Beverage Manager I was responsible.
• Oversee daily operations
• Fiscally responsible for the success of the food and beverage department
• Staff appraisal, assessment and counselling to form a development plan of action
• Setup of standard operating procedures
• Develop hotel standards in line with Mirvac brand standards

Brisbane

• OverviewSofitel Brisbane is Brisbane’s leading 5 star hotel with catering budget of $6 million. As Director of Conference and Catering was responsible for the sales process and day to day event management and.
• Oversee daily operations
• Develop a business plan with a focus on the conference and key corporate clients of Brisbane so we became ‘the place’ to hold your event.
• Fiscally responsible for the conference and catering department
• Staff appraisal, assessment and counselling to form a development plan of action
• Setup of standard operating procedures

Gold Coast

• Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort is the Gold Coast’s leading 5 star hotel and Marriott’s flagship hotel in Australia. As Director of Sales I was involved in the development of all sales strategies, methods and ideas to.
• To promote all areas of the Resort to the corporate, leisure and conference sectors.
• Manage, train and motivate a sales team of 6 direct reports. Recording an average yearly increase in conference sales revenue of 5 to 15% in the past 4 years.
• Set total hotel revenue management selling strategies in conjunction with Revenue Manager to ensure market share is maintained and ensure focus on bottom line result is maintained.
• Foster new ideas and strategies to improve sales and develop a competitive edge to increase sales activities and improve customer loyalty.
• Develop exciting new special events for the Marriott Resort during Lexmark Indy Carnival plus Christmas program and school holiday activities.

Brisbane, Australia

• Responsibilities
• Manage and co-ordinate a sales team of 5 direct reports and 24 supervisory and operational staff.
• To tender for, plan and organise conventions and special events.
• Set yearly budget and monthly forecast for conference and catering events
• Manage wage costs to ensure they maintain a high level of customer and fall within set guidelines.
• Develop and implement training calendar with the introduction of a daily 15 minute training program for all employees.