Hugo Uys

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Food & Beverage Specialist | Principal @ Hugo Uys Hospitality @ Hugo Uys Hospitality
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New York, New York, United States, United States
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About Hugo Uys

Hugo Uys has been a fixture in the NYC restaurant scene for over 25 years. Of note, Hugo owned a restaurant and bar in the West Village, opened a Food Hall in Grand Central Terminal, and opened a Michelin-starred restaurant. He's been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times.Hugo’s value comes in conceptualizing hospitality ventures, working with various internal players such as project architects, designers, and general contractors to bring innovative ideas to fruition, all the while making sure that clients have a successful business model that will garner a top tier ROI.

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Food & Beverage Specialist | Principal @ Hugo Uys Hospitality
Hugo Uys Work Experience Details
  • The Ivory Peacock
    Kitchen Design Consultant
    The Ivory Peacock Jan 2022 - Present
    New York, New York, United States
    ⚬ Assessed current kitchen conditions and equipment for functionality and made recommendations on how to reorganize the kitchen and what additional equipment would be needed based on the latest menu development⚬ Worked with the general contractor, designer, and architect to make sure that the mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEC) was in place for new and old equipment⚬ Sourced the equipment through a RFP process, making sure the client received the best possible value for their investment⚬ Managed delivery and installation of all new equipment and reconfigured existing equipment alongside it for maximum efficiency⚬ Created a comprehensive equipment spec inventory for management for all MEP and engineering needs, cut sheets etc. along with a maintenance plan for all equipment included
  • Hugo Uys Hospitality
    Founder & Ceo
    Hugo Uys Hospitality Jul 2011 - Present
    New York, Ny
    ⚬ Hugo Uys Hospitality works to provide our clients with actionable advice for bringing projects in the hospitality industry to life, no matter the scale—whether that’s formulating a F&B concept for a new hotel, creating the launch strategy of a new CPG product, building out a restaurant in New York City’s competitive market space, or creating an industry-defining food hall. ⚬ Our goal is to provide you with a roadmap to success, helping you refine your ideas (or come up with new concepts), and ensure they become financially viable businesses.
  • Metakura
    Managing Partner & Product Development Lead
    Metakura Jan 2019 - Present
    Greater New York City Area
    ⚬ Lead in the market development, financial budgeting, and production of a better-for-you line of CPG products under the MetaKura brand, named MetaKura Foods⚬ Managed the development of launch products in addition to future product pipeline⚬ Created go-to-market product strategy⚬ Successfully completed feasibility studies for product in marketplace⚬ Currently working with potential vendors to co-pack initial launch product⚬ Leading business plan development for initial capital fundraising⚬ Negotiating with international vendors for supplying product ingredients⚬ Managing discussions with co-packer to scale production to keep up with potential output⚬ Negotiating with potential vendors to carry product, once ready for distribution
  • The Fidi Hotel
    Managing Director, Food & Beverage Services
    The Fidi Hotel Jan 2018 - Present
    Greater New York City Area
    ⚬ Lead in the creation of food & beverage concepts for the FiDi Hotel, inclusive of a 70 seat restaurant, 50 seat hotel bar, 30 seat events space, night life venue, and in-room service ⚬ Built out back and front of house teams including sourcing talent⚬ Managed the operations of all food and beverage components of the hotel
  • Chut Up Condiments
    Founder & Ceo
    Chut Up Condiments Feb 2017 - Present
    Greater New York City Area
    ⚬ Lead a feasibly study to determine product white space and go-to-market brand strategy⚬ Developed marketing strategy to launch product successfully in the competitive CPG space⚬ Created financial models and budgets for pre, launch, and and post-launch time periods⚬ Spearheaded fundraising of Series A round capital⚬ Executed successful launch of the product and initial strategic partnership agreements including working with Virgin Atlantic for in-flight service
  • Viatv
    Host Of 'Sien Jou In New York' Television Series On Viatv
    Viatv May 2017 - Dec 2017
    ⚬ Hugo acted as the host of the 13-episode TV series titled Sien Jou In New York (translation: See You In New York), which first aired in South Africa in late 2017. The series is now running in syndication on ViaTV.⚬ Show synopsis: ∙ New York based Chef Hugo Uys and his co-host bring a touch of South Africa to their New York dinner parties. ∙ Each week, they invite us into Hugo's home to prepare a dinner party for their guest comprising of a South African ex-pat. Each meal has a unique South African influence to it. ∙ Throughout the evening, they discuss life in New York, the ups and downs of living abroad and their love of South Africa. We witness how Hugo prepares the meal with American / South African influences.
  • Bröd Kitchen
    Managing Partner & Culinary Director
    Bröd Kitchen May 2014 - May 2015
    Greater New York City Area
    ⚬ Acted as the Culinary Director at Bröd Kitchen, a new Nordic-inspired artisanal bakery and kitchen, bringing the ingredient-driven cuisine of Scandinavia to NYC⚬ Developed health-forward concept responding to industry and local trends⚬ Put together culinary teams to execute on concept⚬ Lead in the build out of the space, managing architects and construction teams⚬ Developed expansion plan to scale up concept to multiple locations⚬ Oversaw general managers in two locations that Hugo opened
  • The Great Northern Food Hall
    Business Development Specialist
    The Great Northern Food Hall Jul 2012 - May 2015
    Grand Central Terminal, Nyc
    ⚬ Acted as the lead negotiator for the Claus Meyer project at Grand Central Terminal, helping to secure space and talent (bringing over noted chef Claus Meyer of Noma stateside for the first time)⚬ Developed the operational structure for The Great Northern Food Hall and adjacent restaurant Agern, which received a Michelin Star within the first 6 months of its opening in 2016
  • Paris Commune
    Managing Partner
    Paris Commune Jul 1999 - Jul 2011
    New York, Ny
    ⚬ Owner and operator of Paris Commune, transforming a then 20-year old West Village restaurant from its original 35 seat setting on Bleecker Street, to a 120-seat restaurant with $3.5 million in sales annually, delivering an industry leading 15% return on investment
  • Shag Bar
    Partner
    Shag Bar Jan 2002 - Jul 2007
    New York, Ny
    ⚬ Co-owner of Shag, heading up the concept creation of this 70s-ear New American bar restaurant ⚬ Helped managed the execution of concept in New York's West Village neighborhood
  • Ekoo
    Creative Director & Co-Founder
    Ekoo Feb 1997 - Sep 2002
    New York, Ny
    ⚬ Created a line of high end pet accessories that were distributed at Federated, and stores in the UK, Canada, and Japan, acting as an early leader in the pet space⚬ Creative Director of the company leading product development and design⚬ Worked with vendors and manufacturers to bring products to life, and to secure distribution internationally⚬ Consulted designers including Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein on how to penetrate the pet market with own designs⚬ Lanched Henri Bendel's pet line in their 5th Avenue flagship location
  • Hugo Uys Couture
    Lead Designer & Owner
    Hugo Uys Couture Jan 1990 - May 1996
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    ⚬ Started a high-end made to measure clothing company in South Africa, designing clothing for high net worth individuals⚬ Managed a team of 15 people to develop garments⚬ Supplied an off the peg line of clothing to boutique stores throughout South Africa⚬ Have been featured in TV, magazines and newspapers as one of the top 10 clothing designers in South Africa

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