Ian (Toby) Tyler Email & Phone Number

Nassau, BS

Bahamas

🍸 Pink Sand Spirit Co. has created an elevated range of new and exciting range & seltzers - launching into the Bahamian market November 1st 2023.

The Bahamas

🥃 Developed / created the Bahamian brand - then made international sale of the brand to a US based spirits company. 🥃 Formed and managed distribution relationships with Graycliff, Bristol, Bahamian Brewery etc.🥃 Managed day-to-day operations 🥃 Created and managed relationships with high-profile clients

Harbour Island, The Bahamas

🍴 Managed / Sommelier for the restaurant of 145 pax 🍴 Worked directly with the owner to redirect the feel of the Rock House to a finer dining experience🍴 Upgraded all aspects of the restaurant, including the wine list, the overall ambience of the restaurant, etc

The Bahamas

🥃 Worked with international distilleries to design unique blends🥃 Traveled to conduct interviews for public relations exercises and staff training🥃 Formed relationships with high-end buyers in ownership and C-level positions🥃 Won multiple awards for the Afrohead XO 15 including Gold in the Ultra Premium category of the Global Rum Masters 2015🥃 Empowered.

Harbour Island, The Bahamas

📈 Took property from year-on-year net profit loss to profit-earning📈 Reduced food costs from 80% to 35% 📈 Reviewed P&L, staffing, and restaurant systems📈 Made suggestions to improve workflow, company culture, and staffing📈 Worked with the owner to implement changes in payroll, staff, and overall systems

Harbour Island, The Bahamas

🍴 Contracted by the owner to redesign and implement a new kitchen, bar, and wine list🍴 Optimized new kitchen and bar for day-to-day flow🍴 Consulted with the owner to improve front-of-house systems, back-of-house workflow, and staffing

Harbour Island, The Bahamas

📈 Renovated failing restaurant from $600K debt into a multimillion-dollar, profit-making, world-class hotel and restaurant📈 Managed / Sommelier restaurant at 120 pax per night📈 Created a Wine List and cellar that received the 2005 and 2006 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence📈 Reviewed and hired international chefs from Australia and Scandinavia📈 Hosted.

Bedford, New York, United States

🍴 Worked directly with owners to implement and oversee design changes🍴 Consulted for development and design of boutique hotel and restaurant property layout🍴 Designed kitchen, bar, private dining room and café for The Barn and The Farmhouse

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

📈 Fully managed day-to-day operations in warehouse, showroom, and distribution📈 Solidified initial vendors from Giusti, Colonna, Martelli, Rustichella, Ardoino, and others📈 Supplied fine food ingredients to high-end restaurants, corporate caterers, and hotels📈 Executed international buying trips to Sial International Food Fair in France, Italy, and Spain📈.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

📈 Tripled New South Wales sales from $1.1mil. turnover to $3.2 mil within 3 years📈 Oversaw day-to-day operations in supplying retail, restaurants, hotels, and corporate caterers📈 Created the South Cape brand, logo and range of fine dairy products📈 Responsible for countrywide David Jones initial buying contract📈 Executed international buying trips to Sial.