I'm Toby Tyler and I've been involved in the restaurant industry since I was 16 and I'm a permanent resident living in the Bahamas for the last 27 years. Apart from being a successful restaurateur my other passion is blending & creating unique white & dark spirits that taste great and win awards. Over the last 18 years I've entered blends in many international competitions. Those blends have won over 20 medals. Some of those blends have won multiple gold medals. Also I'm passionate about the restaurant industry - after running a successful restaurant in the Bahamas for 14 years I have also consulted for other high end properties in the Bahamas.My Proudest Moments:- One Drop Rum 10 Year Old won Gold in the Premium Rum and the People’s Choice Award 2021 in St. Barth's.- Afrohead Rum XO 15 won the only Gold in the Ultra Premium category of the Global Rum Masters 2015.- 2X Wine Spectator award-winning wine lists. - Multi Award Medalist & People’s Choice Award-winning lead rum maker.I’ve worked with top distilleries, and chemists throughout the Caribbean and the US. I understand each part of the blending process and work with world-class distillers & chemists to blend truly exceptional spirits.Pink Sand Spirit, Co. is a new venture I've been creating flavours for - releasing some fabulous high quality white spirits and flavoured seltzers. Also over the years , I've also had the privilege of transforming luxury boutique hotels and high end restaurants into thriving profit makers. I've spent 14 years running and restaurant owner at The Landing on Harbour Island , Bahamas plus restaurant consultant for The Dunmore - Harbour Island and all initial consulting for Bedford Post Inn - Bedford N.Y. - just to name a few projects I've worked on.Have questions?Message me on LinkedIn.
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Food And Beverage ManagerKamalame CayNassau, Bs
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Spirits Creator / BlenderPink Sand Spirits Co. Apr 2022 - PresentBahamas🍸 Pink Sand Spirit Co. has created an elevated range of new and exciting range & seltzers - launching into the Bahamian market November 1st 2023.
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Lead Rum Maker / BlenderPin Drop Rum Jan 2018 - PresentThe 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
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General ManagerThe Rock House Nov 2018 - Jul 2020Harbour 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 -
Lead Rum Maker / BlenderAfrohead Rum Mar 2007 - Jun 2017The 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 local and international sales teams to market the Afrohead product🥃 Worked alongside key account managers to manage new and ongoing sales relationships
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Restaurant ConsultantDunmore Beach Club Jul 2016 - Dec 2016Harbour 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
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Restaurant ConsultantRomora Bay Resort And Marina Jul 2015 - Dec 2015Harbour 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 -
Owner, General ManagerThe Landing Jan 1997 - Dec 2012Harbour 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 A-list guests, top-earning executives, and famous musicians from around the world📈 Featured in HIP Hotels - Best Beach Hotel Issue 2004📈 Reviewed by Condé Nast Traveller, New York Post, New York Times
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Restaurant ConsultantBedford Post Inn Jan 2008 - Jul 2008Bedford, 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 -
General Manager/PartnerSimon Johnson Purveyor Of Quality Foods Apr 1990 - Jan 1997Sydney, 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📈 Developed lasting, long-term accounts with domestic and international producers and suppliers📈 Regularly consulted with Australia's top chefs to trial new ingredients for menus📈 Selected as an Olive Oil judge in 1992 -
State Manager For New South WalesKing Island Dairy / Butterfields Nov 1987 - Apr 1990Sydney, 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 International Food Fair in France, New Zealand, and England📈 Directly facilitated and maintained agreements with domestic and international producers and suppliers
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