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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Peninsula Hospitality was established in 2021.A creative enterprise, Peninsula is focused on delivering premium hospitality and lifestyle experiencesfor the communities we become a part of.

Sydney, Australia

ia is a strategic advisory focused on hospitality strategy and design.We have extensive experience and expertise in concept development, commercial & operational strategy, project planning & development, operational design, and execution. Creatively led and strategically driven, we design, drive, and manage the strategic and creative process to deliver optimal commercial and sustainable business outcomes.We are collaborators, with an extensive network of professionals who are the best in their fields. Our network has been built over three decades resulting in valuable and long-lasting industry relationships.ia acts as a connector, bringing essential elements together across, vision, concept, narrative, people, planning, design, and operational execution.We work with asset owners and operators, executive teams and boards across the hospitality, design, property, and government sectors.Vision & Creativity | Integrity & Standards | Connection & Collaboration | Operational Excellence

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Hawke’s is a 100% independent, Australian-owned craft beer company, created in partnership with former prime minister, the late Bob Hawke. Every Hawke’s beer sold helps support our charity partner, Landcare Australia.hawkesbrewing.comhawkesbrewing.com/beerandleisure

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As founding CEO, I developed, led and co-created a start-up business venture designed to deliver a new level in premium hospitality projects, luxury accommodation, wellness facilities and retail concepts designed to connect and focus on enriching the way we live.Etymon Projects parent company is Aqualand Australia, an established property and investment group recognised as a producer and developer of high-quality residences, it has generated a portfolio of 23 sites in Australia with a collective gross development value of c.$6billion.

Melbourne, Australia

Engaged by Too Build Group Ltd, a hotel development and investment group, to advise on the hospitality strategy and operational design for their Mantra Hotel Epping and Republic Tavern development in Melbourne for Accor Hotels. The property comprises of 151 hotel accommodation rooms, 3 executive suites and 30 dual-key serviced apartments (214 keys) and 145 carparks. Mantra Epping has 500 seat function and events facility, along with an all-day restaurant and foyer bar branded Trader. Responsible for the design, development and delivery of the 300-person capacity brew pub, "Republic Tavern", an independent microbrewery concept that went on to win "Best Hotel Bar" in the 2020 Hotel Management Awards.toobuild.comrepublictavern.com.aumantra.com.au

Sydney, Australia

Founded in 1986, Solotel is one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups, currently operating a diverse portfolio of 32 high profile establishments that are true social cornerstones of the communities they operate in and represent quality in their respective markets.Solotel properties include:Barangaroo House - Aria Sydney - Aria Brisbane - Together with Solotel - Opera Bar - Quay Bar - The Sheaf - Chiswick - Chiswick at The Gallery - Chop House - Clovelly Hotel - Paddington Inn - North Bondi Fish - Albion Hotel - Bank Hotel - Bridgeview Hotel - Chelsea Hotel - Clock Hotel - Courthouse Hotel - Darlo Bar - Edinburgh Castle Hotel - The Erko - Goros - Green Park Hotel - Kings Cross Hotel - Marlborough Hotel - Public House Petersham - Regent Hotel - Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane - Sackville Hotel - Uncle Hops - Waywards - Little Big House, BrisbaneSolotel.com.au

Sydney, Australia

Merivale, Australia’s hospitality leader and innovator, is a hospitality, leisure and entertainment group that has grown exponentially in recent years with 3,000 employees across 57 unique destinations throughout Sydney, including restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and function spaces.Merivale properties include:Mr. Wong - est. - Felix - Uccello - IVY Penthouse - Establishment Bar - Hemmesphere - Palmer & Co. - J&M - Hotel CBD - The Newport - Berts - Coogee Pavilion - Coogee Rooftop - The Collaroy - Vic on the Park - Beresford Hotel - The Paddington - Fred's - Charlie Parkers - MsGs - Queen Victoria Hotel (Queen Chow) - Queen Chow, Manly - The Fish Shop - Chinese Laundry - Slip Inn Hotel - Wynyard Hotel - Grand Hotel - CBD Hotel - Work In Progress @ Eric Koh - Angel Hotel - 30 Knots - El Loco at Excelsior - El Loco at Slip Inn - Ash St. Cellar - Little Bistro - Marco Polo - Palings - Papi Chulo - Pool Club - sushi e - Tank Stream Bar - The Garden - The Royal George - York 75merivale.com

Sydney, Australia

Bepoz has been at the forefront of developing hospitality POS management software and retail point of sale solutions for over 40 years, providing world-class, scalable business solutions. With thousands of clients worldwide, Bepoz is currently operating in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America.bepoz.com.aubepozglobal.com

Sydney, Australia

2012 Biennale of Sydney - The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is a self-funding agency created by the Australian Government responsible for vision planning and management of Sydney Harbour sites including Cockatoo Island, Snapper Island, Woolwich Dock and Parklands, HMAS Platypus, Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay, North Head Sanctuary, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation.Engaged by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust to develop and deliver the F&B strategy for the 2012 Biennale of Sydney Exhibition on Cockatoo Island.- Attendance of 78,000 people over 3 months, with an average of 5,000 patron per day on weekends- F&B concept development and implementation- Developed and managed catering tender- Worked with Biennale sponsors to deliver branded F&B concepts and onsite event activations- Provided strategies for associated events, including Redbull X Fighters, Cockatoo Island Film Festivalharbourtrust.gov.au

Sydney, Australia

Edge Group provided end-to-end event production and consultancy services, offering strategic, creative and production solutions to the hospitality and entertainment industries. Clients included: Southern Cross Austereo, Sony Music Australia, Universal Music Australia, Channel Seven, NSW Government - Land and Property Management Authority, Longrain Restaurant & Bar Group, Oxford Art Factory, The Passage Bar & Restaurant, CMF Commercial Property Group, Palace Leisure Group of Hotels.Edge Group produced and managed events for: Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Avril Lavine, Carrie Underwood, Mojca Erdmann, X Factor, Neon Trees, Marvin Priest, Vanessa Amorosi, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Grinspoon, Brian McFadden, Jessica Mauboy, Tim & Jean, Dash & Will, Gypsy and the Cat, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Ronan Keating, Mel B, Guy Sebastion, Justice Crew and Havana Brown

Sydney, Australia

Keystone Hospitality was a privately owned leisure group founded in 2000, which went on to include a diverse portfolio of properties including: Gazebo Wine Garden, Winery by Gazebo, Bungalow 8 & the Loft, Cargo Bar, Fringe Bar, Sugarmill Hotel & Kit & Kaboodle, Australian Heritage Hotel, Glenmore Hotel, Seabreeze Beach Hotel, Scubar Downunder.Employed as Group Food & Beverage Manager as part of the executive team to oversee the food and beverage operations across ten venues with approximately 500 staff.thekeystonegroup.com.au

Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Engaged to oversee the development and opening of Hugo’s Manly, a 250-seat harbour front restaurant and bar. For more than 20 years, the Hugo’s Group has owned and operated some of Australia’s most recognised and awarded venues. Hugo’s Lounge & Hugo’s Bar Pizza in Kings Cross, Hugos Manly, Hugo’s Bondi and Brighton’s Pantry are renowned venues in Sydney and Melbourne.hugos.com.au

Darlinghurst, Sydney

Award winning 126 seat restaurant and 90 person capacity cocktail bar. Venue was the choice of many high profile functions including the launch of Vouge Entertaining & Travel magazine and the launch of the Sydney Morning Herald ‘Good Food Awards” in 2006. Finalist, Top 5 – Best New Restaurants of 2006 – Wallpaper Magazine International Design Awards Finalist, Top 3 – Best New Hospitality Interiors of 2006 – Idea Interior Design Awards – HospitalityTop 10 – Hottest Restaurant Openings – Conde Nast TravellerRated: 15/20 – Good Living – Sydney Morning Herald

Darlinghurst Sydney

Founded the highly acclaimed International Restaurant & Bar in Sydney's Darlinghurst. Occupying the entire 14th floor of the former Top of the Town Hotel, International received numerous awards for its standout offerings, including ‘Cocktail Bar of the Year’ in Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide, 2001. Renowned for its incredible cocktails, highly awarded wine list, hatted restaurant, famous clientele and sweeping views of the city and Sydney Harbour. The International was a unique and pioneering venue of the time.Comprising of a 90 seat formal restaurant, 100 person capacity cocktail bar, a 16 seat private dining room with floor to ceiling glass windows throughout and its own private sunken lounge.Awards1999 1 Chef’s Hat - Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide Awards1999 2 Wine Glasses - Australia’s wine List of the Year Awards2000 1 Chef’s Hat - Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide Awards2000 2 Wine Glasses - Australia’s wine List of the Year Awards2000 Equal 3rd High Price Category – Mietta’s Eating and Drinking in Australia Awards 2001 1 Chef’s Hat - Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide Awards2001 3 Wine Glasses - Very Highly Recommended – Australia’s wine List of the year Awards2001 Best Bar - Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide Awards2001 Bar of the Year - Mietta’s Eating and Drinking in Australia NSW Awards2001 Bar of the Year - The Daily Telegraph – Bar of the Year Awards

Sydney, Australia

The Blue Room was a pioneering and high-profile Sydney restaurant, bar and club, which established itself as a standout success in the Sydney dining, entertainment and nightlife scene. During its heyday in the 1990s it was the place to be and be seen.With its grand entrance, sweeping staircase and signature oversized chandelier, the 300 person capacity venue comprised of cocktail bar, dance-floor, restaurant, private dining room and hosted a high rotation of internationally famous clientele of the day, to name a few, Sean Penn, Jack Nicholson, Tom Jones, Elle Mcpherson, Michael Hutchins, Kylie Minogue, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan, Kiefer Sutherland, Jeff Buckley, Bono and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Founded by esteemed Sydney restaurateurs, Ann Taylor and Ian McCulloch, Taylors was recognised as one of the leading Italian restaurants of its day. Situated in Surry Hills in an original 1840s sandstone building, featuring a series of private rooms and a showcase conservatory courtyard dining room.Rated: 2 Chef’s Hats – Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide

London, England, United Kingdom

Situated in the original Michelin building, owned and operated by the famed Sir Terrence Conran. Bibendum was a long-time mecca for fine French dining in London with the esteemed Executive Chef, Simon Hopkinson at the helm.Opening in 1987, this iconic restaurant was housed in the historic original UK headquarters for the Michelin Tyre Company, featuring a giant stained-glass depiction of Bibendum himself (more commonly known as the Michelin Man). This famed venue was an icon of its day and is remembered as one of London’s finest modern dining rooms.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Invited to be part of the opening team of Neil Perry's original Rockpool Sydney Restaurant. This iconic restaurant opened with the intention of establishing itself as one of Australia’s finest restaurants. After six months, it was voted Sydney’s best new restaurant in the Good Food Guide.Rated: 3 Chef’s Hats – Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Berowra Waters Inn is a restaurant associated with the highest degree of excellence in the Australian hospitality industry and is the only Australian restaurants of its time to be awarded a Michelin Star in the esteemed Michelin Guide of Paris.I trained and worked under the guidance of acclaimed Chef & Proprietor Gay Bilson, Head Chef Janni Kyritsis and Restaurant Manager Greg Frazer as part of this award-winning team. Rated: 3 Chef’s Hats – Sydney Morning Herald – Good Food Guide