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Copenhagen, Dk

London, England, United Kingdom

Tapa Tapa is a Spanish Restaurant, Wine Bar & Events space located 50 metres from the ExCel exhibtion centre in London. Tapa Tapa serves a blend of traditional and modern Spanish Tapas together with Spanish beers, Gin Tonica and a wine list featuring wines predominantly from Spain but with some international classics also. Our incredible team aims to please and exceed our guests expectations and as such Tapa Tapa is the No. 1 choice for event organisers and diners alike in the ExCel area and according to Tripadvisor also the highest rated restaurant in the area.Tapa Tapa Wine Bar formally known as 'La Barrique' (suitable for up to 120 guests) is an independent event space adjacent to Tapa Tapa Restaurant which hosts around 150 events per year primarily for corporate clients attending the conferences at the neighbouring ExCel exhibition centre.

London, England, United Kingdom

D&V Wines imports and distributes wines in the UK predominantly to the London on-trade. In the 'Enjoy-Now' department the portfolio includes some own-label brands from South America in addition to wines from European partner wineries mainly predominantly Spain & Italy.The 'Enjoy-Later' department is focused on fine wines suitable for ageing either being acquired for investment purposes, drinking at a later date when ready or a combination of both.

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

A fantastic position working with one of the very best hospitality businesses in the market during an incredibly challenging and dynamic period. Sticks is without doubt a leader in the 'affordable luxury' space with a sustained focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. A genuine passion to continually execute well every day is demanded by board level and delivered by the many truly passionate leaders and restaurant teams within the company. A truly inspiring organisation at the cutting edge of hospitality.I look forward to seeing what is coming next and have reverted to the position I had prior to joining the company as a frequent, loyal and happy guest.

London, United Kingdom

Acquisition and Relationship manager for one of the UK's most respected and forward thinking wine companies sourcing and supplying wine for a wide range of clients including some of the nations favourite hospitality brands.Primarily responsible for ensuring profitability of National Accounts and acquiring new business.

London, United Kingdom

Assigned to grow market share for the wine category in the London and Oxfordshire. Building awareness of the WTBS award winning wine portfolio, composite offering and exceptional service platform. Unfortunately WTBS was placed in administration in November 2012 with all employees being made redundant.Key responsibilities included:Maintaining relationships with our top 50 customers.Managing key wine category multiple accounts customers.Developing new multiples business within the South East.Co-ordinating PR activity and events with industry associations and winery partners.Exhibition build, organisation & managementImplementing local promotions and incentives to enable sales force to grow market share.Presenting monthly educational seminars for sales team.Working with senior management team to build and deliver a wine category growth strategy.

London, United Kingdom

Bar and Restaurant company that operates venues in the East side of London. Formally with casual dining concepts, pubs and bars within the O2, Whiteleys and the ExCeL centre with 5 x increase in turnover over a 4 year period.At our peak we employed just over 200 employees and operated 9 bars, pubs & restaurants. Within the group we also operated ou own Design & Print agency, and Exhibition Stannd building company and and event management company.Ultimately I was tasked with re-structuring the group during the financial crisis and left to found my own business upon successful conclusion of the transaction.

London & Portsmouth

One of my favourite roles operating some of the very best in quality restaurant, bar and club operations in the West End and Portsmouth including Tiger Tiger, the much missed Sugar Reef and Red Cube now known as Ruby Blue.

United Kingdom

Responsibility for opening La Tasca's first London restaurant at Canary Wharf and training newly recruited management teams ahead of brand expansion in the south of the UK.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Wines And Spirits

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