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Iceland

Crested Butte, Colorado, Us

Deplar Farm, named one of 2023’s “Best Hotels in the World” on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, embodies an adventurous spirit fueled by deep connections to extraordinary landscapes. This remote area is a gateway for adventures ranging from heli-skiing to sea kayaking and the perfect location for viewing the Aurora Borealis due to its notable lack of artificial light. Located on a converted sheep farm, Deplar Farm blends into the natural landscape with its black timber cladding and living roof.

Wilde Wander is a bespoke luxury travel design agency. Family ‘glamping’ trip to the Serengeti to see the wildebeest migration? Hot springs, volcanoes and the Aurora Borealis in Iceland? Private helicopter charters to glaciers and beaches in New Zealand? Learning to surf, riding wild horses on the beach and private waterfall spa safaris in Indonesia? These are some examples of bespoke experiences we have crafted for very happy Wilde Wander customers.

We partner with property owners to craft unique hospitality projects that are filled with whimsical charm, enchanting experiences, and delighted guests. We bring a full range of skills and expertise to each project, from those initial heady discussions over napkin sketches and glasses of bourbon, to ideation and concept development stages, all the way through to overseeing the ongoing operations once the project is open, running, and thriving.

Sundance, Ut, Us

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Ropeswing concepts are nestled in the Arkansas Ozark Mountain region and surrounded by rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and National Forests. Whether taking lunch to ride downtown Bentonville’s Slaughter Pen mountain bike trails, taking the day to wake surf Beaver Lake, or canoeing the Buffalo National River, we spend our days exploring the backwoods with friends, family, and other foodies.

Ko Samui, Surat Thani, Th

Poised on an intimate hillside overlooking a coral cove with private beach access, Samujana is located on the northeastern coast of Koh Samui just minutes from the airport and the beaches of Choeng Mon and Chaweng. Samujana, Samui's most exclusive villa estate, seamlessly blends contemporary luxury with modern Thai architecture, designed and created by the multiple award winning, Gary Fell of Gfab Architects. Gary has designed our spectacular villas around the unique topographical conditions. Set into the hillside and making use of dramatic rock outcrops and indigenous trees, the villas feature grandstand views of the sunrise and the uninhabited islet of Koh Matlang. All villas feature extensive living and dining areas, state-of-the-art kitchens, private infinity edge pools and are equipped with the latest in audio and media facilities.

Shanghai, Shanghai, Cn

get naked! bare yourself to nature, live a simple sustainable life.

Bangkok, Th

Six Senses Laamu is located on the privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, towards the south of the Maldives archipelago. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Six Senses Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community. The result is an eco-friendly yet luxurious guest experience blending natural and diverse design personalities with the island’s lush vegetation.Six Senses Laamu consists of 100 luxurious Beach Villas, Water Villas and Water Villa Suites, elegantly designed to provide an unparalleled level of privacy, comfort and luxury. Villas are elegantly designed with a focus on natural materials creating a soft yet stylish retreat for guests.

Bangkok, Th

Soneva Gili is located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the crystal clear water out to spacious over-sized villas that provide spectacular water views of the ocean from every room. Apart from the sparkling waters, the tiny island provides a very intimate atmosphere fused with luxuries of the highest international standard to create a wonderfully serene and natural experience - continuing the Soneva philosophy of Intelligent Luxury.

Hong Kong, Quarry Bay, Hk

Awarded the Best Resort in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas by Travel and Leisure Magazine Readers’ Poll 2007. Ranked at 14th in the World overall for service.I was responsible for all aspects of the resort operations including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance, human resources, guest services, etc. and reported directly to the Managing Director. I directly oversaw 208 full time employees and was responsible for an entire inventory of 163 rooms. This included suites, villas and estate houses. Jumby Bay is an exclusive private island located just off the coast of Antigua. The resort epitomizes refined Caribbean luxury and caters primarily to well-traveled, high-profile and extremely discerning guests.

Fregate Island, -, Sc

This World-class private island resort consists of 16 villas and entertains a maximum of 40 guests with a permanent staff compliment of 120. My role as Resident Manager was to directly oversee all hotel operations including: food and beverage, front office (including concierge, boutique and reservations), housekeeping, spa, purchasing and stores. In the event of the Managing Director’s absence, I would also oversee engineering, ecology, agriculture, administration and marina. My main focus was guest satisfaction and I welcomed and bid farewell to each and every guest. Hosting cocktail parties, dinners and special events formed a large part of my job function.

The hotel comprises 32 suites, two restaurants, pool bar, full beach service, room service, Thalasso spa and small banqueting. I was directly responsible for 25 staff members and supervised the entire food and beverage department. I compiled the menus (which changed daily), wine list, cocktail menus, cigar list, handled all staff issues in both the kitchen and front of house including training, payroll, schedules, disciplinary action, recruitment and managed the department’s budgets, purchasing, cost control and margin protection.

The Western Cape Hotel and Spa, a member of Starwood's Luxury Collection, is South Africa’s only six-star hotel and a marvel of design. State of the art kitchens and redefined concepts make it an exciting place to work. I oversaw the Jamani restaurant, the hotel’s busiest outlet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also oversaw the main production section of the kitchen, which included food preparation for the golf clubhouse, room service, banqueting and staff restaurant. I was also directly responsible for 21 staff members. This hotel has recently been awarded 5 stars - Diamond by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

This hotel has recently changed owners and is now operated by the Red Carnation Group. The hotel is now called The Twelve Apostles Hotel. Located on the Atlantic seaboard, the hotel has 70 suites, two restaurants, 24 hour room service and banqueting / conferencing facilities for 120 pax. I was employed primarily to facilitate the conceptualization, re-branding and re-opening of the hotel’s dining concepts

London, England, Gb

This hotel has consistently been voted one of the World’s finest hotels and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. I worked primarily in the Banqueting Department and the Grill Room.

The Mount Nelson Hotel is regarded as the finest hotel in Africa and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Orient-Express Hotels.I completed a three-year Diploma in Professional Cookery gaining World-class experience in all areas of a full service five star hotel.

Diploma In Professional Cookery, Professional Cookery

High School, Matriculated