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Bali, Indonesia

Maldives, Mv

Leading a brigade of 140 team members amongst 119 villas and across 11 outlets. Voted 2024 Conde Nast Traveler's Awards- Reader's Choice#2 resort in the Indian OceanVoted 2024 Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Awards The Maldives Best Resorts: 3rd placeThe Maldives Best Most Outrageous Villas: 1st PlaceThe Maldives Best Resort Spas: 1st PlaceDining at its best:The Ledge- restaurant by Dave Pynt a modern grill house Tasting Table- an upbeat two meal period Terra- bespoke refined dining Rock- wine and cheese cellar Glow- farm to table, feel good Mediterranean Nava- beachside dining Li long- modern Chinese influence Zuma- modern recognised Japanese Yasmeen- traditional middle eastern Peacock alley- signature Hilton bar bites Amber- sunset snacksOverall food cost YTD 28% Overall breakfast score YTD 96.5%#1 breakfast guest rating APAC

San Francisco, Ca, Us

50 VillasPre-openingReporting directly to the area general manager of Indonesia Full OS&E development Responsible for guiding 60+ FOH & BOH talent Pre opening budgeting, forecasting operating budgetSpearheading the music styling for property. Intimately involved in developing the properties white label app.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Whilst continuing to develop Kimpton Naranta Bali I have been involved in overseeing a total of five properties both culinary and F&B departments. Working closely with corporate office and developers on kitchen layouts, FF&E design and production to be aligned with brand and regulations. Being assigned in assisting the highly anticipated Regent Canggu in setting the foundations of their OS&E, F&B offerings, amenity program and overall conceptualising. Assisting a newly appointed GM in a rebranding transition and renovation of 100+ rooms , lobby and outlets. Spearheading the implementation of brand standards, menu creations and colleague development. Assisting over 120 front and back of house team membersDesigning new concepts to be aligned with the brand and local competitive sets

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Heading up the Capella Ubud's 23 Ultra Luxe tents as Director of culinary and F&B for a Pre & Post Opening position. During my time we were awarded the accolades below: Voted in 2020:#1 hotel in the world Travel & Leisure Voted in 2019:*Conde Nast Top 16 Hotels in Bali*Travel & Leisure IT list*Virtuoso nominated top 5 best new comer *Pure awards winner “mindful design”*The Yak Bali, Api Jiwa- Restaurant of the year*Conde Nast Hot list #1 Best new hotel in the world luxury traveler #1 Resort in Teggalang on Trip Advisor #1 Resort in Bali Condé Nast readers choice #41 in the world Conde Nast readers choice #1 Jet setter best of the best award for romanceCapella Ubud was a LHW hotel and Virtuoso represented. With a team of 60+ BOH and FOH members we successfully tailored personal experiences across 4 food and beverage outlets. With full responsibility on POB planning & Execution, we managed to hit all KPI's after 6 month of opening. I had the pleasure of developing all OS&E and liaising with third party contractors on FF&E design and delivery.

Hong Kong, Hk

Assisting the Executive chef of a large 569 room flag ship property with four dining outlets, horizon club and 6 meeting rooms with a banquet hall catering up to 2500 covers. Being fully responsible for ongoing menu changes, banquet set ups and outside caterings for up to 1200 covers. We had the pleasure to cater to the likes of the Apple production warehouse, and the Shenzhen wedding shows. Leading a team of 140 chefs we successfully closed the year on 35% food cost whilst the hotel ran at 95% occupancy for the year.

209 RoomsHotel Chef De CuisineSteak house All day diningPan Asian cuisine

Hong Kong, Hk

565 Rooms2014 15/20 Gault & Millau Guide 2014 Chef of the year Australia Rare medium awards 2013 AHA national restaurant of the year 2013/14 1 hat Sydney good food guide

Hong Kong, Hk

716 rooms2011 Chef of the year Time out awards2011 Best International restaurant Time out awards2011 Runner up Best restaurant the Beijinger2011 Annual star chef Time out Chinese awards 2011 Best for a special occasion The Beijinger

Greenwich, Ct, Us

Working in some of the highest regarded restaurants from Sydney- Europe.Hatted restaurants, Michelin starred establishments in the U.K, Local venues in Sicily and Chalets in the French Alps.