Senior manager and buyer, with over 15 years practical experience, working with known retail names such as ST JOHN Restaurants, Kupetz Eliseevs, Harrods, Fenwick and Daylesford Organic, with strong financial acumen and able to consistently meet most key performance indicators, exceed targets, achieve double-digit profit growth and responsible for a turnover of 8 million. Leader of up to 150 members of staff, including multifunction teams, in both retail and hospitality environments. Concessions management experience with La Maison Du Chocolate, Godiva, Neuhaus, Charbonnel et Walker, Leonidas, Patchi and Valrhona amongst many others.Buying and product development experience, with over 100 own label producers, with a built portfolio of over 2,000 global brands and 15,000 articles. Good knowledgeable of production methods, with accomplished visits to kitchens and production units, internally and externally, across 25 product categories (in particular, tea, coffee, bakery, patisserie, confectionery, sweet/savoury preserves, accompaniments, condiments, spices, oils and vinegars, ready meals, soups, dairy, fresh and preserved meat/fish). Co-development and project management of upmarket retail/restaurant business from beginning to delivery on time and on budget. Sourcing and procurement experience of key materials, fixtures, fittings, furniture and services. Advise on space planning and design for front and back of house, including, private dining, brasserie, tapas bar, drinks bar, deli and coffee shop. Implementation of all processes, operations, health & safety and recruitment.Organisation of events, parties, exhibitions, trade fairs and annual food markets. Extensive knowledge of European food market and experience meeting with suppliers, producers and visiting exhibitions across the globe - Europe, India, USA, South America and Africa.