Robert Briers Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Australia

Consultant for Horeca Investments, a company who specialises in start ups of Hospitality projects and concepts. Consults on operational matters and new projects on an International scale.Business Development Manager for Creneau International, Australian Office.Creneau International is a Belgian Interior Architectural Company specialized in the fit out of International Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Bars. Development of the Cho Gao, Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe Franchise and Belgian Beer Café Franchises in Australia, New Zealand, UAE and Japan.

Sydney, Australia

Manage and develop the trademarks of the German Warsteiner Brewery. Developed the existing clientele and business relationships as well as acquired new customers in the on -trade. Acquired cooperation’s in the export and license business in New Zealand and Oceania for Warsteiner.Increased sales by 800 hectoliters and generate 60 more customers.Increase of 40% on previous year salesStrong B2B contacts

Sydney, Australia

Creneau International is a global agency that connects brands, interiors and consumers through design concepts. Development of the Cho Gao, Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe and Belgian Beer Café concept in Australia and New Zealand.Some of the significant developments: • Belgian Beer Café in Doha, Qatar, Dubai, Intercontinental Hotels, Belgian Beer Café at Crown Plaza, Festival City, Dubai. • Established the first Cho Gao Asian Restaurant/Bar concept in the world, in Melbourne and Cairns. Opened the third Cho Gao concept in Abu Dhabi, Crown Plaza Hotel• First 2 Guylian chocolate concepts as a Food and Beverage Operation in Sydney, Australia

Australia - New Zealand

Represented ABInbev products in Australia and New Zealand . Responsible for the sales, marketing support of Stella Artois in Australia and New Zealand Assisted Fosters Breweries and Lion Nathan (NZ) with the launch of the Belgian Beer Brands, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe in the Australian market.Established the Belgian Beer café Franchise in Australia en New Zealand and established the set up of 19 Belgian Beer Cafes in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Qatar and Dubai. Instrumental in the coaching and training of Belgian Beer Cafe staff and winning 4 “Stella Artois World Draught Masters” competitions.

West Pennant Hills

Sydney, Port Douglas

Strategic planning achieved high customer service and significant profitable business results. ( e.g.. cost control, wages)

Brussels Grand Place, Belgium

Brasserie “Le Roy d’Éspagne” is a 350 seater Brasserie owned by Interbrew (ABInbev).Refurbished the brasserie, introduced point of sales systems, re organised staffing requirements and introduced training.Introduced food service and increased revenue by 50%.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Food & Beverage Expert for the International Labour Organisation, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa.Set up an International Hotel School in Dar Es Salaam.

Kigali , Rwanda

Managed a 5 star Resort Hotel and Game Park in the Akagera Game Reserve in Rwanda.