International restaurant and franchise professional with over ten years experience of working with franchised concepts and more than a decade of experience in front and back-of-the-house operations in a leadership position. My work has included franchise development, operations start-ups, as well as new market entry and management of entire regions.An optimal career position would require a blend of strategy and planning skills with operations and development functions; working within a restaurant franchise company seeking to expand globally.An inherently multi-national perspective that allows conversing across markedly different business cultures successfully and achieving results. A respected leader who understands the importance of developing strong, diverse relationships. Vast experience in both back of the house as an Executive Chef and front of the house in chain concept and multi-concept projects from QSR, casual and fine dining concepts.