Head of Food & Beverage for the Iconic Media One Hotel. Venues: Garden on8 / Qwerty / Ciao Bella / Coco Lounge / P7 events arena.

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M.I.T is an industry-leading, management consultancy company that specialises in working with local and international partners to deliver memorable restaurants, bars and nightclubs.Recently opened Canary Club in Jumeirah Lake Towers.For more information contact me directly, sam@mitmanagement.ae

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Overseeing all food & beverage development for The First Group hotel estate. Hotels include; Tryp by Wyndham / Wyndham Dubai Marina / Millennium Place Dubai Marina / First central Al Barsha / Metro Central Al Barsha. Specialist venues; Barbary deli & cocktail club / Masterchef, the television experience / The Blacksmith American smokehouse / L!QD lounge & sundeck / The Luggage room, hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge / Kanteen, restaurant bar & lounge / Brambles health food café.

Restaurants & bars multi-site manager for Wyndham Dubai Marina hotel. Overseeing the redevelopment of the hotels F&B division which includes, The opening of The Blacksmith American smokehouse, Alloro ristorante, and Hello cafe as well as the refurbishment of Chillz rooftop pool bar and lounge.

Fully operating and overseeing all aspects of the multi award winning 360 Degrees. Located at the prestigous Jumeirah Beach Hotel, This unique venue in one of the worlds most beautiful locations is one of the leading nightlife operations in Dubai.Winner "Best outdoor terrace" 2017 - Hype Winner "Best bar team" 2016 - Caterer Winner "Best bar" 2016 - AhlanTrip Adviosr certificate of excellence

Recruited to oversee the logistics and growth of a London based 400 capacity entertainment venue, DJ Label and Events agency. Creating the POD brand from the ground up, establishing it’s within the industry and affiliating it with artists and DJ’s on a national level.

The London based franchise of the World’s number one global club brand.A 1400 capacity nightclub and entertainment complex in the heart of London, hosting large scale events with multiple F&B operations throughout numerous rooms spread over two levels.

Bar Soho is a 400 capacity, restaurant, bar and lounge located in the heart of London’s Soho and was the leading revenue generator out of the groups portfolio of seven key venues throughout the west-end area.

Recruited as part of the opening team to oversee for logistics and set-up requirements for this 200 cover restaurant and additional 250 capacity bar & lounge concept. Fully inducted via the companies four month management training program located in their flagship branch in Manchester.

Recruited as the front of house manager to one of the busiest late-night live music venues in Europe, famous for its world bartender flair competition and live music. This 600 Capacity multifunctional F&B venue was open seven days a week and named as one of the top ten must see venues to visit in London

An open kitchen style 200 cover restaurant in located in the central Bayswater, a hub for offbeat Asian-themed dishes and cocktails, with private and terrace dining.

Planet Hollywood London is a 350 cover restaurant and entertainment venue. The celebrity backed restaurant phenomenon of the 90’s was the brainchild of Robert Earl, former President and CEO of Hard Rock Café. Between 1991-2001, Planet Hollywood’s global expansion consisted of 115 international locations worldwide.