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Inn or Out (Event Catering)1 of London's most prestigious events Companies as a Event/Hospitality Manager, managing and running bespoke events up to 500 people:- canapé receptions, dinners, wine tastings, air shows with a team of 50 staff.

Implementing new standards and procedures with in a very busy Hospitality department of 20 meeting room (5 of which are Dining rooms); Working very closely with the client to introduce NEW menus, crockery/glassware and presentation platters for buffet/canapé receptions for a showcase. Responsible for the clients own wine cellar.Dinners up to 30 peopleDrinks/Canapé receptions up to 150 peopleWorking lunches anything up to 60 people Leith's catering @ Excel, LondonManaging a biannual pop up restaurant for 250 people for DSEi, under the banner of Albert Roux offering a Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon tea for a Invited guests :- Heads of States and Military Officials.

Managing in house catering for Sports, Media & Entertainment Company, 700+ staff offering:- Staff Restaurant, Deli Bar, Trolley Service and Hospitality - 7 day week during football season. With a team of 12 staff and 0 hr contracted staff. Achieved on average over the time 94% internal audit and also been awarded 5 star rating in Health & Safety Officer for 3 years running along with Heartbeat Award 2009 & 2010.

Managing a team of 12 staff servicing an extremely busy and large Corporate hospitality service, Staff Restaurant, Deli Bar, Vending. Responsibly for Stock Control, Financial Management of the account, Health & Safety

Overseeing a extremely busy operation on a day to day basis in 200 seat Café 2, Espresso Bar, 2 Outside Kiosks (weather permitting) and staff restaurant, managing a team of 50 staff which operates a 7 day week operation, 52 weeks of the year (Except Christmas, Eve Christmas Day). Staff Training and developmentThe Camden Society

Working with Local Boroughs in London area in providing training Cafes for local people with disabilities who are building careers in catering and hospitality and gain qualifications and employment in catering Also worked and awarded the Havering Business Award for 'Best Social Enterprise' in 2005

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is the UK's leading independent charity working with the film, TV and video games industries, Looking after their catering, Members lounge, Meetings, academy dinners, launches, private screenings space for up to 200 covers.

Managing a small team but delivering catering to staff restaurant, meetings, Champagne tastings and gastronomic lunches/dinners to the Hospitality and prestigious clientele.Learning and developing knowledge in fine wines and Champagnes

Champagne Bar on 42 floor of the old NatWest tower, with panoramic views of London open 5 days a week. Working with variety of suppliers in the Champagne industry. Developing staff knowledge and training on food/wine.

222 bed roomed Hotel situated above the most affluent brand designs as Gucci, Harrods, Harvey Nichols etc. 90 cover a la carte restaurant, Cocktail bar, Lounge Bar, 24hr room service and conference facilities for 250 covers.

60 cover fining dining restaurant only a stones through from Harrods with a wine list of over 300 speciality wines (mainly of classic French with a few New World wines).Freelance Manager for Inn or Out, Event Catering plus DSEi @ EXCEL London, Leith's Catering. Qualifications and training Food Safety Level 3First Aid in the Work PlaceManual HandlingSite Specific Hazard AnalysisManaging Attendance

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