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Strategic Advisor Opening New Restaurant
Restaurant BonamiStrategic Advisor Opening New Restaurant
Jan. 2024 - Apr. 2024Sint-Martens-Latem, Flemish Region, BelgiumMenu Creation (Food&Wines), Defining Food & Restaurant Concept, Consulting Restaurant Owners on how to move and organise restaurant, Insightfulness in Restaurant development, Creation of future event structures to increase sales, Staff Motivation and training, ensuring a succesfull launch of the opening restaurant.
Event Venue Co-Founder
Mokoto EventsEvent Venue Co-Founder
Dec. 2019 - Apr. 2023Warsaw, Mazowieckie, PolandUnique Event Space in Warsaw, Fort Mokotow for weddings, photoshoots, business events, birthdays. We organise all types of events b2b and b2c. Created a unique successful event venue Incorporated, leased, renovated, supplied, furnished, decorated, and created successful Health concept with home delivery Planning an event’s theme, setting, and overall design, including decorations and entertainment Arranging for food service and catering for events, including weddings and corporate conventions Managing all aspects of an event from start to finish, including hiring staff, ordering supplies, and arranging for entertainment or other services
Food and Beverage Product Co-Founder (Kombucha by Laurent)
KOMBUCHA BY LAURENTFood and Beverage Product Co-Founder (Kombucha by Laurent)
May. 2018 - May. 2024Warsaw, Masovian District, Polandwww.kombuchabylaurent.pl The most unique and delicious kombucha in Poland. Creating new product lines for expanding on Polish European Market Led, trained and coached our kombucha scientist in making the finest product Guiding the bottling process, maintenance staff, and ensuring workplace safety. Oversaw the grower relations including purchase, delivery and quality control for the kombucha. Assembled and implemented the production plan. Procured bottling materials and packaging. Generated kombucha profitability through a yearlong turnaround effort by: redirecting the program; enhancing the kombucha technique, lowering costs; and carefully estimating production needs, reducing inventory. Serving as the brand ambassador, hosted kombucha events, presence at trade fairs, and social media marketing
Health Food Restaurant - Founder (Zywa Kuchnia)
Żywa KuchniaHealth Food Restaurant - Founder (Zywa Kuchnia)
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2023Warsaw, Masovian District, PolandZywa Kuchnia, Unique Living Food Restaurant, Warsaw Serving the most healthy food in Poland through restaurant and health events. I was the executive chef and creator of the concept Knowledge and decision of the Sales and working system of the restaurant Direct supervision of total 20 employees Developed and maintained an inventory control program for the bar & kitchen resulting in a more consistent inventory of product used and a food cost % average of 33%. Promoted a team atmosphere (through sales contests, efficiency efforts) Conduct weekly meetings with staff and employees Monthly meeting with staff and managing roles Set-up training sessions with vendors and restaurant employees Completed safety regulations Organise alcohol licences Create interior and renovations The food served is 80 % plant based, and everything is under 100 degrees celcius. With 7 elements in every dish: Sprouting, Fermentation, light steaming, marinating, baking, and raw. Gluten and dairy free concept Healthiest kitchen in Poland Sselling health food and beverage products b2b - b2c made in house and serve food at events for businesses, conventions, and or food fairs.
Private Chef Service - Worldwide
Private companyPrivate Chef Service - Worldwide
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2018United States, LisbonHelping in the organising of events, conventions and gatherings worldwide. Full time Personal executive assistant and chef for 2 private well known people. Being responsible for all their travels (all flights and hotels) Helping in the organising of events, conventions and gatherings worldwide. Cooking and ensuring the most healthy nutrition for them Managing the agenda, and ensuring all meetings, and planning is respected Coordinating meetings, organising meetings in their name, Responsible for other staff members responsibilities. Living, travelling worldwide and being available 24/7.
Area Sales Manager
ServcorpArea Sales Manager
Sep. 2012 - Sep. 2014Brussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumManager of Servcorp European Union sales team. Selling short term and long term office spaces. Managing, training, and providing overall guidance to the sales team of an assigned territory (European Union, Brussels) Setting reasonable sales targets to be achieved by the sales team. Monitoring the performance of the sales team and motivating members to meet or exceed sales targets. Collecting customer feedback and providing updates to senior management. Traveling to potential and existing customers within an assigned sales area to present company offerings and build brand awareness. Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales. Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers. Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.
Food and Beverage Manager - Boutique Hotel
Bliss SeychellesFood and Beverage Manager - Boutique Hotel
Mar. 2010 - Feb. 2012SeychellesDesigning delicious and attractive menus and continuously making improvements. Forecasting, planning, sourcing, and ordering food supplies for the kitchen, as well as beverages to stock the bar and fridges. Building positive relationships with food and beverage vendors. Adhering to the food and beverage budget. Managing daily food and beverage operations. Following food and safety regulations. Maintaining positive customer relationships, processing complaints, and responding to customer needs. Assisting with marketing events. Creating and enforcing restaurant policies, targets, and KPIs. Hiring, training, and managing food and beverage staff.

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