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42-DaysFounder and Director
Jul. 2022AustraliaShaun is also the founder of 42 Days which specialises in crafting custom onboarding and training programs, coupled with an emphasis on leadership coaching, to instill the essential soft skills necessary for success within the hospitality industry. This approach ensures a positive start for staff in their hospitality journey, fostering enthusiasm and ambition for a dynamic, rewarding career.
ForkfulAdvisory Board Member
May. 2022 - Jan. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
WorksmithPartnerships Lead
Nov. 2021 - May. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMaking meaningful connections and developing partnerships for the benefit of independent venues
Mr YumVenue Ambassador
Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2020Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMaking meaningful connections and developing partnerships
Laneway GreensOperations Manager
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020Melbourne, AustraliaDuring my time at Laneway Greens I looked over three locations. Two were in the Melbourne CBD and one in Richmond. Unfortunately Covid stopped my position going further and I decided to resign at the start of the pandemic in order to make sure the brand could move forward to the next step.
San ChurroBusiness Operations Manager VIC/TAS
Apr. 2019 - Nov. 2019Victoria, AustraliaI was the Area Manager of the Vic/Tas venues for the period of time I was there. This included both company and franchise locations.
Principle of HospitalityCo-Founder and Podcaster
Jun. 2017 - May. 2024AustraliaShaun is the host of Principle of Hospitality - The Podcast, an initiative giving Australia's hospitality leaders a voice on a global platform. Principle of Hospitality (POH) is a shared learning space where industry-only people can impart wisdom and inspire each other through storytelling, with a strong focus on facilitating collaboration.
Open Pantry Consulting Founder and Director
Jun. 2016AustraliaShaun de Vries is the founder of Open Pantry Consulting, a team of experienced hospitality leaders providing direction and support to some of Australia's top operators. With a strategic and operational background, Shaun and his team has advised such industry giants such as Harvest Hotels, Pretzel Australia, Ferguson Plarre and Punt Rd Wines giving him and his team the expertise to invest their energy into multiple key industry segments such as bakeries, cafes, restaurants, pubs and hospitality groups.
Baker D. ChiricoProduction and Logistics Manager
Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2016Melbourne, AustraliaDuring my time at Baker D. Chirico I co-ordinated the production and delivery of our product on a daily basis. My role was to oversee both production teams (bread and pastry), formulate the production daily for both kitchen teams as per orders placed, handle all communication to our wholesale clients, co-ordinate our delivery of product so it remained on time for all our customers, and be responsible for quality control, problem solve effectively and quickly.
Jimmy GrantsGroup Restaurant/Training Manager
Apr. 2015 - Jul. 2015Melbourne, AustraliaDuring my time at Jimmy Grants I was able to give advice on training and workflow systems within the restaurants and provide leadership to the management team.
I also recruited a large majority of the team that was hired for the Jimmy Grants Richmond opening of July 2016.
Grill'd Healthy BurgersRestaurant Manager
Sep. 2014 - Mar. 2015PerthI have been working at a number of different restaurants in WA on a short term arrangement, but most notably Grill'd Carousel. I was challenged with helping the incoming restaurant manager onboard into the restaurant properly and bringing the restaurant back up to excellent standards in order to output better profitablity.
Grill'dGP BM Emporium
Jun. 2012 - Sep. 2014Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-Opened this great restaurant in the heart of Fortitude Valley, QLD in June 2012.
-Responsible for building a core team of 40 from the inception of the restaurant, having to pull Team Members and Team Leaders from 5 existing restaurants to make one cohesive team for opening.
-We have built a great reputation at Grill'd Emporium for delivering consistently fantastic customer service that is genuine and friendly and a fresh and tasty product offering.
-We will continue to build on new innovations in the next 6-12 months in order to achieve sales targets and profit expectations. Some that Grill'd Emporium will exclusively trial!
-I was made a Grill'd Partner in April of 2013, being recognised as one of the highest performing and most competent Business Managers in the Grill'd company network. I am only one of three Business Managers in the network who has had the opportunity to 'buy into' the profitability of my restaurant. A big responsibility and very exciting!
Grill'dBusiness Manager & Area Manager
Oct. 2008 - Jun. 2012Queensland, Australia-Assistant Business Manager at Southbank and Fortitude Valley
-Moved into a Business Manager position at Eagle St Pier in Brisbane (November 2009) in the first CBD site of it's type for Grill'd in the country
-In March 2011 became and Area Manager for Grill'd QLD looking after a combination of company and franchisee restaurants. At one point having ownership of 12 sites.
-My role was one of development of our management teams in company restaurants, maintaining quality standards through different periodical reporting methods and giving general feedback and feedback to our Franchise Partners
Bakers DelightFranchisee
Jun. 2002 - Aug. 2008Adelaide, South Australia, Australia-Youngest Franchisee within Bakers Delight in the company at age 21 (June 2002- Gilles Plains SA)
-Youngest Multi-site Franchisee within the Bakers Delight network at age 25 (June 2006 - St Peters and Gilles Plains SA)
-Became a Qualified Baker during my first 3 years, also developed my people management skills, time management and general financial reporting skills.
-Bakers Delight was a great training ground for the rest of my career and allowed me to be myself and make mistakes whilst still having a wealth of support and experienced people to assist me.
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