Forward-thinking Head of Sales with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets During my 15 years of experience in management within the top end culinary market I've built and extensive understanding of Fine Foods categories across Foodservice channels. I am well networked and connected. I am seeking a challenging management position in a forward-thinking environment that will allow for personal growth and career advancement. The position should maintain my passion for sales and food, use my work ethic, and contribute to my personal hospitality philosophy.
Managed 4 different units (Boulevard Deli-bakery/ Courtauld institute Cafeteria/ Courtauld Art School Canteen/ Taylor made Events and functions).
Supplier management and trend analysis.
Sourcing. Stock ordering, in particular fresh food from vendors and suppliers from UK, France, Italy, Spain and Greece.
Created a new concept; providing the client with the very same ingredients and recipes we were using in the Deli. And developed new activities for the company like offices lunch deliveries.
Exclusive importer for Manoir Alexandre, a food producer from south of France, representing the brand in the UK
Updating and maintaining stocks of food, maintaining kitchen equipment and organising supplies. Ensured excellent sanitation of all food equipment.
Responsible for sales and answering customer questions related to food storage and preparation.
Supervised up to 20 employees in creative food preparation, presentation and display as well as customer service and sales activities and the daily production of bread.
