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Experienced F&B manager
Nick Taylor-Guy
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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As you will see from my CV, I have a number of years of experience with various agencies having worked in Spain, on large events including Tech Ed and VW World, in France with Microsoft's European Partner Summit, in the Middle East, specifically Abu Dhabi on a large public festivals (Qasr Al Hosn) as the F&B Manager and the Special Olympics.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Spanish
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2004 - ?
freelance
Freelance Logistics Manager
unknown.
Manager of logistics for corporate and public events in Europe and the Middle East, for up to 100,000 people. Having trained as a chef and being the Director of 3 high quality Japanese restaurants, my main expertise lies primarily in the F&B aspects of events. I also have experience as a Room Manager, No.2 to the Logistics Director and VIP liaison and transport.
I have experience of dealing with a wide variety of clients from Middle Eastern Royalty to A-list celebrities. I have planned, organized and managed multi-site crew and delegate catering, end of show parties and VIP catering for several events liaising with venues, suppliers, Executive Producers, clients and the general public to ensure successful events every time.
My background as a restauranteur gives me a unique position in the events industry in that I am not just managing catering suppliers but am capable of devising bespoke menus and ensuring that all food and beverages regulations are adhered to, as well as creating, managing and reconciling F&B budgets and staffing schedules.
The various events I have been involved with include:
I have experience of dealing with a wide variety of clients from Middle Eastern Royalty to A-list celebrities. I have planned, organized and managed multi-site crew and delegate catering, end of show parties and VIP catering for several events liaising with venues, suppliers, Executive Producers, clients and the general public to ensure successful events every time.
My background as a restauranteur gives me a unique position in the events industry in that I am not just managing catering suppliers but am capable of devising bespoke menus and ensuring that all food and beverages regulations are adhered to, as well as creating, managing and reconciling F&B budgets and staffing schedules.
The various events I have been involved with include:
UP, Manager, ME
2019 - 2019
job
cast and crew
plus VIP.
2006 - 2019
job
Human Resources Director
Dinings London Ltd, Dinings TLV, Israel & Dinings SW3 Ltd.
• Created a company with 2 other Directors in 2006 and developed the concept to achieve 3 award winning restaurants within 10 years
• Created and maintained an HR system for the group, developing policy and systems to ensure legal compliance and future growth of the company
• Created and delivered a training program for all staff and management across 3 premises
• Compiled and delivered the initial marketing strategy for the group
• Day to day management of the company including PR, marketing, HR and business development
• Liaised with lawyers and local authorities to obtain relevant licenses and permits for the operation of each business
• Created and maintained an HR system for the group, developing policy and systems to ensure legal compliance and future growth of the company
• Created and delivered a training program for all staff and management across 3 premises
• Compiled and delivered the initial marketing strategy for the group
• Day to day management of the company including PR, marketing, HR and business development
• Liaised with lawyers and local authorities to obtain relevant licenses and permits for the operation of each business
Marketing, Business development, MArketing Strategy, Training, Human Resources, Pr, Management, Compliance, Growth, Development, Winning
2001 - 2005
job
European Human Resources Manager
Nobu London.
• Group Human Resources Manager for European restaurants
• Responsible for the initial set up and management of the entire HR function for the European restaurants including Nobu London, Ubon by Nobu, Canary Wharf, Nobu Paris and Nobu Milan
• Designed training programs for managers and staff in accordance with company profile
• Responsible for the initial set up and management of the entire HR function for the European restaurants including Nobu London, Ubon by Nobu, Canary Wharf, Nobu Paris and Nobu Milan
• Designed training programs for managers and staff in accordance with company profile
Training, Human Resources, Management, UP, Manager
2004 - 2004
job
Fiat Sales Group Conference
Crown Communications.
Microsoft Convergence for Milligan PMA in Copenhagen, (3,500 delegates) 2007
Sales
1999 - 2000
job
Human Resource manager
Holiday Inn.
HR Manager
Manager
1996 - 1999
job
Lecturer
HEYTS Training Services.
in private college of various subjects including business management, international trades and services, customer services and NVQs
Designed and delivered a range of courses in conjunction with National framework of standards set by government. Piloted and launched the first NVQ in Customer Services for the UK
Designed and delivered a range of courses in conjunction with National framework of standards set by government. Piloted and launched the first NVQ in Customer Services for the UK
Business Management, Management, International, Framework
1993 - 1996
job
Operations Manager
Yew Lodge Ltd.
of a conference hotel
Responsible for the F&B operation of a large conference hotel based in the midlands. Designed cost control systems, stock taking management, staff management and training
Responsible for the F&B operation of a large conference hotel based in the midlands. Designed cost control systems, stock taking management, staff management and training
Operations, Training, Operations manager, Management, Manager
My education
1987
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1990
Nottingham Trent University
BSc, Hotel and Catering Management
BSc, Hotel and Catering Management
1984
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1987
Derby Further Education College
Secondary, English Language
Secondary, English Language
1979
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1984
Bemrose Boys School
N/a, Art, English, Mathematics, History, Chemistry
N/a, Art, English, Mathematics, History, Chemistry
City AND Guilds
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
?
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2003
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
Unspecified, Management
Unspecified, Management
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