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Senior operations and implementation professional with 10+ years launching and improving customer-facing and production businesses, including rapid site openings, operational systems, P&L ownership, budgeting, and people leadership. Founder/Former Managing Director with a practical, commercial approach to turning operational challenges into structured, workable delivery.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Operations & Food Safety Consultant at BOULEBAR, London
April 1, 2026 - PresentProvided further health and safety support for operations.
Operations & Food Safety Consultant at Bouleb ar, London
April 1, 2026 - PresentRe-engaged to provide further health and safety support as part of ongoing operational compliance work.
Operations & Food Safety Consultant at BOULEBAR, London
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Supported kitchen setup and ensured health and safety requirements were met. Delivered staff training and supported menu development and costing. Re-engaged for additional health and safety support in 2026.
Operations & Food Safety Consultant at Bouleb ar, London
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Provided operations and food safety support for kitchen setup and compliance. Supported health and safety requirements, staff training, menu development and costing. Re-engaged for additional health and safety support in a later period.
Head Baker (Central Production) at Bea’s of Bloomsbury, London
May 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Managed a 20-person central production team supporting customer and wholesale distribution. Responsible for costings, recipe development, recruitment, quality control, and production execution.
Head Baker, Central Production at Bea’s of Bloomsbury, London
May 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Managed a 20-person central production team supporting customer and wholesale distribution. Responsible for costings, recipe development, recruitment, quality control and ongoing production performance.
Managing Director at Mimi’s Café & Bistro
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019Led front- and back-of-house operations and an 11-person team. Owned responsibilities for personnel, health and safety, due diligence, and delivery of P&L and budgeting outcomes.
Operations at Lola’s Cupcakes / Lola’s Bakery, London
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018Created the back-office management system for a new venture, covering finance/reporting, recruitment, training and induction, health and safety, licences and risk assessments. Prepared operational documentation supporting SALSA accreditation. Trained staff on the systems and ensured rollout of required processes.
Founder & Business Operations at Rico Burrito / Jimmy’s Burgers / Toast & Figs
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounded and operated three London food and events brands, building from concept through launch. Owned operational setup including supplier relationships, staffing, compliance, cost control, training, and day-to-day delivery. Delivered Jimmy’s Burgers live within 12 days by implementing practical systems and operational workflows for fast-paced customer-facing, catering, and events environments.
Founder & Business Operations at Rico Burrito; Jimmy’s Burgers; Toast & Figs
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounded and operated three London food and events brands, building operations from concept through launch. Owned operational setup including supplier relationships, staffing, compliance (including food safety and required documentation), cost control, and day-to-day delivery. Led rapid launch activity for Jimmy’s Burgers, bringing the operation live within 12 days. Managed commercial and operational decision-making across fast-paced customer-facing, catering and events environments.
Chef Manager at Accent Catering Services Ltd, London
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017Managed catering for 300+ children and staff, leading a team of four. Responsible for budgets, costings, personnel management and health and safety. Supported the Regional Operations Manager across other sites when required.
Operations Manager at Oliver’s Fish Ltd, London
August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018Worked alongside the founder to launch a second store and a market kiosk. Recruited and trained teams; implemented finance and food safety processes and broader people/operational systems. Managed labour budgets, suppliers and third parties, and monitored ongoing performance against operational targets.
Pastry Chef / Chef de Partie at Various professional kitchens
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Progressed through professional kitchen roles before moving into operational and business leadership.
Pastry Chef & Chef de Partie at Various professional kitchens
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Progressed through professional kitchen roles prior to moving into operational and business leadership.
Education
BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management at University College Birmingham
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Diploma in Industrial Studies at University College Birmingham
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014ILEX Level 3 Diploma Law and Practice; ILEX Level 6 Diploma Law of Tort at City of Bristol College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management at University College Birmingham
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Diploma in Industrial Studies at University College Birmingham
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014ILEX Level 3 Diploma Law and Practice / ILEX Level 6 Diploma Law of Tort at City of Bristol College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
Experience Level
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