Chris has been servicing the hospitality industry as a consultant and trainer since 2010. He held hospitality management roles for 15 years prior to that. He has amassed vast experience in the training and coaching of business owners and managers, in addition to senior recruitment across the F&B and accommodation sectors.

Prior to moving into training and consulting, Chris held senior positions in several high-profile hospitality venues in Victoria and Queensland. Career highlights include managing award-winning restaurants Berardo’s (Noosa Heads) and Oyster Little Bourke (Melbourne).

Chris’ specialist skills and experience includes the development of recruitment, skills training and performance management systems; wage control; beverage control; customer experience improvement; and revenue improvement.

In recent years, Chris has helped deliver positive results for the following businesses:

• Trader House Group, Melbourne
• Sea Change Hospitality, Bellarine Peninsula Vic
• Lune Croissanterie, Melbourne
• Van Haandel Group, Melbourne
• PLB Group, Tweed Coast NSW
• 100 Burgers Group, Melbourne
• San Telmo Group, Melbourne
• Corner Hotel Group, Melbourne
• Riverland Group, Melbourne
• Hotel Hotel, ACT
• FJM Group, WA
• Star Entertainment, Sydney
• Lord of the Fries, Melbourne
• Spud Bar, Melbourne
• Matilda Bay Brewery, Healesville
• Giant Steps Winery, Healesville

When he’s not working, Chris loves surfing and training for open water swimming. Chris is also a hack guitarist and occasional percussionist.