Case Studies
First Hakkasan Ling Ling in Mykonos, Greece
Successful opening of first Ling Ling Hakkasan brand restaurant
Taught & trained international team of chefs in fundamentals of Cantonese cuisine
Sucessfully integrated working practices of Chinese & local chefs
Adapted Western cooking methods & practices to work for Chinese cuisine
250 cover restaurant
High volume approx 500 covers per night
Opening Duddell's London
Launching the First Overseas Branch of 2-Starred Duddells Group
- The Concept was to Bring Authentic Cantonese Fine Dining to London - Cantonese Peking Duck, Dim Sum & Wok Dishes inspired by the traditional 1960's Hong Kong tea restaurant
180-200 covers per day
Oversaw the full process of new restaurant opening from start to finish including :
- Kitchen design to maximise efficiency of service
- Menu design & dish creation to cater for clients' tastes
- Sourcing tableware & ceramics to fit with Duddells' concept
- Hiring, training, organizing BoH staff
- Sourcing ingredients domestically and from abroad
- Managed and ran catering function events
Blue Jasmine
- Concept creator
- Cost controller of labour, operations and food
- Menu planning, events planning for food promotion
- Local UK source produce to
- Training chef and educate the European chef for the inner details of South East Asia Cuisine.
- Invitation, collaboration with Chef Professional to bring South East Asia Cuisine to another level.
Bespoke sauce manufacturing
Development chef at renowned Cantonese restaurant group in the UK
Flavour control to ensure factory sauces manufactured in accordance with company's flavour profiles.
Creation of new dishes & sauces
Rotational visits to restaurants & outlets to ensure delivery according to company standards