Andrea Boston
London
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 30 years of experience in food and beverage ( in Hong Kong), specializing in event planning and membership engagement. Proven track record in creating memorable experiences through strategic menu design and flawless event execution. Committed to maintaining high profit margins and effective inventory management. Expertise in fostering collaboration and driving organizational success through innovative event solutions. I managed to sell the bar & business of which it's legacy continues - both in name & clientele.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
G.M., Director & Owner of a Members Bar in H.K.
Up Trend Asia Pacific Ltd
Central, Hong Kong
2011.01 - 2026.01
- Designed & decorated flexible speakeasy members bar with adaptable appearance.
- Hung local art, photography & transfers with decorations to refresh bar look/ feel.
- Built warm guest atmosphere through strong member & client relationships.
- Managed budgets to cut costs without lowering service quality.
- Optimised spending during frequent COVID closures across 1 of 2 years.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to keep quality wines & beverages competitively priced.
- Owned event marketing for venue programming & member events.
- Delivered drag bingo sessions with musical variations for memorable entertainment.
- Ran The Great Easter Egg Race to boost community engagement.
- Hosted royal weddings, jubilee concerts, funerals, & coronation.
- Presented Looney Tunes, DJ quiz nights & fan-favourite entertainment for community support.
- Staged yearly Christmas carols with HK Philharmonic and local musicians for audiences- one exception being "Christmas in July" — we were closed that year for Christmas & thought, why be punished & we all needed something to look forward to, as travelling was impossible!
- Donated food for feeding Hong Kong through event proceeds & partnerships.
G. M. /Share Holder of The Quarterdeck Club H.K.
Great Vision
Wanchai, Hong Kong
2005.07 - 2010.09
- Aunique indoor & outdoor venue situated next to the Convention Centre, on Hong Kong's harbour front (in spite of weather).
- Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement, where possible.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, menus, staff rostas, stock takes, team building, to ensure smooth running of therestaurant.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Responsible for overseeing, ordering enough beer / sodas, paper receptacles to then switch from fine dining 180 seater indoor & outdoor restaurant to then accommodate for 5-6,000 U.S. Navy from various Aircraft Carriers & support vessels, operating 24 hours for 3-4 days at a time, who literally, landed on the terrace.
- Responsible to liaise, with Special Agents, Xo's, Sheriff's, Fun Boss,
- Judge & SLG on duty to ensure a smooth incident free & happy shore leave for them all.
General Manager
97 Group
Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
2000.02 - 2005.06
- Managed daily restaurant everyday routines for smooth service in Central nightlife, Hong Kong.
- Implemented rigorous financial controls to improve profitability during SARS outbreak.
- Planned and delivered year-end monthly events including New Year's Eve themes.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations at all times.
- Created regular & loyal following of clientele
Education
Certificate of Completion for Hygiene Supervisor - Hygiene
Provisional Urban Council
Hong Kong 2003 -
Attendance of Food & Hygiene Course - Hygiene
Provisional Urban Council
Hong Kong 1998 -
City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 - 7061 & 2 - Cookery for the Industry & Food & Beverage Service.
Westminster Catering College.
London 1987 - 1987
City & Guilds 705 (General Catering Course) - 705 General Catering Course
Westminster Catering College.
London 1986 - 1986
O-level & C.S.E. - English Language, English Literature, History, Biology & French
Beaverwood School for Girls
Chistlehurst Kent 1981 - 1986
Skills
- Collaboration with talent
- Membership engagement
- Creative atmosphere development
- Menu design expertise
- Event design and planning
- To achieve positive, memorable & happy outcomes in all areas
Affiliations
- I love & always will, where possible, to travel I'm fascinated by local food, cultures, art, museums, architecture of which I will never tire!
- I love the Ballet ( during covid ) I was lucky, to meet the Director, Ballet Masters & World wide principal dancers for Hong Kong Ballet) these later became, best friends & avid; supporters of my bar.
- I love the theatre & was a firm supporter of community theatre - Hong Kong Players that I helped set up(build), run & provide the "Christmas Panto Pop up Bar", not to mention Hong Kong Singers & my beloved little Hong Kong Gay Man's Community Choir.
- I love musicals & have huge respect to know, enjoy & watch my talented friends play in the HK Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Swimming, reading & flower arranging.
Timeline
G.M., Director & Owner of a Members Bar in H.K.
Up Trend Asia Pacific Ltd
2011.01 - 2026.01
G. M. /Share Holder of The Quarterdeck Club H.K.
Great Vision
2005.07 - 2010.09
General Manager
97 Group
2000.02 - 2005.06
Certificate of Completion for Hygiene Supervisor - Hygiene
Provisional Urban Council
2003 -
Attendance of Food & Hygiene Course - Hygiene
Provisional Urban Council
1998 -
City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 - 7061 & 2 - Cookery for the Industry & Food & Beverage Service.
Westminster Catering College.
1987 - 1987
City & Guilds 705 (General Catering Course) - 705 General Catering Course
Westminster Catering College.
1986 - 1986
O-level & C.S.E. - English Language, English Literature, History, Biology & French
Beaverwood School for Girls
1981 - 1986