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Taz Wong

Taz Wong

Senior Operations Manager

Summary

I'm a highly motivated and experienced professional in F&B industry, currently looking to advance my career. Equipped with excellent problem-solving skill and analytical mind, as well as extensive experience from various units of the industry, ie. Central kitchen production-line, frontline operation, new outlet setup, sourcing etc. In the past few years, I also have opportunities to extend my scope to business development, for example, exploring brands collaborations and new sales channels. I'm seeking for a new challenge which will utilize my passionate, mature and professional manner.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Operations Manager (Food Service)

Lagardere Travel Retail (Hong Kong)
03.2024 - 03.2025

As the head of the food and beverage department, I manage restaurants, cafes, and kiosk outlets, primarily located in the airport. I participate in business development activities by collaborating with various well-known local dining companies and franchise models. Additionally, I am responsible for P&L management, market analysis, and brand operations to drive business growth.

  • Oversee daily F&B operations to ensure efficiency and quality service
  • Develop and implement operational strategies and policies to enhance productivity
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of F&B departments
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
  • Lead, train, and mentor F&B staff to maintain high service standards
  • Analyze customer feedback and market trends to improve service offerings
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for inventory management and procurement
  • Optimize menu offerings based on cost analysis and customer preferences
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to promote F&B initiatives and events
  • Monitor and report on operational performance metrics to senior management

Business Operations Manager

Blooms International Limited
07.2022 - 03.2023

Blooms is a coffee merchant company with the goal of supplying and distributing high-quality coffee.

  • Provide account servicing for customer retention and acquisition
  • Expand corporate client base
  • Extend the business scope from product selling to corporate workshop and consultancy service
  • Provide consultant service for new business set up and private event planning
  • Plan both B2B and B2C strategic festive promotions for sales boosting
  • Monitor new products development
  • Supervise all operation function teams for daily operation

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Emperor Group (Emperor Cinemas Exhibition Hong Kong)
03.2019 - 06.2022

Emperor Group has been actively expanding its theatrical exhibition business. HK label Emperor Cinema has been opened since 2017 in Central, and eight other outlets within 4 years. The business has also been expanded to Malaysia and Macau.

Business development:

  • Review and analysis sales data for planning
  • Prepare P&L report for insights and strategies planning
  • Work closely with marketing team for strategic and tactical promotions
  • Work with sales booking team for private event planning

New outlet development:

  • Design kitchen & food counter layout and equipment setup
  • Create integrated project plan for goal achievement
  • Apply necessary license and ensure regulations fulfillment

Operation:

  • Manage and supervise the F&B team of the work flow to ensure the efficiency of work
  • Monitor the Hygiene and Quality Standard
  • Control operational food cost
  • Monitor the team's performance and provide staff training

Operations Manager

Compass Group Hong Kong Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019

Compass is a listed company in UK and entered the food service industry in Hong Kong since 1994. I am responsible for different sizable corporate Staff Restaurants e.g. Sing Tao, HSBC, MTR, L'Oréal etc. The business model of operating Staff Restaurant broadens my horizontal in F&B industry.

  • Propose and execute strategic plans to clients for the growth of their staff restaurants
  • Review sales reports and suggest plans to balance the revenue and staff privilege
  • Take part in catering services for large scale events
  • Cooperate with central kitchen and Chef for quality food production and delivery

Operations Manager

TAKEAT OUT Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2018

TAKEAT OUT is a cafe located in Fortress Hill solely owned by myself. I am fully responsible for the set up and development of this cafe. The cafe meets the break-even point after half year and has stable growth each month. The experience in operating it provides a very good platform to go further in attending to business.

Area Manager

Delifrance (HK) Ltd
04.2015 - 10.2015

Delifrance is a well-known French Style Cafe in Hong Kong. My role is to monitor the operation of 6 cafe stores in Commercial districts, Tourism districts and University store. I also take part in operating outside catering services.

  • Manage the daily operation of corresponding outlets to improve the efficiency and quality of work
  • Take part in outside catering services for large scale events
  • Prepare and review reports for sales analysis (including Sales, Service, Inventory, Cost Control, P&L Performance and Forecasts Related Reports)
  • Work closely with Marketing team to execute marketing campaigns and promotions to boost sales

Assistant Operation Manager (F&B Section)

A-1 Bakery Co (HK) Ltd
08.2013 - 04.2015

A-1 Bakery operates not only bakery and cafe, but also restaurants. My duties include set up and develop new outlets and monitor the operation of 9 restaurants.

  • Take lead in store renovation of the brand "Parkview" and the sales increased by 80% in 2-month after reopened
  • Prepare and review reports for sales analysis (including Sales, Service, Inventory, Cost Control, P&L Performance and Forecasts Related Reports)
  • Assist in strategic marketing campaigns planning and product development

Operation Manager (Homegrown Foods Ltd)

Integrated Hospitality Management
02.2011 - 08.2013

IHM operates few restaurants include Posto Pubblico, Pizzeria Pubblico, Stone Nullah Tavern, Linguini Fini, and Homegrown Foods.

  • In charge of new product development and manage production line & packaging
  • Assist the Operation Director (Set up and operate restaurant and food factory)
  • Project and meet sales target, plan and execute action plan
  • Monitor the operation of warehouses & logistic

Assistant Operation Manager

Delicia Ltd.
05.2005 - 06.2010

Delicia is a quality food supplier serving 5-star hotels, restaurants and corporate in Hong Kong, e.g. HKCEC, Mandarin Oriental, Peninsula, Cathy Pacific, etc. I managed the production line and supervising over 40 staff in the Production Department.

  • Source for new materials and suppliers
  • Monitor the operation of warehouse, the production line & smoothen the logistics
  • Coordinate with Sales Team in orders follow-up
  • Organize promotion program (Exhibition)
  • Control Quality of Food (HACCP)
  • Assist in Research & Development (R&D)

Education

Certificate in Food Business Licensing and Catering Related Facility management -

IVDC

Professional Diploma in Merchandising Management - undefined

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education

Level 3 Awards in Supervising Food Safety in Catering - undefined

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Managers - undefined

Certificates in Food Hygiene for Hygiene Supervisor - undefined

HK Productivity Council

GNVQ (F.6, U.K.) - Photography, Medium Studies

Bridgewater College
09.1992 - 03.1997

GCSE (F.3 – F.5, U.K.) - Chinese, Mathematics, and Design & Realization

Quantock School

Skills

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager (Food Service)

Lagardere Travel Retail (Hong Kong)
03.2024 - 03.2025

Business Operations Manager

Blooms International Limited
07.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Emperor Group (Emperor Cinemas Exhibition Hong Kong)
03.2019 - 06.2022

Operations Manager

Compass Group Hong Kong Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019

Operations Manager

TAKEAT OUT Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2018

Area Manager

Delifrance (HK) Ltd
04.2015 - 10.2015

Assistant Operation Manager (F&B Section)

A-1 Bakery Co (HK) Ltd
08.2013 - 04.2015

Operation Manager (Homegrown Foods Ltd)

Integrated Hospitality Management
02.2011 - 08.2013

Assistant Operation Manager

Delicia Ltd.
05.2005 - 06.2010

GNVQ (F.6, U.K.) - Photography, Medium Studies

Bridgewater College
09.1992 - 03.1997

Professional Diploma in Merchandising Management - undefined

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education

Level 3 Awards in Supervising Food Safety in Catering - undefined

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Managers - undefined

Certificates in Food Hygiene for Hygiene Supervisor - undefined

HK Productivity Council

GCSE (F.3 – F.5, U.K.) - Chinese, Mathematics, and Design & Realization

Quantock School

Certificate in Food Business Licensing and Catering Related Facility management -

IVDC
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