By way of introduction my name is Ash Paterson. I am A committed and passionate hospitality consultant based in Cape Town with the flexibility to travel nationally or internationally. With 22years experience in the hospitality industry, I continue to grow, learn and expand my portfolio with every endeavor on a daily basis. My skill set is diverse and include hands on operational management, training, menu design & costing, food preparation and training as well as overall business analysis to map out profitability potential and maximize all resources to achieve the highest rate of productivity through leadership and value based propositions which are sustainable, practical and customized to individual Organisations based on needs and resources. Once I am With an organisation my focus remains on exceeding the expectations and I integrate myself fully within the operational Model to get the best understanding of what actions need to be taken and how they should be implemented. I am well versed in HR management, business process mapping and implementation. I am a solution driven taking pro-active measures to ensure success. I have a dynamic approach and embrace change as a positive influence within business models. I am keen to interpret organizational data, turn this into quantified information that can be used to Enhance the profit landscape without disruption to current processes. Health and safety is always at the forefront of my work and I always endeavor to ensure that service levels in an organisation are beyond extraordinary at every step of the process. I work well with diverse groups Of people and provide leadership and support. My motivation is passion for the industry and this is fueled by constant engagement within a hospitality framework!