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Dave Singam

Bracken Ridge

Summary

Sports Event Role Dedicated Events and Hospitality management professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Director

Singam Investments Pty Ltd
05.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for the operations, sales & marketing and Human Resources’ requirements of the company
  • Accountable for maintaining relationships with Caxton Catering, The Gabba Stadium, Wine n Dine m catering, Zen Catering, Cuisine on Cue, The Morton Club, Alfreshco catering by Alastair McLeod, Sunshine Coast Turf Club.

Event manager, catering

World Defenses Show 2024
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for the contact manager of the main caterer- Compass Arabia for delivery of the Hospitality suites, stand catering, concession catering and the main Falcon restaurant
  • I am contracted by Russell Partnership Collective, the catering consultant to the World Defenses Show 2024 organising committee
  • My roles is as to be the liaison between the caterers and the organising committee
  • I am also involved in been the liaison between stake holders, exhibitors’ and government entities
  • I am current on contract until the 10th of February 2024.

Catering, Cleaning and Waste manager

Red Sea International Film Festival 2023
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for operationally managing the Catering, Cleaning and Waste contractors at the internal and external venues within the venue
  • I managed the expectations of RSIFF 23 organising committee for the venue
  • I was contracted by ProductionGlue project management company
  • I worked closely with the management of the incumbent caterer and cleaning companies
  • I worked closely with venue management, internal and external stakeholders.

Catering Cleaning and Waste manager

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for operationally managing the Catering, Cleaning and Waste contractors at the stadium
  • I managed the expectations of FIFA for a world cup venue
  • I worked closely with the management of the incumbent caterer and cleaning companies
  • I worked closely with venue management, internal and external stakeholders.

Catering Cluster Manager

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Supreme Committee)
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for the overall catering operations of the 8 stadium Last Mile and concessions
  • 43 Overlay and semi-permanent infrastructures
  • I was responsible for 4 venue managers and 8 assistant managers
  • The Last Mile operation was catered by 6 caterers over the 8 stadiums
  • The role included catering contract management, 3rd party client relationships, Last Mile Catering project coordination, Overlay and MEP coordination, cluster operational management and financial reconciliation
  • Managed the master concessionaire for the Last Mile Activation, 64 kiosks across 7 Stadium Last Mile
  • The activation were operational on match days.

Commercial Cookery Trainer

Brighton College Brisbane
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Commercial cookery trainer to local and international students at the college
  • My role included theory concepts and practical training in college kitchen
  • I did workplace assessments for my students at their workplace
  • It was a fulfilling role as I had to communicate with Indian, Nepal and Sri Lankan students.

Venue Manager Catering, Cleaning and Waste

Gold Coast2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Project and contract management of three service contractors
  • Planned and executed the service delivery for the Oxenford studios venue
  • 64 schedule events over 14 days to a successful completion
  • Build a great relationship with internal and external stakeholders over a short period of time.

Owner/ Chef

the Odd Couple Restaurant
10.2009 - 04.2011
  • Managed overall performance of the restaurant, kitchen and dining room
  • As owner took total ownership of the operation, key driver for quality, standards, training of staff, customer relationships and financial viability of the restaurant.

Owner

Lionhospitality (Australia)
08.2005 - 10.2009
  • Responsible for the operations, sales & marketing and human resources of the company
  • Since inception, Lionhospitality has secure contracts with Hayman Island resort,(Delaware North Companies Australia (Athlete’s village, Commonwealth games 2006, 15th Asian Games, Doha, Qatar(Working for DAGOC), The Gabba stadium, Suncorp stadium and major international hotels and Function Centres in Brisbane.

Venue Catering Manager

15th Doha Asian Games Organising Committee Qatar
06.2006 - 01.2007
  • I worked for the organising committee in catering programme
  • I was the venue catering manager for Hamad Aquatic Centre and catering management team for Sport City precinct
  • The Sport City precinct consists of 6 venues
  • Khalifa stadium which held the opening and closing ceremonies
  • My main responsibilities were to assist the head of catering in planning and implementing policies and procedures
  • Modelling and developing competition operating plans for all catering outlets
  • Evaluation and management of three master caterers
  • Ensuring the highest levels of customer service, financial and labour management, menu development, food production handling and storage, quality control, health and safety.

Contract Chef and Team leader

2006 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village
02.2006 - 04.2006
  • Worked for Project Manager and Executive chef for shift management of the kitchen and dining room
  • Contract chef hire management for 25 chefs from Brisbane
  • Liaised with Organising committee venue team during operational period
  • Monitored HACCAP and WPHS systems were maintained Constantly.

Function Centre manager

Harbour Function Centre (North Harbour Stadium NZ)
08.2001 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for the operations, sales & marketing of the function centre
  • Manage relationships with department heads for security, housekeeping and food & beverage
  • Main focus is to grow the conference and function business
  • Oversee the event day catering for large events with contract caterer- Spotless Services(NZ) Limited.

Deputy Site Manager

Spotless Services (NZ) Limited
04.2000 - 07.2001
  • Responsible along with the Site Manager for the overall operation of this site
  • Management of 80 personnel via four line managers in the catering, bar, accommodation and cleaning services.

Operations Manager

Spotless Services (NZ) Limited
03.1997 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for the operations of 15 medium to large size sites within the Auckland region
  • Total of 50 staff, 13 of which were Site Managers
  • Responsibilities included financial management and troubleshooting problem areas
  • Client base included Coca-Cola NZ, Montana Wines, Stagecoach Auckland, Amway, Total Logistics Company, Carter Holt Harvey and Meadow lea Foods

Location Manager

Company Catering Company Limited
06.1995 - 02.1997
  • Responsibilities included day-to-day operations of the site, purchasing supplies and approving vendors
  • Managed three cost centre sites with 15 team members.

Location Manager

Allied Liquor Merchant
12.1994 - 06.1995
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations including food production and the overall financial success of this location.

Relief Manager & Chef

Company Catering Company Limited
04.1993 - 10.1994
  • Part time position while at university
  • Weekends and holidays Relief Manager & Chef for various sites that the company managed (schools, rest homes to corporate and commercial cafes).

Chef de Partie

Pan Pacific Hotel
10.1990 - 03.1993
  • Managed the shifts at Café Pacifique, during this period I prepared Italian cuisine and subsequently managed the banquet kitchen operations
  • Experienced preparation of various types of cuisines, learned culinary and presentation skills.

Chef de Partie

Auckland Convention Centre
02.1990 - 10.1990
  • Managed a medium sized kitchen team under executive chef Carl Rayner, producing buffets, set and a la carte menus, and catering for large numbers.

Chef

Wheelers Restaurant
05.1988 - 12.1989
  • Worked with renowned chef, Peter Thornley, in this fine dining restaurant in Ponsonby
  • Progressed to the pastry section where all the desserts were made from scratch.

Western Cuisine Chef

Cherating Holiday Villa
01.1987 - 04.1988
  • Responsible for the preparation of western style a la carte cuisine.

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE 40116 -

Blueprint Career Development

BA (Management Studies) -

University of Auckland

Advance Diploma in Ayurveda and Panchakarma -

Anjali Ayurveda school and research centre
02.2020

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Tafe Queensland
07.2005

Comptia A+ Hardware and Operating system Fundamentals -

New Horizon Training Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2001

Effective Business Writing -

New Zealand Institute of Management
03.1998

Microsoft Excel -

Ace Computer Training Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
07.1997

Situational Leadership Training -

Blanchard Training & Development
06.1997

Health & Safety (Hazard Identification) -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Employee Relations -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Managing Performance -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Recruitment & Selection -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Customer Training Program -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Sexual Harassment -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

One to One Teaching Skills -

Spotless Services Limited
03.1997

Fundamental of Food and Beverage Control -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board
Brisbane, QLD
05.1990

Cocktail Making -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board
08.1989

Cocktail Making -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board
08.1989

Apprenticeship in Kitchen Operations -

Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.1987

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Team Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Issues Resolution
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Crisis Management
  • Staff Development
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Budget Control
  • Negotiation
  • Facilities Management
  • Contract Management
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Inventory Tracking and Management

Timeline

Event manager, catering

World Defenses Show 2024
12.2023 - 02.2024

Catering, Cleaning and Waste manager

Red Sea International Film Festival 2023
11.2023 - 12.2023

Catering Cleaning and Waste manager

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
07.2023 - 09.2023

Catering Cluster Manager

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Supreme Committee)
05.2022 - 04.2023

Commercial Cookery Trainer

Brighton College Brisbane
10.2020 - 10.2021

Venue Manager Catering, Cleaning and Waste

Gold Coast2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2018

Company Director

Singam Investments Pty Ltd
05.2011 - Current

Owner/ Chef

the Odd Couple Restaurant
10.2009 - 04.2011

Venue Catering Manager

15th Doha Asian Games Organising Committee Qatar
06.2006 - 01.2007

Contract Chef and Team leader

2006 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village
02.2006 - 04.2006

Owner

Lionhospitality (Australia)
08.2005 - 10.2009

Function Centre manager

Harbour Function Centre (North Harbour Stadium NZ)
08.2001 - 06.2005

Deputy Site Manager

Spotless Services (NZ) Limited
04.2000 - 07.2001

Operations Manager

Spotless Services (NZ) Limited
03.1997 - 04.2000

Location Manager

Company Catering Company Limited
06.1995 - 02.1997

Location Manager

Allied Liquor Merchant
12.1994 - 06.1995

Relief Manager & Chef

Company Catering Company Limited
04.1993 - 10.1994

Chef de Partie

Pan Pacific Hotel
10.1990 - 03.1993

Chef de Partie

Auckland Convention Centre
02.1990 - 10.1990

Chef

Wheelers Restaurant
05.1988 - 12.1989

Western Cuisine Chef

Cherating Holiday Villa
01.1987 - 04.1988

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE 40116 -

Blueprint Career Development

BA (Management Studies) -

University of Auckland

Advance Diploma in Ayurveda and Panchakarma -

Anjali Ayurveda school and research centre

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Tafe Queensland

Comptia A+ Hardware and Operating system Fundamentals -

New Horizon Training Centre

Effective Business Writing -

New Zealand Institute of Management

Microsoft Excel -

Ace Computer Training Centre

Situational Leadership Training -

Blanchard Training & Development

Health & Safety (Hazard Identification) -

Spotless Services Limited

Employee Relations -

Spotless Services Limited

Managing Performance -

Spotless Services Limited

Recruitment & Selection -

Spotless Services Limited

Customer Training Program -

Spotless Services Limited

Sexual Harassment -

Spotless Services Limited

One to One Teaching Skills -

Spotless Services Limited

Fundamental of Food and Beverage Control -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board

Cocktail Making -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board

Cocktail Making -

Hotel & Catering Industry Training Board

Apprenticeship in Kitchen Operations -

Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management

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