With over 28 years experience in the Food and Beverage Industry, Mario has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is a results oriented, hard working and passionate professional who thrives on challenges, with a reputation for consistent service delivery within Western Australia, Nationally and Internationally.
 
Since completing his Hotel Administration and Food Technology studies, Mario who started his career as a qualified chef has worked in quality establishments in Australia and overseas in various roles in Food Production including Cook Fresh and Cook-Chill, Customer Service, Specification, Catering Standards, Operations, Business Improvement, Project Management and is an experienced and respected Hospitality Management and Design Consultant.

To consolidate his knowledge and experience Mario also completed a post graduate qualification of Corporate Management from Deakin University, Geelong Victoria and has traveled extensively through USA, Europe and Asia. Mario is also a Professional Member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (F.C.S.I).

Mario has as a Consultant been involved with the following:
Foodservice Design Feasibility Studies and Business Reviews
Master-planning Concept Plans and Design
Council Development Approval (DA) Food Production – Cook-Chill & Cook Serve
Liquor Licensing Advisory Services Public Interest Assessments
Application of Quality Systems & HACCP Lease Negotiations
Project Management Expressions of Interest (EOI) Campaigns
Assist with new Business Start-ups Food Safety Audits

Despite if busy work schedule Mario loves giving back to the community actively volunteering his time over the years at Santa Maria College, St Thomas Moore Church, Personal Advocacy for Adults with special needs, The Goan Overseas Association to name a few.

Division

  • APD

Education/Experience

Hotel Administration and Food TechnologysPost Graduate qualification of Corporate ManagementOver 28 years experience in Food & BeverageFood Service ConsultantManagement & Design Consultant

Market Segments

  • Airport Facilities
  • Amusement & Theme Parks
  • Business and Industry/Food Services
  • Casinos
  • Clubs
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Convenience Stores
  • Correctional Facilities/Prisons
  • Family Restaurants
  • Fast Food Restaurants
  • Fine Dining
  • Government Services
  • Hospitals/Healthcare
  • Hotels/Motels
  • In Flight Catering
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Museums
  • Primary & Secondary Schools
  • Residential Care
  • Resorts
  • Retail
  • Sports Arenas
  • Supermarkets
  • Tourism
  • Transport

Area Of Expertise

  • Accounting & Financial Controls
  • Business Strategy
  • Concept Development
  • Contract Management
  • Dietary & Nutrition
  • Distribution & Procurement
  • Energy & Environment
  • Finance Raising/Corporate Finance
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Foodservice Merchandising
  • Franchising
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Interior Design
  • ITT (Catering Business)
  • Kitchen Design
  • Laundry Design
  • Litigation Support/Expert Witness
  • Management Recruitment & Development
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Menu & Recipe Development
  • Operating Procedure & Systems
  • Operating Review
  • Quality Management
  • Sustainability
  • Training

Food Facility Design

  • Yes

Management Advisory Services

  • Yes

Membership Grade

  • Professional

Profession

  • Consultant

Employer

  • Hospitality Total Services (Aus) Pty Ltd

Profile Title

  • Director_Senior Consultant

Location

Address

Suite 2, 48 Kishorn Road, Perth, Western Australia, 6153, Australia