Heath
Area Manager, International Hospitality Brands, Melbourne
I had the pleasure of working with Andrew for a little over a year. It didn’t take long for Andrew to connect who I was and what my internal drivers were. A level of connection I’ve never experienced before without a sense of judgment. Andrew has influenced my decision-making skills through building meaningful connections and trusting my self. This is where I saw the real potential in self an awakening as such. If you want to make a real impact in yourself, business or in life without any fluff, then Andrew is your man.
Previously I called him a work colleague, now I call him a friend.
Lee
The Restaurant Group, UK
Andrew provided me with an alternate view of almost every problem I faced as a hospitality operator. As a result, I grew personally and professionally.
I developed a skill for challenging results and motivating people which gave way to to a fire for improving both myself and the people around me during my time with Andrew. Andrew was the first person I can recall in my professional career to highlight my own skills to me and really galvanize my mentality. Something that has served me well in my career progress to executive level.
Glenn
The Restaurant Partner, Melbourne
Probably the most notable way I feel you have impacted my life personally is in running and becoming healthier. With your guidance, coaching, and encouragement I have ingrained running into my life! You spent your private time to help me with a goal and without your mentoring I would have never been able to complete a marathon. To this day you continue to inspire me to get out and run even when I'm tired by seeing you leading by example. This is something I will take with me for the rest of my life. Professionally I loved observing the way you always thought quickly on your feet coming up with very thoughtful, measured and pragmatic answers and solutions.
This is something that I have since tried to emulate when dealing with my own team. Your high level thinking and ability to build relationships coupled with unapologetic high standards was what drove our team to great success during some difficult times.
Ricky
The Group Restaurant Director, UK
Andrew is a gifted and talented individual, who I was lucky enough to have as my coach. He clearly demonstrates a fantastic skill set in the multi-site leadership role, whilst clearly making it fun for his team he delivers outstanding results.
I would not hesitate in recommending Andrew due to his drive, professionalism
insight into the industry and the value he brings to any team he is a part of.
Abhishek
The Restaurant Partner, Melbourne
I worked with Andrew at Grill’d Healthy Burger Pty from Nov 2018 to March 2020. Andrew is an exceptional mentor with a strong work ethic and a compassionate leader always focusing on personal growth of his colleagues.
He is a strong believer in investing in people, embedding positive behaviours and driving strong positive culture within large teams, always prioritizing people, process and safety over numbers. I clearly remember, as a business some of our targets seemed unachievable or even unreasonable prior to Andrew’s tenure. Andrew always said ‘preach the why and your team will appreciate every task more‘, a simple approach that quite simply turned some very challenging results to consistently positive outcomes for +30 business within Grill’d VIC, which even to date continues to be our way off approaching every new challenge, process or change. Andrew had immense faith in his team and was always available for anyone who needed a moment to chat or needed counsel, be it work or personal. Very generous with his time regardless his commitments across various other things he had to get done, ‘people and family first’ was Andrew’s mantra. I had the opportunity to spend time with Andrew whether it by phone, one-to-ones and even a run or two on Friday mornings before work in addition to numerous coffee chats.
We discussed family, business and more. Andrew was always very honest
transparent and caring. Never hesitant to share his experience, knowledge and has on many occasions provided meaningful counsel that has empowered positive personal and professional growth. A true people’s person, he has an enthusiastic and energetic vibe that brings out the best in people.
Truly, an inspiring human. Andrew’s wealth of knowledge and expertise across a range of areas is something I aspire to achieve.