Making a difference to hospitality though experienced innovative working from start-ups to training and development.
OUR SERVICES
Whether you’re a start up business or experienced operator Igniting Hospitality has a vast array of knowledge and resources to support, advise, analysis, coach, inspire or connect. The warm engaging style, positive, innovative way of working, hands on approach backed by years of experience and a network sec...
Making a difference to hospitality though experienced innovative working from start-ups to training and development.
OUR SERVICES
Whether you’re a start up business or experienced operator Igniting Hospitality has a vast array of knowledge and resources to support, advise, analysis, coach, inspire or connect. The warm engaging style, positive, innovative way of working, hands on approach backed by years of experience and a network second to none means that Igniting Hospitality will have the resources to make a difference to you and your business.
Project & Crisis Management
Concept Design & Launch
People Training & Development
Elevating Customer Service
Company Culture & Sustained Success
Financial Analysis & Investment Sourcing
Public Speaking
Technology & CRM Implementation
Board Support & Leadership
Projects & Company Portfolio
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OUR STORY
Simon King
Simon King has over 25 years experience in the hospitality profession and has managed a diverse range of hospitality businesses from the small luxury hotels in West Sussex where he grew up to the international renowned establishments worldwide. After completing an HND in Hospitality Management Simon developed his career in London at The Lanesborough and then The Ritz. In 2000, after winning the UK Young Chef Young Waiter of the Year, he met Gordon Ramsay and joined him as restaurant manager in his flagship 3 Michelin Star Restaurant in Royal Hospital Road. Simon spent over 5yrs with the Gordon Ramsay Group, offering management support at Claridge’s and The Connaught before opening The Savoy Grill with Marcus Wareing in 2003. In 2007 Simon continued to develop his career, opening Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane and Skylon a D&D property within the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank.
In 2009 Simon returned to the 3 Michelin Star environment with Heston Blumenthal and the Fat Duck taking on the role of Operations Manager and playing an integral part in the company’s growth and development. He managed the expansion of the business from two to five properties including the award winning 2 Michelin Star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in the Mandarin Oriental London.
Simon was given the opportunity to travel and work for Danny Meyers Union Street Hospitality Group and in October 2014 he took over their Flagship Restaurant The Modern in New York. While in charge he took the business to new heights, gaining their second Michelin Star, launching Hospitality Included and being involved in the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants.
After a whirlwind few years Simon returned to London to once again work for Gordon Ramsay this time as his Operations Director for all 16 sites as well as two locations in France.
In March 2018 Simon was given the opportunity to join one of the most dynamic exciting restaurant groups in London JKS as their Operations Director. In his time with the group he oversaw 5 new openings including Brigadiers and the relaunch of their flagship restaurant Gymkhana.
Simon has an unmistakable passion for the industry, a proven track record, a love for training and nurturing talent and an infectious drive and positivity.
He is a fellow member of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, gives talks at Hospitality Events and Catering Colleges, he participates in many national industry competitions and is lead judge and organiser of the Young Chef Young Waiter of the Year Competition.
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