Christian Black

Christian Black has a diverse range of work experience in the hospitality industry. Christian began their career as a Chef de Rang at Côte Brasserie, where they gained a strong foundation in French cuisine. Christian then worked as a Sales & Events Assistant at the Bermondsey Square Hotel, where they gained experience in reservations, events, and sales and marketing.

Christian's career progressed as they joined Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, starting as a Sales & Reservations Agent before being promoted to Sales Executive and then Sales Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for driving sales and partnerships, managing the market segments, and representing the hotel internationally.

After their time at Le Manoir, Christian joined Langham Hospitality Group as a Sales Manager and later as an Assistant Director of Sales. Christian worked closely with renowned chef patrons Albert Roux OBE and Michel Roux Jr. to drive revenues for private dining, conference, and event business at the Langham, London Hotel.

Christian then moved to Harrods as the Head of Sales, Restaurants, overseeing sales, partnerships, and events for the 26 venue restaurant & bar division. Christian later took on the role of Group Head of Business Development, Restaurants, where they led the commercial teams on various initiatives, including new partnerships, sales activity, product development, and client acquisition for Harrods hospitality.

Most recently, Christian worked as the Head of Sales, Corporate at SUPPER London, where they played a key role in the company's sales strategy.

Overall, Christian has demonstrated expertise in sales, business development, and team leadership within the hospitality industry.

Christian Black has completed the following education programs:

- In 2019, Christian Black attended the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and obtained a Level 2 Intermediate certification in Wines & Spirits. The field of study for this program is not specified.

- In 2018, Christian Black also attended the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and obtained a Level 1 Foundation certification in Wines & Spirits. The field of study for this program is not specified.

Christian Black's previous education history includes:

- Attendance at Magdalen College School, Oxford. The specific details of their degree or field of study are not provided.

- Attendance at the University of Leeds. Again, the specific details of their degree or field of study are not provided.

No additional certifications or degrees are listed beyond the ones provided.