ASIA has always done very well on adhering to the highest standards and we are now ready to take sustainability to the next level . The traceability of the produce we buy and the amount of waste that ’ s generated from our hotels are two areas which I am particularly passionate about tackling for a start .”
Whitehead brings a wealth of experience across the global food and beverage sector , having worked for companies such as the Shangri-La , Hilton Group in the UK , Hyatt in Australia and even opened up a number of restaurants in the Middle East with the Jumeirah Group .
This international experience , gleaned from working in kitchens across the world for hotel groups , has provided Whitehead with the skills and capabilities required to establish a new system across a global operations . “ Hygiene and sustainability has become much more of a focus in recent years , and hotels and suppliers need to work much harder than before to stay at the top of the game . Sustainability efforts require not just commitment but also an investment of resources , and that often needs to be balanced with operating costs ,” says Whitehead .
“ When I came on board , we partnered with a company called Diversey and together launched a global programme on food safety
“ It ’ s all about keeping the guest in house and staying with us ,” says Whitehead . “ Guest experience is crucial and outsourcing is key to enabling greater guest experience ”
— Golden Whitehead , Vice President , Food & Beverage at Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Marketplace , Pan Pacific Yangon , Myanmar
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