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Sunnil Panjabi
Operations Director/General Manager
Sunnil Panjabi is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of restaurant, café, bar, and pub management experience in London, Oxford, and Birmingham.
He has managed multiple sites with up to 200 employees and £7M in annual turnover, working with top chefs at Michelin-level establishments and large restaurant groups.
Sunnil's expertise lies in strategic planning to drive business growth, increase revenues, manage costs efficiently, and lead diverse teams.
With entrepreneurial acumen, he has successfully operated an award-winning restaurant business encompassing various cuisines and concepts such as French, Indian, British, Fine Dining, Casual Dining, and more.
His specialization is in casual dining venues located in city centers, catering to working professionals, corporate events, private dining, tourists, and tours.
Sunnil Panjabi is well-versed in leveraging digital marketing tools, databases, and networks to enhance business performance.
Educationally, he holds an MBA in Hotel Management from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, an MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) from ESSEC, and has studied at Oxford University and Winchester College.
Throughout his career, Sunnil has held key roles such as Restaurant Consultant, Project Manager, Owner/Manager of an award-winning gastropub, General Manager, Operations Director, and Assistant Manager at various renowned establishments like The Punch Tavern, Atlantic Bar & Grill, Chez Gerard, Peach Pubs, and Blanc Brasseries Limited.