thomas proxa

Enigma Consultancy - Managing Director
Enigma Solutions -
Consultant / Marketing and Sales Director


Responsible for:

•  Middle and Senior Management
•  Executive Searches
•  All levels of Chefs
•  Recruitment Campaigns
•  Restaurant Consultancy


Recruiting for:
•  Four and Five Star Luxury Hotels
•  Country House Hotels and Relais Châteaux Properties
•  Restaurants and Bars with accolades

Thomas acquired his training and managerial experience over sixteen years, working for various prestigious establishments.

He started his career at Bertorelli's as a Management Trainee and worked his way through the ranks at restaurants like
Corney & Barrow, The Greenhouse (with Gary Rhodes) and
Langan's Brasserie. Thomas then opened two sites for Group Flo UK in '97 and '98 as General Manager; He then moved on to work for Rebecca Mascaranhas as Operations Manager at Sonny's and The Phoenix.

Since establishing Enigma Recruitment and Consultancy four years ago, Thomas has gained a high profile client portfolio consisting mainly of four and five star Luxury Hotels, Country Houses and Relais Châteaux properties along with prestigious restaurants and bars.

Thomas specialises in Management Recruitment and Restaurant Consultancy. He has vast experience at the sharp end and combines this with a genuine enthusiasm to lead Enigma.

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marco

business manager/senior consultant

Michelle began her career at grass roots level managing rural based restaurants. From this vital platform, she moved to London based companies to take responsibility for the setting up of a number of retail food outlets as well as taking on a role within the management team of a new fine dining city based restaurant. Having gained essential and invaluable experience within the hospitality sector at the top level, Michelle was approached to work on a project opening a number of eateries at Liberty in London.

Although Michelle’s forte is in restaurant management/consulting, she brings with her the benefit of a background in sales & advertising and understands the importance of successful marketing to aid business growth. Michelle has a strong, confident approach to her clients and their needs. She is driven to succeed and her enthusiasm for the restaurant industry gives those she works for the drive to reach their goals.

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marco

Communication, Sales and Fundraising Training
Corporate and Executive Coaching
Leadership & Team Development
Fundraising Strategy Development
Organisational Strategy Development
Personal Development
Change Management
Executive Coach & Trainer

Prior to launching Quiddity Solutions in 2002, Adie gained over 20 years experience in managing organisations and teams in a variety of roles including leader of senior management, marketing and fundraising teams and deputy chief executive of a national charity.

A lover of variety and challenge, Adie has worked with – and continues to learn from – the best coaches, trainers and mentors in the world. By such collaboration, Adie’s skills remain fresh, and he is able to bring that highest level of skill, learning and care to you.

Over the years – as a trainer, coach and team leader – he has worked with nearly 5000 people.

Adie is an extraordinary man and an extraordinary coach. He imparts his knowledge and experience with patience, humour and enthusiasm and is a tremendous asset for enigma and all our clients.

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sabrina

Enigma Solutions -
Senior Events Consultant


With over a decade of experience in the Hospitality industry, Sabrina has concentrated her expertise from years of organising events in Hotels, Caterers & Michelin starred restaurants into becoming the new Events & Catering arm of Enigma Solutions.

Having organised hundreds of events including: Weddings, Corporate Dinners, Bar Mitzvahs, Red-Carpet Events and Restaurant & Product launches, you can be sure that your even is in the best possible hands.

Previous client testimonials available on request.

Contact details for Sabrina Ghayour:marco

 

senior bar consultant

During Denis's career, which has spanned more then a decade, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working for some of London's top bars and restaurants. He started working for the Roux Brothers at '24' (NatWest Tower 42) now Rhodes 24, quickly making his way to the managerial echelons. He later moved to Mayfair to work at Brian Turner's restaurant as Bar Manager and later to set-up and open the cocktail bar at the prestigious IOD in Pall Mall. He currently is working as Bar Manager at the Rosewood Bar @ Gordon Ramsey’s Michelin starred Maze.

Highly motivated, Denis has also taken part in competitions, organised private events for VIP's, cocktail lists and run various bar training courses and sessions. Denis specialises in bar consultancy, specifically in setting-up new bars, cocktail lists, brand training and organising cocktail events.

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Sales Manager (Hospitality Fashion)

Gianbattista has been working with his family business since 1992 when he took his high school diploma in scientific studies. Afterwards he attended two majors in Analysis and Business Organization in Milan at the Carlo Secoli Institute, the most important Italian Business School for the Fashion Industry.

Due to his family’s company, he managed to work for the biggest wholesalers in Italy and for some famous and notable Italian Fashion Houses including D&G. Up to 2005 he worked as a consultant for these firms managing the creation of some of their products. Afterwards he decided to face a new challenge and switch to work wear clothing, uniforms and to the promotional clothing market. Gianbattista’s eye for detail, experience and intuitive hospitality fashion designs will give our clients the opportunity to make a positive visual impact to their employee’s appearances.

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Marketing Director (Hospitality Fashion)

Nicole took a degree in Public Relations and Advertising with a major in Business Tourism and Events Organisation. She worked as a graphic designer in a PR company in Milan where she created adverts for Teorema Tour and other clients.. In 2005 she joined a fashion company as Head of Communication. Her profile was wide-ranging and included organization of fashion shows and opening events, marketing of the company’s retail chain, creation of adverts and company profile materials, liaising with buyers. Nicola’s organizational skills and abilities to coordinate and oversee the running of the hospitality fashion brand of Enigma will ad an invaluable service to all our clients.

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thomas proxa

Enigma Systems -
Technical Director

Kevin has been working in the Hospitality IT market for the past 25 years. In the 1980s Kevin worked for Checkout Computer Systems designing and developing Touch Screen EPoS terminals and was instrumental in the roll-out of over 3000 systems in the UK

After leaving XN Corporation (formally Checkout) Kevin started KCell Services Ltd providing maintenance and repair services to the Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants.

Contact details for Kevin Coetzee:contact details for Kevin

thomas proxa

Enigma Systems -
Sales Director

John has been in the IT sales industry for over 27 years. John worked with several major corporations and groups like McDonalds Hotels, THF, Scottish and Newcastle.

After the year 2000 “crisis”, John decided that consultancy rather than system sales was the way forward and formed his own company.

In 2003 Kevin and John formed TISSL ltd with the intention to develop the “Best EPOS Solution in the World” by combining fantastic software with reliable and modern hardware. They strongly believe that this combination can only be successful with a foundation of Support Services.

Contact details for John Tod:contact details for John


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