Craig Peploe

Experience

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  The Biltmore Los Angeles

  Feb 1991 - Jan 1994

  Operations Analyst / Cost Controller

  Opened in 1923 and located downtown in the heart of Los Angeles’s vibrant cultural district, this grand hotel is now re-named the Millennium Biltmore Hotel and has 683 beautiful guest rooms and suites. It has been the setting for countless movies and TV series over the years and features three restaurants, a cocktail and high tea lounge, two bars and over 6,500 m2 of meeting and banquet space.

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  Pan Pacific Hotels Group

  Feb 1994 - Jul 1996

  Catering Manager

  Appointed Catering Manager of the 5-star Pan Pacific Auckland, the largest hotel function and banquet operation in NZ, responsible for both the sales and operations. Carlton Hotels later purchased the property and re-branded it.

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  Carlton Hotels

  Jul 1996 - Aug 2000

  Director of Food & Beverage

  Transferred with Carlton Hotels to their to new Sydney property in July 1996 as Food & Beverage Manager. Returned to Auckland in October 1998 to take on a similar role but for a significantly bigger property.The Carlton Hotel Auckland, opened in 1990 and located in downtown Auckland, is now re-named the Rendezvous Grand Hotel and is New Zealand's largest hotel with 452 stylish guest rooms and suites. Until recently, it had NZ’s largest hotel Ballroom catering for 600 people sit-down dinners with and 15 modern meeting rooms in total. Its other Food and Beverage operations were extensive with a Café Restaurant, Katsura Japanese Restaurant, an Executive Club Lounge and the Atrium Lobby Lounge.The Carlton Crest Hotel Sydney is located at the southern end of Sydney’s Central Business District, Darling Harbour and China Town; it is now re-named the Novotel Sydney Central Hotel and has 251 tasteful guest rooms and suites. It features the historic Field House Restaurant and Bar, a 600 space car park, a Pool & Fitness Centre and an extensive Function Centre catering for up to 350 guests. Show less

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  RNZYS (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron)

  Sept 2000 - Apr 2013

  General Manager

  Established in 1871, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is New Zealand’s premier sailing yacht club with some 2,500 members. Its diversified operation includes sailing, youth training, retail, a significant food & beverage operation and the subsidiary, Kawau Island Yacht Club. Its reputation and unmatched record of success with the many high profile sailing and diverse hospitality events it hosts, ensures that it occupies a position of great prestige both in New Zealand as well as on the international stage.It is situated in a prime sea-front location with impressive facilities including an up-market restaurant, a more casual brasserie restaurant, the Dinghy Locker “yachties” bar (including a takeaway style burger bar), the elegant Squadron Ballroom which can cater for 300 person sit-down dinners and an additional four stylish function rooms, all supported by two well equipped kitchens. Show less

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  Gift Directory Ltd

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2014

  Administrator

  Worked with Gift Directory Ltd with a focus primarily on Financial, Administration & Marketing

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  Metlifecare

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2019

  Village Manager at The Poynton

  The Poynton is the premium retirement village on Auckland’s North Shore. Its hotel style setting offers outstanding facilities, and spacious upscale apartments providing unrivalled comfort and security for its 360 residents who have access to Café & Restaurant dining, extensive sporting & leisure activities and excellent social and entertainment events. It has 242 independent apartments (ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms), 15 serviced apartments and 5 care suites. It has 62 employees in total with 45 FTEs. Show less

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  Compass Group

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  General Manager Operations

  Responsible for 40+ sites and 500+ employees, accountable for the development and delivery of the strategic operational direction and driving operational excellence across the aged care and private hospital sectors. This included leading, managing and providing direction for: operations excellence, client relationships, contract management, business development, retention, sector plan development and sector growth initiatives.Compass Group PLC is the world’s largest food and hospitality support services company. Compass operates in more than 50 countries, employs more than 500,000 people and serves more than four billion meals every year. Compass has been delivering food and hospitality services in New Zealand for more than 25 years and is the country's largest food services company. The New Zealand team of more than 4,000 people operate over 300 sites from Whangarei to Scott Base in Antarctica and everywhere in between. Show less

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  Metlifecare

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2025

  Village Manager at Parkside Village (formerly Selwyn Heights)

  Parkside Village (formerly part of The Selwyn Foundation before being purchased by Metlifecare in March 2022) is an upscale retirement village, situated in Central Auckland offering 12.5 acres of park-like grounds, a beautifully designed village, spacious apartments and villas and peace of mind for its residents and their families. There are exceptional sporting facilities including large swimming and spa pools, 2 gymnasiums and a six-rink bowling green. The residents also enjoy Cafe and restaurant dining, multiple leisure activities and a vibrant social scene. There are 221 independent apartments (ranging from one to three bedrooms), 24 villas, a 48-bed care home and hospital and a 12-bed memory support (dementia) centre, with 360 residents calling it home. Metlifecare is a leading developer and operator of retirement villages and care homes, which provide fulfilling lifestyles to thousands of New Zealanders. An ambitious five-year strategy is now underway, underpinning an exciting journey of growth and transformation. Show less

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  Generus Living

  Feb 2025 - now

  General Manager at The Foundation

  The Foundation is about retirement without compromise, it is a place to enjoy one’s retirement years with security, vitality and engagement with everything from its prime central location to its quality, refinement, attention to detail and most importantly, comfort.The Nathan residences are finished and work is underway on the second building, Abbott residences. The peace and quiet of the residences is further enhanced by the tranquility and landscaped beauty of the surroundings and pathways seamlessly opening on to The Domain next door. Yet all of this is in the superb precinct of Parnell - arguably the most dynamic and vibrant heart of New Zealand’s most dynamic and vibrant city.The restoration of Pearson House is now complete. This historic heritage building features a stylish eatery, a boutique cinema, and an art studio. Residents can enjoy the Drawing Room, Reading Room and wellness facilities.Interior designer Stewart Harris has crafted a luxurious interior, blending Neo-Georgian architecture with modern elegance, offering a unique space for entertaining family and friends. Show less