Bistro Live Meet Our Team - Find Out About Us
From our event Planners to our staff SERVING ON THE DAY
Who we are!
The directors
-
Mark Henderson
Director
I have 20 years experience in sales & marketing, primarily in the leisure/entertainment field. The first 10 years of my professional life was spent in 'corporate world' working for a large plc. This is where I met Fred and together we started Bistro Live...
Interesting Fact: Not only did I get my Sport Science Degree from Loughborough University, but I also studied ballet and dance!
-
Fred Harlow
Director
I have over 30 years experience in the management of leisure and entertainment businesses. I am the 'Operator' and you can normally find me in one of the 3 venues making sure we are still at the top of our game!
Interesting Fact: I often proclaim that I hate the stage - but give me a live band and you can't get me off (shhh... don't tell anyone!)
Party planners
-
kelly
Eggleton
Sales & Marketing Manager
“I’m Kelly, and I have been working at Bistro Live since 2010! I started off waitressing when I was 17, and look at me now :)"
Interesting Fact - I’m well known in Bistro Live for silly things I do and say. In fact, I have received the ‘blonde award’ at our company party more times than anyone else!
-
richard
Shenton
sales manager
“I’m Richard, I’ve worked for Bistro Live for nearly 8 years, and in that time I have worked as Leicester, Nottingham & Milton Keynes site leaders. I regularly attend the Business Club lunches, so if you’re interested in Corporate parties please don’t hesitate to contact me”
Interesting Fact – “I have a double jointed pelvis, which enables me to perform some pretty outstanding dance moves!”
-
Francesca
Orton
Marketing
Manager
"Hey, I’m Francesca! I started at Bistro Live as the Marketing Assistant when I graduated from the University of Lincoln. I enjoy keeping active and love being on the netball court as I am very competitive."
Interesting Fact: "I spend a lot of my time designing posters as I love graphic design."
-
Ellie
Clayton
milton keynes site leader
"Hi, I'm Ellie. I have been around Bistro Live for years, working on the floor and in the office. You've probably even seen or spoken to me in the past (or both)"
Interesting fact: "I always have some crazy colours in my hair, give it a few weeks and I'm walking into the office with a brand new colour"
-
Jess
Laird-Brucki
Party Planner
'Hi I’m Jess, I’m recently new to Bistro Live but the inner party animal in me can’t wait start my journey with the company. I may only be 4ft11 but don’t let that fool you. I’m far from cute and quiet, I can talk for England… with my endless storytelling and one liners.'
Interesting Fact: At only the age of 17 I worked and lived in Greece for 2 months.
-
Emma
Burdett
Party
Planner
"Hi, I’m Emma, I am recently new to the Bistro live team but I’m already feeling like part of the Bistro family. I am loving my adventure here. I enjoy baking and testing out new food/recipes"
Interesting fact – I love going to the cinema as it gives me an excuse to buy snacks and relax. I recently got a Labrador puppy named Koda who is super friendly and active
Head chefs
-
matt
Coleman
leicester head chef
"I started working for Bistro Live at 16 years old whilst I was at college, I then moved abroad to work in catering and other venues and learned a wide range of cooking skills. I came back to Bistro Live in 2014 as a Sous Chef and was promoted to head chef in 2017. I now have 13 year experience in catering, I am a very passionate chef and love the work I do!"
Interesting fact – I was hypnotised by Derren Brown when he came to Leicester for the infamous show and I ended up missing about 50% of the evening.
-
mark
Corpe
Nottingham
head chef
"Hi, my name is Mark and I am the Head Chef in Nottingham. I was the Sous Chef for over 8 years until August 2014, when I got promoted to head chef in Leicester. In September 2016 I was promoted again to become the head chef of our largest site, Nottingham. I have over 10 years broad experience in the catering and hospitality sector, including A la carte, banqueting, fine dining and private events."
Interesting fact - I am a very keen cake maker with a speciality in wedding cakes!
-
simon
shirley
mk head chef
"Hi, my name is Simon and I am the Head Chef in our Milton Keynes Venue. I joined Bistro Live in September 2016 after owning & managing many pubs and restaurants in the Milton Keynes Area. I have been working as a chef since I was 13, I won't tell you how many years that is in total!"
Interesting Fact - I lived abroad for a few years and owned my own restaurant in Tenerife!
Leicester team
-
sarah
Hodson
Training & Development Manager
"Hi, I’ve been working at Bistro Live since September 2009 and started off as a waitress. I’ve since progressed onto Senior Staff, Restaurant Supervisor, the Assistant Manager, Operations Manager and now Training and Development Manager"
Interesting fact – I am super competitive and very determined. I am also a fully qualified Nursery Nurse!
-
Ronnie
singh
Operations
Director
"Hi! I started working at Bistro Live in 2005 as a Waiter in our Leicester Venue.
From Waiter I moved to Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and then General Manager. Now I’m here as the Operations Director!"
Interesting Fact - I once studied for a number of years both Dance & Performing Arts!
-
Jack
Ferguson
General
manager
"Hi! I started at Bistro Live when I was a quiet, shy 17 year old, and I am now a not so quiet, not so shy 30 something year old. After a short working career elsewhere, I am now back at Bistro Live running our Leicester Restaurant! In the words of my favourite rapper… ‘Guess who’s back, back again!’"
Interesting Fact – I am related to ex US President Jimmy Carter
-
Ben
Smith
Assistant manager
“I started working at Bistro Live this year. After 10 years in the Hospitality industry, I am now the Assistant Manager at Bistro Live Leicester.”
Interesting fact - I have visited over 71 different countries in my short 30 years on this earth.
Nottingham team
-
Ronnie
singh
Operations
Director
"Hi! I started working at Bistro Live in 2005 as a Waiter in our Leicester Venue.
From Waiter I moved to Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and then General Manager. Now I’m here as the Operations Director!"
Interesting Fact - I once studied for a number of years both Dance & Performing Arts!
-
lee Oldham
General manager Designate
"Hi! I’ve been working at Bistro Live since 2013 and started off as a waiter whilst I was studying at University. I then progressed onto Senior Staff, Bar Supervisor, Restaurant Supervisor and have been the Assistant Manager since 2017."
Interesting fact - When the right song comes on you will more than likely see me on the floor busting out my high energy dancing; it’s not good but it will put a smile on your face!
-
tom
brown
Deputy General manager
"I started working at Bistro Live in our Nottingham venue during Christmas 2014. During that time I worked my way up to Restaurant Supervisor. Now I spend by time as an Assistant Manager in Leicester!"
Interesting Fact - I studied Criminology at university, so if there’s ever a chance to act like I’m in CSI I am definitely up for it!
MIlton KEYNES team
-
Ronnie
singh
Operations
Director
"Hi! I started working at Bistro Live in 2005 as a Waiter in our Leicester Venue.
From Waiter I moved to Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and then General Manager. Now I’m here as the Operations Director!"
Interesting Fact - I once studied for a number of years both Dance & Performing Arts!
-
rob
Muhirwa
general manager
"Hello, I'm Rob and my time at Bistro Live began whilst I was at university where I started front of house. I then got promoted to senior staff and was soon promoted to a full time supervisor after I graduated. I have worked myself up from the Assistant Manager to the General Manager…"
Interesting Fact - I have won 3 beat boxing competitions
