Novotel Sydney Parramatta would like to introduce our newest recruit and talent, Adam Jones, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.

Adam’s passion and love for the food and beverage industry began at the age of 18 when he and a friend decided to purchase a café on Sydney’s northern beaches. Through his hard work and determination, they turned around the café’s dying reputation to be a shining star in its region and five years later sold it off for his next challenge. Adam went on to work as a manager for various restaurants including David Chan’s 3 hat restaurant, Momofuku at The Star and being part of the opening of fine dining establishments like Seed Cuisine and Burnt Orange in Mosman.

Striving to constantly develop and refine his skills and knowledge, Adam followed his heart and allowed himself to be charmed by the world of hotels and working for a company like Accor. Adam took on all the challenges and his talent was quickly noted and this saw him being placed in numerous Food and Beverage positions at various hotels in the Accor chain. Proving to be a valuable asset, and demonstrating his abilities, it was no surprise that Adam received a promotion as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Novotel Sydney Parramatta. 

Living by his value that ‘success is a journey, not a destination’ Adam began his role as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Novotel Sydney Parramatta supporting Food and Beverage Manager, Kristiana Terkes and Executive Chef, Pierre Wong. This ‘A Team’ strive to deliver the best Parramatta has to offer, most recently successfully hosting the Parramatta Lord Mayor’s ‘State of the city’ address.

Along this journey, the pristine and well presented Adam has another side that adds to his charm and appeal.  This is the competitive and artistic side of Adam as a professional in both dirt bike racing and as a graffiti artist. Adam has many state titles and championships under his belt since riding dirt bikes from the age of 8 years old. While in high school, the exploration of his creativity also began and he was soon commissioned for art pieces in cafes, children’s bedrooms, shopping centers and even on someone’s private boat. 

Adam describes his talents with the saying ‘True creativity is authentic and not eccentric’ in the approach that only once you have a general relationship with a subject can you be truly creative with it.  This approach is taken with him into the work place, where there is a constant focus on delivering true customer service.

To experience the charm of Adam and his team, come along to Two Forks Restaurant and Bar for dinner or after work drinks. Chef Pierre has also launched his amazing new menu! Visit www.novotelparramatta.com.au