Nicky Leach

I studied for a Professional Catering Craft Diploma at University College Birmingham and progressed onto the Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management.

I then went into bar management with Embassy Hotels. After six months I took on the additional role of Assistant Restaurant Manager. Two years later I was Restaurant and Bars Manager. During my time with Embassy I was part of the transition from Embassy Hotels to Jarvis Hotels to Ramada Jarvis Hotels. I did move over to Moat House Hotels as Restaurant and Bars Manager to experience a different venue. I then returned to Ramada Jarvis after one year with Moat House Hotels.

I completed a Bachelor of Philosophy in Hospitality, and joined University College Birmingham as a lecturer in 2001, and I am currently studying for a Masters in Learning and Teaching Vocational Subjects.

• Hospitality Industry
• Nutrition and Healthier Diets
• Personal Professional Development
• Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 1)
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality
• Culinary Arts Management (Year 1 practical module)
• Culinary Arts Management (Year 3 practical module)
• Tutor for BTEC group.

Part of the Culinary Competition Team and Part of the Leonardo Project for overseas placement.