An Interview with WE ❤️ RETAIL Stories | Asif Mamun

written by Josh Luftig

08/02/23

A-PTV series with Delaware North, one of the largest global hospitality businesses employing 55,000 staff and annual revenue of $2.3b.

Executive Chef Asif Mamun shares insights into running Australia’s largest commercial kitchen, catering for 100,000 patrons a day at the Australian Open across 14 days, to 2023’s evolving trends.

Be it Scott Pickett’s “Picketts Deli” at Melbourne Airport, the AO at Melbourne Olympic Parks, Adelaide and Perth airports or major events at Melbourne’s renown MCG and Marvel Stadiums, Chef Asif and his team at Delaware North are at the forefront of innovation, delivering the best in world class hospitality and major events.

Josh Luftig

ABOUT Josh

Josh Luftig

Associate
Director

Josh grew up in London’s leafy suburbs, where he commenced his apprenticeship as a Chef. Enticed to move across the pond in 2009 by his Melbournian wife, Josh quickly fell in love with Australia, and has not looked back since.

With more than 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Josh has successfully established and operated cafes, restaurants, and catering businesses. Josh’s reputation proceeds him to be hard working and customer-focused, with an extensive background and expertise in operations, project management, and delivery.

Josh is committed to improving the customer experience and draws on a deep knowledge and understanding of the food and beverage industry to deliver successful outcomes from a retailer’s perspective.