Frank Brough

Frank?worked?his?way through the ranks by starting with a catering company?as a waiter?when he was around 18 years old.?He?moved overseas and travelled and worked in Australia?then upon?his?return to New Zealand he?landed a job with a well-known?international?coffee?supplier – Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems – also known as?Moccona, learning all aspects about coffee.

Some years later?Frank?then moved on to managing a catering firm which had?three?companies?operating?under its umbrella.?During this time,?they were?catering many large successful events – one of which?Frank?recalls?was the Dinner & Dance in the tunnels on SH1 Puhoi – prior to its grand opening.?This was a great tribute to “The Original Spit Roast Catering Company” of which 2,500 guest were catered for in a most unusual environment.

Frank then?moved onto the role of?second in charge as?operations?manager at Eden Park?stadium for the Rugby World Cup in?2011.?This was?a wonderful experience?– lots of?hard work,?but?an?event?whereby?everyday brought about it challenges and special moments.?With the company?Frank?worked for,?he was able?to?assist?with other large events at other stadiums around New Zealand.?During this time,?he?was employed as a?night?class?lecturer for the?coffee?short?course?programme.

Frank?then moved on to manage?the?Mt Smart Stadium retail sector,?managing concerts and of course?Warrior’s games for?a short period?before moving to MIT.