Viet Nam · HOSPITALITY & F&B
Quan Bui Bistro & Lounge
Restaurant Operations & Business Development | Saigon
Project Brief
Quan Bui Bistro & Lounge is a Vietnamese dining concept that brings together authentic cuisine, thoughtful interior design, and a curated cocktail program in a refined yet welcoming setting.
The ambition goes beyond simply opening a restaurant. The project aims to create a dining environment that celebrates Vietnamese culinary heritage while offering a contemporary space for guests to gather and experience flavours from across the country.
A key element of the concept is the cocktail programme, designed to complement the cuisine by incorporating ingredients and inspirations from Vietnam’s Northern, Central, and Southern regions, extending the culinary narrative beyond the kitchen.
Bringing the concept to life required translating the investor’s vision into a structured and fully operational establishment, aligning the development of the physical space with the operational systems and team structure needed to deliver a consistent and high-quality dining experience.
Role
Project Manager | 2022 - 2023
Key Contributions
- •Coordination with the construction team to align interior design and layout with the investor’s vision
- •Development of operational systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- •Recruitment and onboarding of the opening team
- •Organisation of product training sessions with F&B suppliers
- •English language training to support communication with international guests
- •Development of a cocktail concept inspired by ingredients from Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam
- •Collaboration with the marketing team to organise customer-facing activities and events
- •Mentorship and team capacity building to support staff development
Impact
The project successfully translated the restaurant concept into a fully operational venue by combining thoughtful design, structured operations, and team development. The integration of a regionally inspired cocktail program along with authentic Vietnamese cuisine helped shape a cohesive dining experience while establishing a strong operational foundation for the venue’s launch.
