Thomas Maroulakos
Chief Executive Officer at Skopos Catering
“I firmly believe that all my past experiences helped to prepare me for business ownership. That being said, working and managing in the retail side of the luxury fashion industry helped improve my soft/social skills and learn the foundations of hospitality.„
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One piece of advice that has stuck with me is: Keep it simple!
Since my early 20s I've gravitated towards hospitality - I always looked forward to the moments when I could go out to eat or try a new craft beer… it's what brings me the most joy in my life!
I used to believe that working long hours was a badge of honor, but since the birth of my daughter I've prioritized time with my family as well as regular exercise and meditation. By focusing on my well-being I found that I have become a better leader, colleague, parent, etc.
Attitude, passion and drive lead the way when I am looking for candidates. While technical experience is great, an individual with a strong, positive attitude, passion for the job and an insatiable drive can learn anything.
We are in the business of making people happy - continuing to grow our business and see individuals within the company develop over time is what brings me the most joy.
I read every day - between leadership development books, daily newspapers, industry-related articles and other resources such as the Harvard Business Review.
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