Advancing the world of food-to-go

Meet the Flexeserve team

Global

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Our leadership

The Americas

Jamie Joyce

Global CEO

Jamie Joyce

Global CEO

With almost 25 years’ service and having worked up from junior apprentice, Jamie is now responsible for driving the continuous growth of the business, as well as maintaining our impeccable track record in delivering world leading hot food-to-go solutions. Having been part of the team that brought our flagship Flexeserve Zone to the market, his knowledge of the product and the industry is second to none.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Al forno lasagne and garlic ciabatta

Dave Hinton, CFSP

President

Dave Hinton, CFSP

President

Dave is President of Flexeserve Inc., responsible for overseeing and developing our presence in North, Central and South America. With his extensive experience in the foodservice equipment industry and unique vision, Dave supports our existing accounts and identifies new markets. This means we can help more operators to sell more and waste less hot food.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Salmon on a bed of rice, followed by any dessert!

Warwick Wakefield

Director of Customer Experience

Warwick Wakefield

Director of Customer Experience

As our Director of Customer Experience, Warwick is responsible for all Sales and Marketing functions and the entire customer interface. Formerly our in-house Development Chef, Warwick has helped make the Flexeserve customer experience what it is today. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of food types, packaging materials, consumer demands and a strong understanding of operational challenges – ensuring you receive a comprehensive service.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Teriyaki salmon with wild mushrooms and sticky rice

Holly Francis

Head of Customer Development

Holly Francis

Head of Customer Development

As Head of Customer Development, Holly is responsible for developing new and existing business in the UK, as well as identifying new routes to market. With over 15 years of sales experience in the foodservice industry, Holly is highly effective at nurturing customer relationships and providing each customer with the right equipment.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Loaded dirty fries

JP (John-Paul) Felix

Head of Culinary

JP (John-Paul) Felix

Head of Culinary

As Head of Culinary, JP helps demonstrate to Flexeserve’s customers what’s possible with true hot-holding. Drawing on his wide-ranging culinary expertise, he’s responsible for all aspects of food development, bringing fresh ideas to life for new menus, food testing and packaging. Well versed in high-performance kitchens, JP previously worked as Retail Development Chef for YO! Sushi, where he pioneered the brand’s hot food-to-go concept from the ground up.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Hot sushi

Chris Snaith

Customer Development & Culinary Support Specialist

Chris Snaith

Customer Development & Culinary Support Specialist

As Customer Development & Culinary Support Specialist at Flexeserve, Chris supports our team in the delivery of Flexeserve Solution, providing hot-holding expertise to help you refine your menu, recipes, cook processes and food packaging. With over 10 years of culinary experience and field consultancy for quick-serve restaurants, Chris can help you create and hot-hold a wide range of incredible hot food, all whilst achieving total operational efficiency.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

BBQ beef gyozas

Dirk Wissmann

Operational Support & Development Manager

Dirk Wissmann

Operational Support & Development Manager

Dirk collaborates with and assists our customers in improving their operational processes. Before his role at Flexeserve, Dirk had worked at the pioneers of grab and go, Pret A Manger, for 23 years. In that time, Dirk progressed from his role within the New Shop Openings team to Senior Equipment Manager and was fundamental in the evolution of Pret’s hot food operation.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Pineapple pizza

Kristian Ward

EMEA Key Account Manager

Kristian Ward

EMEA Key Account Manager

As EMEA Key Account Manager at Flexeserve, Kristian is responsible for managing key customer accounts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With his extensive experience in operations, Kristian is also well placed to support our network of distributors within this region.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Chicken katsu curry

Barbara Culwick

Export Sales Executive

Barbara Culwick

Export Sales Executive

Barbara supports our export function and our international distributors by managing requirements, shipments and documentation. Barbara ensures that your experience as an international Flexeserve distributor or customer runs as smoothly as possible. This includes handling the full range of export documentation, including commercial invoices, shipping notes and certificates of origin, as well as managing customs clearance.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Macaroni cheese with hock ham

James Hayes

Americas Key Accounts Operations Manager

James Hayes

Americas Key Accounts Operations Manager

James heads up our North American operations, having worked for us for over 18 years and managed many major Flexeserve customer accounts around the globe. His variety of experience with us makes him ideal to develop the Flexeserve business in North America.

My favourite Flexeserve hot food-to-go:

Sausage and egg brioche

Amanda Zia

North America Operations Executive

Amanda Zia

North America Operations Executive

Amanda supports our North American operations and works with our Partners to assist key customers with the fulfilment of their requirements. Her experience in export sales makes her highly adept at ensuring timely, accurate delivery of our units to the customer and the completion of necessary documentation.