With experience spanning over 25 years Leo has successfully operated, supported and led renowned brands across various customer-focused sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom.  He is proud to have worked at every level of the industry he loves, holding various roles, starting as a waiter whilst still at school and working his way up to restaurant and venue manager in a short space of time. Ultimately though Leo found his niche and passion in helping operators thrive within multi-site and national operations.  Leo has worked with global brands such as Nandos and Chatime, and most recently in the high end restaurant industry as Operations Director for Marco Pierre White Restaurants in the UK.

He has a proven track record for building strong teams and turning businesses around . Through a formidable ‘can do’ attitude he applies relentless attention to detail which results in increased revenue and accountability. 

From small, to medium and larger sized companies, Leo has the qualities needed to drive forward a stable, consistent, and trustworthy approach to hospitality growth. 

Reach out to Leo via email at [email protected]

Recent Testimonial

"Working with Leo De Bartolo and The Hospitality Company has been a game-changer for our F&B operations at Boardwalk Café.

We initially brought Leo in to help us improve food and beverage cost control and overall profitability. At the time, our Food COGS were sitting at 33%, and our total F&B COGS were around 31%. With Leo’s guidance, we’ve seen a measurable turnaround — a 6–7% reduction in costs over just two months.

Leo brought clarity, structure, and a no-nonsense approach that helped align the team and sharpen our focus. His coaching style is both practical and genuine, and the impact on our bottom line has been clear.

We’re incredibly grateful for Leo’s support and look forward to building on this momentum." - Jeremy Kreft