Shafeeq Ismail

Owner Operator - Story & Odeon Restaurants

I am a Kiwi Indian and have been living in Christchurch for 10 years.

I currently own and manage 2 restaurants in central city. My goal has always been to be able to generate employment and offer our community a place to come together and have a good time.

Creating and innovating recipes that include local ingredients from Canterbury has always been my aim. I am passionate about mentoring and nurturing young minds in hospitality.

Running a hospitality business in central city has its own challenges. I am very much aware of the issues that the central city has been facing particularly related to hospitality and keen on contributing ideas and help CBBA get better perspective of our issues to overcome and resolve them. I am excited to have this opportunity and keen on sharing my knowledge and expertise for the betterment of our community in central city.