Sam Pask joins the Benchmark team with extensive sales experience and over 30 years owning & operating and working in hospitality venues. With this experience he brings a wealth of knowledge and is to be able to bring hospitality buyers and sellers together with a great outcome.
Sam grew up in New Zealand’s South Island. Time was spent as a teenager either buying or selling a cars or working in one of 4 jobs in the local bakeries or restaurants.
He moved to Sydney in the early 90’s and worked in venues from 5-star hotels to “Hatted” restaurants such as Sydney’s “Quay” and later in Brisbane; “Esquire”, “Urbane” and “Otto” restaurants. He has owned and operated a 50-seat café in Sydney’s south, a 60-seat bistro (Selah) for 10 years at Circular Quay and more recently the impressive 120 seat “Motorwagen” restaurant in Brisbane’s CBD.
Also with sales experience also over 3 decades, he has not only marketed his own businesses but has been involved in a number of sales related roles.
With this love for sales and a genuine desire to see the best for sellers and buyers in the field of hospitality Sam’s aim is to ensure a satisfying, positive result for all.
Sam Pask's Testimonials
To anyone thinking of selling or buying in the hospitality industry, Sam Pask is your Broker. Sam will go out of his way to match the appropriate Buyer with the Seller to achieve a successful outcome for both parties. He has great enthusiasm and communication skills when going through a contractual process because of personal experiences and a wealth of knowledge in the industry. - Leanne, Former Director Wooden Horse Restaurant, Clayfield Brisbane.
Sam from Benchmark assisted in the selling of our business of 35 years. In what could have been a stressful and emotional period. Sam's calm demeanor and unwavering support was invaluable. He was always accessible and eager to answer any of our concerns. The result was the sale of our business. A job well done! - Sandra Glynn
I just took over my store a few weeks ago. I would like to thank Sam, the best broker and his colleagues. They are supportive and helpful. I have a great experience of buying this business with their support. - Van Vu Kieu