Adrian Michel

Pre-Opening Restaurant Manager

India

About

Experienced Restaurant Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Sales, and Microsoft Office. Strong operations professional graduated from Madras Christian College.

Experience

  • Restaurant Manager at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Restaurant Manager at FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS – Amaala at Triple Bay, Saudi Arabia
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Lead daily restaurant operations aligned with Forbes and Four Seasons service standards. Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance development for a multicultural team. Oversee guest experience, VIP service, and service recovery to maintain top satisfaction scores. Control P&L, budgeting, labor planning, inventory, and cost-control initiatives. Conduct daily briefings and coordinate with culinary and support teams. Support menu engineering, promotions, and revenue-driving strategies. Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards.

  • Rosewood Abu Dhabi (14 yrs 3 mos)
    • Restaurant Manager
      Jan 2018 - May 2026 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    • Assistant Manager
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      A Luxury Collection Hotel

  • Rosewood Hotel Group (11 yrs 4 mos)
    • Banquet Manager
      Oct 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Restaurant Manager
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • Assistant Manager
      Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 · 4 yrs

  • ROSEWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS – Abu Dhabi, UAE (11 yrs 4 mos)
    • Banquet Manager
      Oct 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Managed banquet operations for corporate, diplomatic, and high-profile social events. Oversaw event setup, staffing, service flow, and guest satisfaction. Coordinated with culinary, stewarding, and service teams for flawless execution. Ensured profitability through cost control and operational efficiency.

    • Restaurant Manager
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Directed operations for multiple premium dining outlets. Improved guest satisfaction through service enhancements and staff development. Managed P&L, labor costs, inventory, and operational budgets. Supported menu planning, wine list development, and promotional activities. Delivered personalized VIP guest experiences and built strong guest relationships.

    • Assistant Restaurant Manager
      Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 · 4 yrs

      Supported daily operations of an award-winning restaurant. Conducted training and ensured compliance with luxury service standards. Assisted with guest relations, service quality, and operational efficiency.