Ahmed Asim

Driven by a passion for service and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests and teams alike. Forbes 5-Star Standards | LQA Service Excellence 🇲🇻 🇦🇪 🇿🇦 🇲🇽 🇲🇺 🇮🇹 🇩🇪

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

I am an accomplished management professional with extensive experience in building high-performing teams, streamlining daily operations, and coordinating events across various leadership roles within the hospitality industry. Known for my keen focus on guest satisfaction, I am frequently relied upon to address and resolve challenges efficiently and effectively. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong capabilities in customer relations and problem-solving, consistently driving improvements in service quality, customer satisfaction, and overall sales performance. I have earned repeated recognition and rehire by companies for enhancing operational performance, boosting profit margins, and elevating service standards. I specialize in developing strong teams and scalable systems that support business objectives—whether launching new ventures, managing periods of rapid growth, or navigating organizational downsizing. My efforts have successfully advanced cost-control measures, reduced operating expenses, and unlocked new revenue opportunities, all while empowering team members to take initiative in resolving issues. Additionally, I have led continuous process improvement initiatives that significantly enhanced efficiency and productivity organization-wide. My hands-on leadership approach includes active participation in weekly management meetings and regular engagement with departments to ensure alignment with company goals. As a forward-thinking strategist, I have a proven ability to drive sustainable profit growth and long-term business value. My track record includes crafting innovative, cost-effective strategies tailored to dynamic market conditions. I have restructured underperforming departments, turned around struggling regions, launched startup operations, and solved complex operational challenges—resulting in optimized use of personnel, processes, and resources. I’m also deeply committed to staff development, providing training and coaching that maximizes performance while minimizing labor costs. My financial acumen includes effective budget management and the development of long-term financial plans that support overall organizational goals.

Experience

  • Family Break at Career Break
    Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 · 6 mos

  • Marc Münch Hotel (3 yrs)
    • Resident Manager - Business Hotel Munchen (Munich) (5 Star Luxury Hotel) 🇩🇪
      Nov 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      5-star Luxury Resort hotel Located a 3-minute walk from Munich Central Station, this modern hotel offers 317 5-star rooms soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access, a breakfast buffet, and a 24-hour reception. Marienplatz Square is a 15-minute walk away. Superior Double or Twin Room (21 m²), Superior Double Room (19 m²) Deluxe Double or Twin Room (25 m²), Premium Double or Twin Room (28 m²) Superior Single Room (19 m²) with banquet hall, restaurants and bars.  Responsible for managing overall hotel operations, ensuring that occupancy and ADR (Average Daily Rate) targets are met, while implementing strategies to generate additional revenue.  Build and maintain strong relationships with local DMCs and tour operators by supporting promotional activities such as flash sales and campaigns.  Ensure OTA websites are regularly updated; coordinate with the Marketing team to keep all resort information current and accurate.  Attend travel fairs to explore new business opportunities across different market segments.  Monitor and control all hotel property expenses, including repair and maintenance costs, ensuring alignment with the budget. Implement cost-saving measures during low season to support GOP (Gross Operating Profit) targets.  Conduct weekly meetings with Heads of Department (HODs) and monthly meetings with team members to boost motivation, promote a positive working environment, and strengthen communication within the hotel management team.  Oversee daily resort operations to ensure compliance with brand and service standards. Verify that all fire safety documentation is in place and followed.  Ensure all health and hygiene standards are met and maintained. Provide professional advisory and executive support to the Managing Director.

    • Director Of Food & Beverage - Business Hotel Munchen (Munich) (5 Start Luxury Hotel) 🇩🇪
      May 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      5-star Luxury Resort hotel Located a 3-minute walk from Munich Central Station, this modern hotel offers 317 5-star rooms soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access, a breakfast buffet, and a 24-hour reception. Marienplatz Square is a 15-minute walk away. Superior Double or Twin Room (21 m²), Superior Double Room (19 m²) Deluxe Double or Twin Room (25 m²), Premium Double or Twin Room (28 m²) Superior Single Room (19 m²) with banquet hall, restaurants and bars. Ensuring all functions maintain a first class and positive visual impact; including ambiance, cleanliness, orderliness, décor and service flows. Maintain high staff morale and team spirit within Food and Beverage Team including culinary. Leading and coaching all colleagues and leaders in the F&B department. Staffing and scheduling ensuring adequate staffing levels to satisfy guest needs. Implementing 5 star service levels. Create and implement colleague-training initiatives. Maintaining preventative cleaning and maintenance program of all banqueting areas & equipment. Working with the Conference service & catering department in order to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximized. Work together with the culinary & stewarding team to ensure that all food service meets or exceeds guest expectations and to promote teamwork as a strong component of the daily service culture. Work with the Stewarding team to ensure that all equipment needs are met and all equipment is properly maintained. Finding creative solutions and proactively solving problems in order to meet a demanding client base. Actively involved on a day-to-day basis with creative buffet décor and establishing new ideas. Promote a healthy & safe working environment. Monitoring and continued development of Food & Beverage controls. Working alongside multi national guests with diverse expectations staff.

    • Director of Food And Beverage
      May 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Baglioni Hotels & Resorts (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Director of Food And Beverage -Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) 🇮🇹
      Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Baglioni Resort Luna Italy Set 80 metres from Saint Mark's Square, Baglioni 5-star Forbes standered exclusive high luxury premium brand Resort Luna LQA service Excellence offers impressive interiors with original frescoes and stunning views across the lagoon. This 5-star premium high luxury hotel guarantees a memorable experience in central Venice. Rooms at the Baglioni Hotel Luna are spacious and elegant with antique furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and a marble bathroom with hairdryer. Each one is air conditioned and has a TV and minibar. Some suites overlook the lagoon. A large buffet breakfast is served each morning in the grand frescoed Salone Marco Polo hall. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the day from Caffè Baglioni, overlooking a small canal. The award-winning restaurant Canova serves Venetian specialities and fine wines. This luxury 5-star hotel has its own private dock where you can arrive in style by motorboat or gondola. Alternatively, the San Marco-Vallaresso Vaporetto water bus stop is just 50 metres away. Couples particularly like the location

    • Director of Food And Beverage
      Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Director Of Food And Beverage - Leading Hotels Of the World (LHW) 🇲🇻
      Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Set in Dhaalu Atoll,🇲🇻 Baglioni premium brand high luxury 5-star Forbes standered LQA service Excellence UNESCO biosphere reserve Resort 🌍 🇲🇻 Maldives - The Leading Hotels of the 🌍 offers Beach Villa (87 m²), Over Water Villa (105 m²), Sunset Over Water Villa (105 m²), Over Water Pool Villa (105 m²) Deluxe Beach Pool Villa (120 m²), Beach Pool Suite (175 m²), Two-Bedroom Family Villa (180 m²) world most exclusive luxury 24 presidential swit and offers various facilities, such as a 5 restaurant, 4 bars, Sheesha bar and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a kids' club, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Director of Rooms - 5-star Deluxe high Luxury Resort In the world LQA service Excellence 🇲🇻 at Furaveri Maldives
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Furaveri 5-star Deluxe high luxury Resort LQA Service Excellence 🌍🇲🇻 Maldives is a tropical 23-hectare natural and un-reclaimed island situated in the exotic Raa Atoll near “Hanifaru Bay” a UNESCO biosphere reserve. This sanctuary is just a mere 45-minute scenic seaplane ride from Velana International airport. The very spacious 168 villas offer uninterrupted privacy and indulgence. Escape the routine and indulge in self-care, be it a visit to Furaveri Spa & Wellness Village to experience natural harmony, a work out at the gym, playing tennis or badminton, relaxing sunrise or private Yoga sessions at wellness village. Discover un-spoilt paradise, its unbeatable aquatic life, thick greenery and its people. This is where you are to visit if looking for a Truly Maldivian experience. The following are highlights of the value I brought to Furaveri Maldives Resort. As a Director of Rooms, I ensure quality standards at the resort and reports directly to the General Manager. I have achieved maximum satisfaction of internal and external guests by managing the entire Rooms Division's administration and operation. It is worth noting that I identified, allocated, and utilized resources to ensure regular maintenance of rooms while minimizing the resorts' operating costs, significantly optimizing revenues and growth. I detected system flaws and low performing areas by monitoring guest questionnaires and Guest Voice results and applied feasible solutions to address the problems. I delivered exceptional service and cared for each guest, answered queries, resolved complaints, and fulfilled requests promptly in a courteous and friendly manner. I collaborated with the General Manager by providing professional and executive-level support while overseeing the resort's day-to-day operations. I supervised the Front Office's performance, Airport Lounge, transportation, housekeeping, and security while ensuring the guests' lifestyle experience's highest quality.

  • Club Med (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Cluster Director Of Food And Beverage - Exclusive Collection 🇲🇻
      Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Exclusive Club Med 5-star Luxury SLH small luxury hotels of the 🌎🇲🇻LQA Service Excellence Finolhu Villas high luxury UNESCO biosphere reserve Resort, Maldives on the island of Gasfinolhu, discover the eco-nature villas located on a prestigious jewel like lagoon, in the heart of an exceptional natural location. On this private island of over 12 acres, 52 high luxury refined villas, reserved for couples, are positioned as the perfect equilibrium between modern luxury and the natural charm of the Maldives. Located 5 minutes by boat from the village of Kani, you will also be able to make the most of its infrastructure and available activities. Finolhu offers 52 Luxury air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. The resort’s power system is entirely automated, with computers programmed to switch between direct solar power, battery power, or diesel generators

    • Director of Food And Beverage
      Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos