Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hospitality leader with proven expertise in F&B concept development and hotel openings across international markets. Specialized in brand creation, project management, and end-to-end development, with the ability to turn strategic vision into successful, operational venues. Combining creativity with commercial awareness, I work closely with owners and operators to deliver distinctive and high-performing hospitality experiences.
Initially responsible for the pre-opening of Address Fountain Views hotel at Emaar Asset Management, then promoted Hotel Manager in charge of operations: • Provide operational direction, leadership & coaching; • Closely support the project development team; • Maintained all expenses under budget; • Optimized cost of sales while not lowering overall value and guest experience; • Increased guest satisfaction, TripAdvisor, Booking.com scores month on month.
Recruited to administer the opening and management of BOA Lounge & Club at the W hotel. Developed and structured restaurant and bar concepts: Hilton AHC, (Babiole, The 44, Dome). • Successfully managed pre-opening financial and operational structure; • Delivered strategic and operational leadership; • Led and followed up project management commission; • Sourced & negotiated with suppliers to maximize cost and profitability; • Over-achieved budget objectives by 15%; • Preserved strong staff retention; • Maintained cost of sales below financial target.