Wael Farouk

Hotel General Manager | Director of Hotel Operations | Expert in Hospitality Excellence الضيافة ومشاريع فندق مدير General Manager Multi-Property Leadership | Guest Experience . Team Development Profit Growth

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

In every hospitality journey I have the privilege to co-lead, I believe true success is never the result of a single decision — but of a unified team spirit that shares the vision and drives transformation together. I prioritize sustainable profitability through precise, data-driven KPIs that ensure maximum returns in competitive markets. But numbers alone are never enough — real quality comes from the invisible details, and from an operational culture built daily by diverse teams who believe that true hospitality starts from the heart. I lead with vision, not with current limitations. I’ve successfully brought hotel concepts to life from the ground up, and transformed existing properties into high-performing destinations that deliver both excellence and profitability. I’m open to leadership or advisory opportunities with organizations seeking tangible results — and driven by a genuine passion for innovation and excellence in hospitality.

Experience

  • Cluster General Manager at Boudl Hotels and Resorts Co.
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Operations Manager at فندق الصفوة
    Dec 2023 - May 2024 · 6 mos

    Team Leadership, Working with Tenants and +34 skills

  • Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director of Rooms
      Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Proven track record of directing Rooms Operations across two hotel properties, each with separate reception areas. Experienced in overseeing Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, Bell Services, Telephone Operations, Transportation, and Reservations, ensuring seamless coordination across all guest-facing functions. Skilled in leading, training, and developing a team of 60+ employees, driving operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, service consistency, and compliance with company standards and procedures.

    • Front Office Manager
      Feb 2018 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Front Office Manager in charge at Mövenpick Hotel Cairo-Media City
    Feb 2013 - Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Sr. Assistant Front Office Manager
      Aug 2010 - Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Assists in successfully planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating of the quality of property's rooms. The position ensures Rooms Operations meet the brand's standards and targets customer needs. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Ensures that standards and procedures are being followed. Assists in leading specific team while meeting or exceeding property goals

    • Asst.Front Office Manager
      Aug 2005 - Aug 2010 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Managed the total front office efforts within the hotel to generate pro-actively through the following activity : 1.- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. 2.- Displays outstanding hospitality skills. 3.- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. 4.- Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction 5.- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish my work. 6.- Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. 7.- Strives to improve service performance. 8.- Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service. 9.- Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to -produce desired results. 10.- Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results. 11.- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement 12.- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. 13.- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

    • Night Manager
      Aug 2001 - Aug 2005 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Night Manager (task force) Anwar El Madina Mövenpick
      Dec 2002 - Mar 2003 · 4 mos