Task Force général manager
Flamingo
Total years of experience :27 years, 11 Months
• Task force general manager, including training and develloping teams, on all departments.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel N’Djamena www.radissonblu.com, General Manager in N’Djamena, Chad, Central Africa
• 175 rooms and suite, 2 restaurants, conferences and banquets center for up to 1000 pax
• Taking over the hotel during a very sensitive situation and almost no business on the book.
• Recruiting and training a sales/marketing team to create a presence on the market, creating events to bring business in a very harsh and tricky surrounding and follow-on daily basis the quality of service in all departments.
• Opening of the restaurant A la carte, Le Chari and implementing menu and SOP’s.
• Along with the Tourism Board and the minister of tourism, organizing the first appearing of Chad at Top Reza;
• Dealing with local partners and authorities during a difficult period.
• Day to day operation of company hotels in UAE
• Projects and Task Force Management for several hotel projects with Accor Hotels and Golden Tulip
• Investigation of business opportunities for the company
• Operational support to the hotels
• Negotiation with business partners and suppliers
• Coordination of internal resources and third parties/ vendors for the execution of projects
• Insure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensure feasibility
• Perform risk management to minimize projects risks
• Licensing, Re-branding of properties
• HR recruitment, training and coaching support
Louvre Hotels and Resorts, Golden Tulip El Mechtel in Tunis.
344 rooms and suites, located in the diplomatic area of Tunis
• Day to day operation of the property in post revolution crisis
• Financial analysis, performance tracking and ongoing review of all data and documents such as revenue management data, forecast and profit and loss statements.
• Regular reviews with all hotels to discuss monthly data and the strategies to improve performance
• Responsible for contract services, including assisting in negotiations, renewals, supervision and termination
• Negotiation of outside contracts (vendors, retail leases, service contracts) for optimal returns to ownership
• Supervising the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget
• Golden Tulip El Mechtel Hotel achievements: renovating 1 hotel floor, garden outlet, opening of coffee shop, negotiation with the Union early retirement of 60 members of staff leading to significant reduction of labor cost, increase of ADR and occupancy from 2013 till 2014.
Website:
www.louvrehotels.com
www.goldentulipelmechtel.com
Re-opening project of Hotel Ivoire, Abidjan-Ivory Coast, short-term assignment. 207 rooms including 41 suites
and a Convention centre for 1650 guests.
Website:
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-8844-sofitel-abidjan-hotel- ivoire/index.shtml
Hamra Hotels and Resorts Hospitality Group, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, currently Hilton Hotels and Resorts. Responsible for Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Beach Resort (266 rooms), Al Hamra Residences (170 rooms), Al Hamra Village Golf Resort (299 rooms) with Al Hamra Golf Club (18 hole), Khatt Springs Hotel and SPA (130 rooms), 17 F&B outlets and Hamra Convention Center ( max 800 guests)
Website:
http://www.alhamrafort.com/
http://www.alhamraresorts.com/ http://www.goldentulipkhattsprings.com http://www.alhamragolf.com
Christophe Leroy St Tropez, Marrakesh, Cannes, Avoriaz. Managing one of the most prestigious hotel, restaurant&events
company in Cote D’Azure, France.
Website:
http://www.christophe-leroy.com/
Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Dead Sea, Jordan, 277 rooms. Responsible for the running of this busy Hotel Spa with beach on the Dead Sea, a Medical Centre, 6 swimming pools, restaurant serving up to 600 covers, 2 function rooms, 3 bars.
Website:
http://www.dssh.jo
Anse Chastanet Resort, St Lucia, West Indies-Boutique Hotel and Jade Mountain Resort St.Lucia. Resort awarded “Most Romantic Hotel” in the Caribbean, 2 restaurants (1 gastronomic and 1 casual dining) 2 bars, diving center, Spa, Bike and Trekking Centre, 2 beaches; situated in 600 acres of rain forest.
Website:
www.ansechastanet.com
www.jademountainstlucia.com
Iberotel Lido Sharm, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Exclusive Boutique hotel- located on the Red Sea in a well-known holiday resort area with a two restaurants, two bars, swimming pool and private beach.
Website:
www.iberotel-eg.com
La Fregate Hotel, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom. A luxury boutique hotel on the beautiful island of Guernsey with gastronomic restaurant.
Website:
http://www.lafregatehotel.com
Grand Hotel Europe, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Hotel Royal Barrière, Deauville, France
Swissotel the Bhosphorus Istanbul, Turkey
City Hotel Bydgoszcz, Poland
The Georgian Restaurant, Harrods Department Store, London
General Manager Training 2013-Corporate University of Louvre Hotel Group, Paris, France Yield Management Training 2012-Golden Tulip MENA, Paris American Hotel & Motel Association, USA: Certified Hotel Administrator 1999 Supervision Seminar 1998 Getting results through Human Resources 1996 HACCP Certificate 1991-The Institution of Environmental Health Officers, London, UK Hotel and catering qualification 1978-Dinard Hotel School, obtained CAP and BEP, France
