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Maher Karameh, Hospitality Director

Maher Karameh

Hospitality Director·Front Yard Hospitality Consultancy

Lebanon

High school or equivalent, Administration And Basic Sciences

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 1 months

Hospitality Director

July 2018 - Present

Front Yard Hospitality Consultancy

Beirut, Lebanon

July 2018 - Present

Comprehensive project management and execution of hotel, clubs and restaurant launch. To date, the Consultancy has worked with 15 hotels, restaurants and resorts for the successful launch and day-to-day
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Hospitality Director/ Re Openings/ Pre Openings/ New Concepts/ Managing Properties

July 2018 - December 2025

Front Yard Hospitality Consultancy,

Beirut, Lebanon

July 2018 - December 2025

• Led consultancy services across 15+ hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
• Oversaw pre-opening operations, SOP development, F&B concept design, and
team setup.
• Developed pricing strategies, managed large-scale banqueting, and ensured
compliance.
• Delivered successful openings and daily management of luxury establishments.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Cluster Hotel Manager

January 2017 - June 2018

Bay Inn Hotel Group

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2017 - June 2018

High-achieving hotel manager focused on developing a strong team and leading with purpose and innovation to fulfill hotel daily operations to the highest standards. Key activities included: Properties (3)
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Director of Sales & Marketing/Acting General Manager / Pre Opening Team

April 2015 - June 2016

One-to-One Hotel Group,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2015 - June 2016

• Delivered on hotel revenue targets with budgets up to AED 80 million.
• Trained sales teams, developed F&B strategies, and executed large-scale
marketing campaigns.
• Managed exhibitions and banqueting events, and built corporate partnerships.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Director Sales & Marketing

July 2013 - February 2015

Anatara Hotels & Resorts

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2013 - February 2015

Highly motivated and structured DOSM achieving a target of over 120, 000, 000 AED a year for all existing brand properties in UAE: Total properties (8)
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Sales

Senior Area Sales Manager – Corporate & Government / Pre Opening Team

April 2012 - January 2015

Minor Hotels

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2012 - January 2015

• Focused on multi-property targets, achieving over AED 120 million yearly.
• Planned long-term growth strategies, executed marketing events, and managed
financial forecasting.
• Developed and sustained high-value partnerships and led regional pre-opening
teams.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Sales Manager / Pre Opening /Rebranding

March 2011 - March 2012

Yas Viceroy Hotel,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2011 - March 2012

• Drove revenue forecasts, group bookings, and up-selling strategies.
• Served hospital, defense, university, and banking segments.
• Managed team performance, exhibitions, and contract generation.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Sales Manager/ Cabin Crew VIP flights

August 2008 - January 2011

Etihad Airways,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates •Hybrid

August 2008 - January 2011

• Built and managed high-value corporate accounts.
• Generated new business leads and ensured top-tier client service.
• Delivered consistent revenue growth through strategic relationship-building.
Company industry:
Airlines

Sales Manager

March 2006 - May 2008

First Gulf Bank,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2006 - May 2008

• Managed a diverse client portfolio and achieved lead targets.
• Negotiated contracts and supported integrated marketing strategies.
• Led training and recruitment efforts for new sales staff.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Sales

Relationship Manager

June 2005 - January 2006

Bayt.com,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2005 - January 2006

• Promoted digital recruitment services through outbound sales efforts.
• Recruited, trained, and coordinated a high-performing sales team.
• Specialized in F&B and hospitality recruitment.
Company industry:
Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

VIP flight cabin crew

March 2003 - February 2005

Qatar Airways

Doha, Qatar

March 2003 - February 2005

Fully trained cambin crew with extensive knowledge of cabin safety, First Aid and basic aviation of aircraft understanding. High customer service and delivery. International knowledge .

VIP & Protocol handling
Company industry:
Airlines
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

Lebanese International British school

January 2025

January 2025

High school or equivalent, Administration And Basic Sciences

United Arab Emirates

Lebanese International School

June 2000

June 2000

Diploma, Hospitality And Tourism

United Arab Emirates

British International School

Skills

Pre opening
Expert
Pre opening
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Food & Beverage
Expert
Food & Beverage
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Staff Training
Expert
Staff Training
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
MEP
Expert
MEP
Expert
Hotel pre openings
Expert
Hotel pre openings
Expert
Managerial
Expert
Managerial
Expert
Sales Trainings
Expert
Sales Trainings
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Motivational
Expert
Motivational
Expert
Exhibitions
Expert
Exhibitions
Expert
Team Training
Expert
Team Training
Expert
Food & Beverage
Expert
Food & Beverage
Expert
Micros
Expert
Micros
Expert
Opera system
Expert
Opera system
Expert
Real Estate
Expert
Real Estate
Expert
operation
Expert
operation
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
people management
Expert
people management
Expert
restaurants management
Expert
restaurants management
Expert
restaurants
Expert
restaurants
Expert
accounting
Expert
accounting
Expert
marketing strategy
Expert
marketing strategy
Expert
procurement
Expert
procurement
Expert
operations management
Expert
operations management
Expert
Mail
Expert
Mail
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Order
Expert
Order
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Office Management
Expert
Office Management
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Leasing
Expert
Leasing
Expert
Materials
Expert
Materials
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Restaurant Marketing
Expert
Restaurant Marketing
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Minutes
Expert
Minutes
Expert
Outlook
Expert
Outlook
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
Pre opening
Expert
Pre opening
Expert
Front Office
Expert
Front Office
Expert
Hotel Management
Expert
Hotel Management
Expert
Hotels
Expert
Hotels
Expert
Hospitality
Expert
Hospitality
Expert
Guest Satisfaction
Expert
Guest Satisfaction
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
EVENT PLANNING
Intermediate
EVENT PLANNING
Intermediate
GO TO MARKET STRATEGY
Intermediate
GO TO MARKET STRATEGY
Intermediate
PURCHASING MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PURCHASING MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESTAURANT OPERATION
Intermediate
RESTAURANT OPERATION
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Recreation & Security Management
EAM Management
Hotel / F&B Management
Recreation & Security Management
Leadership & Train-the-Trainer
Airline Protocol
First Aid & Safety
Micros
Opera
EAM Management
Hotel / F&B Management
SEP and Cabin Safety
Sep 2008
First Aid
Sep 2008
Training
Tourism & Travel
Ministry Of Tourism
Jun 2017
Hotel Manager
One to Onw Hotels & Reaorts
Jun 2015
Train the Trainer
Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Mar 2013
Food Hygiene
Anantara Hotels & Resort
Jul 2012
Army Training
Lebanese Army
Oct 2002
Life guard
Abu Dhabi Gulf Hotel
Apr 2000
Child handling
Magid Al Futtaim
Jan 2018
Revenue & Forecast
Minor Hotels
Sep 2012
Hotel Management Leadership
One To One
Jul 2015
HASAP
One To One Hotel
May 2015
General banking
First Gulf bank
Jun 2007
Departmental banking Training
United Arab Bank
Jun 1998
Pre Opening Training
Anantara Hotels
Sep 2012
Opera
Yas Viceroly
Mar 2011
ICDL
Khawarizmi
May 2004

Hobbies

  • Visiting hotels and resorts
  • Water Sports
    Experienced water skii and wakeboard instructor & life guard
  • Desert Camping