Sami Kriaa, General Manager

Sami Kriaa

General Manager

Al Noon Hotel Apartments

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
Experience
23 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 6 Months

General Manager at Al Noon Hotel Apartments
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2013 to March 2014

 Preparation of the property for all types of inspections.
 Preparation of the property for for the official categorization by the DTCM.
 Procurement of the balance FF&E and OS&E.
 Preparation for 3rd parties inspections and certifications.
 Recruitment of the required staff
 Organizing external and in-house training
 Establishing the Identity of the property “Deluxe Art Boutique Hotel Apartments”
 Launching and following up of the marketing campaign.
 Selecting of the Distribution Channels and connecting the property on GDS.
 Preparation and implementation for the Opening Ceremony.
 Assisting the PRO with all the licensing issues.

General Manager at Comfort Inn Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2001 to March 2013

 Managed the entire hotel operations including business development.
 Full responsibility for the sales and marketing activities.
 Promoted the property on the GDS system and the major Online Booking Portals
 Managed and grew the existing business
 Developed sense of customer service and guest satisfaction
 Ensured compliance with licensing laws and all other statutory regulations
 Managed and handled all Human Resources and Public Relations issues.
 Responsible for interviewing and recruiting new employees.
 Leading and motivating the existing team
 Created and maintained an excellent image and reputation in the market.
 Developed and maintained a strong relationship with our key accounts.
 Upgraded the property facilities and services standards.

General Manager at Comfort Inn Deluxe Hotel Apartments
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2009 to October 2010

 Assisted the owner in the purchassing of FF/E and OS/E
 Budgeting for the first 12 months of the property’s operations
 Coordinate with the Décor Engineer about the pending work
 Participate in the selection of the IT solutions
 Recruitment of Heads of departments and the entire staff
 Arranging staff trainings, external and in-house
 Setup of the floors and apartments us luxury property
 Preparation for 3rd parties inspections and certifications.
 Full setup of the Front and Back of the House and the F & B outlets
 Preparation of the property for the official classification by DTCM
 Prepare all departments to start the operations.

Assistant General Manager at Comfort Inn Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 1998 to December 2000

 Assist the General Manager in the daily operation.
 Direct and manage the Front Office, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
 Involved in the Sales and Marketing activities.
 Responsible for rennovations and upgrading of the property.
 Responsible for the sourcing and purchase of new products.
 Assist the General Manager in hiring and recruiting new staff.
 Supervise the food and beverage Operations.
 Develop and maintaine a good relationship with our key accounts.
 Assist the General Manager in the setting and opening of new F&B outlets.

Rooms Division Manager at Comfort Inn Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 1997 to October 1998

 Setting up of the Front Office and Back Office (property was newly opened).
 Implementing rules, regulations and policies for the Rooms Division Department.
 Selecting and training the new staff
 Responsible for capturing sales through reservations, sales inquiries.
 Handling all public relations issues.

Assistant Front Office Manager at Oriental Palace Hotel
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • June 1996 to December 1996
Assistant Front Office Manager at Iberotel Royal Garden Hotel
  • Tunisia
  • January 1996 to June 1996
Night Auditor at Ferienart Walliserhof
  • Switzerland
  • June 1995 to December 1995
Waiter / Barman at Hotel De Berne
  • Switzerland
  • June 1994 to December 1994
Water Sports Instructor at Abou Nawas Chain Of Hotels
  • Tunisia - Sousse
  • April 1988 to October 1993

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
  • at Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz
  • December 1995

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Creativity
Organised
Internet
Windows

Languages

Arabic
Expert
French
Expert
English
Expert
German
Beginner