Sami Kriaa, General Manager

Sami Kriaa

General Manager

Al Noon Hotel Apartments

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Hotel Management
Expérience
23 years, 6 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 6 Mois

General Manager à Al Noon Hotel Apartments
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • décembre 2013 à mars 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 à Comfort Inn Hotel
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • janvier 2001 à mars 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 à Comfort Inn Deluxe Hotel Apartments
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • janvier 2009 à octobre 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 à Comfort Inn Hotel
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • novembre 1998 à décembre 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 à Comfort Inn Hotel
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • mars 1997 à octobre 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 à Oriental Palace Hotel
  • Tunisie - Tunis
  • juin 1996 à décembre 1996
Assistant Front Office Manager à Iberotel Royal Garden Hotel
  • Tunisie
  • janvier 1996 à juin 1996
Night Auditor à Ferienart Walliserhof
  • Suisse
  • juin 1995 à décembre 1995
Waiter / Barman à Hotel De Berne
  • Suisse
  • juin 1994 à décembre 1994
Water Sports Instructor à Abou Nawas Chain Of Hotels
  • Tunisie - Sousse
  • avril 1988 à octobre 1993

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Hotel Management
  • à Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz
  • décembre 1995

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Creativity
Organised
Internet
Windows

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