Michael R.
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Joanne Putka-White
Michael is a friend, a trusted colleague and a coveted and respected client. As General Manager of the Specialty Food Division of Landmark Group in Dubai, I worked with Michael to create and design a new food division - The Gourmet Station which he and his team successfully brought to market. Michael's motivation to create the best in practice took us to both sides of the globe where my team benefited from his large vision and relentless pursuit of excellence. Professionally, Michael's greatest asset is to identify, analyze and celebrate the vision. This requires discernment, determination and commitment. He is a great listener and creates a positive environment that encourages initiative and fosters involvement and collaboration. He finds opportunities to improve quality and productivity, and mediocrity is not in his vocabulary. He is not threatened nor intimidated by a significant challenge, but instead the pace, nature, magnitude and the promise of growth and change invigorate him. Michael is a formidable thinker and has an extraordinary understanding of retail and global culture at large. If that were not enough, Michael is funny, stylish, design-minded and bright. He inspires people to be achieve their best and to treat each other kindly along the way. He is a respectful role model with integrity and foresight. I highly endorse Michael as someone to do business with and/or engage as a partner.
Joseph Chackola
It was an amazing experience to work with Michael recently. Hands own he was just too good with the deliverable both in terms of quality and being on time. He is very competent on the subject and was a very professional all through the project. Would happily recommend him to anyone who is seeking assistance/support/consultancy on the specialty food business. Joseph Chackola COO CPD
Joanne Putka-White
Michael is a friend, a trusted colleague and a coveted and respected client. As General Manager of the Specialty Food Division of Landmark Group in Dubai, I worked with Michael to create and design a new food division - The Gourmet Station which he and his team successfully brought to market. Michael's motivation to create the best in practice took us to both sides of the globe where my team benefited from his large vision and relentless pursuit of excellence. Professionally, Michael's greatest asset is to identify, analyze and celebrate the vision. This requires discernment, determination and commitment. He is a great listener and creates a positive environment that encourages initiative and fosters involvement and collaboration. He finds opportunities to improve quality and productivity, and mediocrity is not in his vocabulary. He is not threatened nor intimidated by a significant challenge, but instead the pace, nature, magnitude and the promise of growth and change invigorate him. Michael is a formidable thinker and has an extraordinary understanding of retail and global culture at large. If that were not enough, Michael is funny, stylish, design-minded and bright. He inspires people to be achieve their best and to treat each other kindly along the way. He is a respectful role model with integrity and foresight. I highly endorse Michael as someone to do business with and/or engage as a partner.
Joseph Chackola
It was an amazing experience to work with Michael recently. Hands own he was just too good with the deliverable both in terms of quality and being on time. He is very competent on the subject and was a very professional all through the project. Would happily recommend him to anyone who is seeking assistance/support/consultancy on the specialty food business. Joseph Chackola COO CPD
Joanne Putka-White
Michael is a friend, a trusted colleague and a coveted and respected client. As General Manager of the Specialty Food Division of Landmark Group in Dubai, I worked with Michael to create and design a new food division - The Gourmet Station which he and his team successfully brought to market. Michael's motivation to create the best in practice took us to both sides of the globe where my team benefited from his large vision and relentless pursuit of excellence. Professionally, Michael's greatest asset is to identify, analyze and celebrate the vision. This requires discernment, determination and commitment. He is a great listener and creates a positive environment that encourages initiative and fosters involvement and collaboration. He finds opportunities to improve quality and productivity, and mediocrity is not in his vocabulary. He is not threatened nor intimidated by a significant challenge, but instead the pace, nature, magnitude and the promise of growth and change invigorate him. Michael is a formidable thinker and has an extraordinary understanding of retail and global culture at large. If that were not enough, Michael is funny, stylish, design-minded and bright. He inspires people to be achieve their best and to treat each other kindly along the way. He is a respectful role model with integrity and foresight. I highly endorse Michael as someone to do business with and/or engage as a partner.
Joseph Chackola
It was an amazing experience to work with Michael recently. Hands own he was just too good with the deliverable both in terms of quality and being on time. He is very competent on the subject and was a very professional all through the project. Would happily recommend him to anyone who is seeking assistance/support/consultancy on the specialty food business. Joseph Chackola COO CPD
Joanne Putka-White
Michael is a friend, a trusted colleague and a coveted and respected client. As General Manager of the Specialty Food Division of Landmark Group in Dubai, I worked with Michael to create and design a new food division - The Gourmet Station which he and his team successfully brought to market. Michael's motivation to create the best in practice took us to both sides of the globe where my team benefited from his large vision and relentless pursuit of excellence. Professionally, Michael's greatest asset is to identify, analyze and celebrate the vision. This requires discernment, determination and commitment. He is a great listener and creates a positive environment that encourages initiative and fosters involvement and collaboration. He finds opportunities to improve quality and productivity, and mediocrity is not in his vocabulary. He is not threatened nor intimidated by a significant challenge, but instead the pace, nature, magnitude and the promise of growth and change invigorate him. Michael is a formidable thinker and has an extraordinary understanding of retail and global culture at large. If that were not enough, Michael is funny, stylish, design-minded and bright. He inspires people to be achieve their best and to treat each other kindly along the way. He is a respectful role model with integrity and foresight. I highly endorse Michael as someone to do business with and/or engage as a partner.
Joseph Chackola
It was an amazing experience to work with Michael recently. Hands own he was just too good with the deliverable both in terms of quality and being on time. He is very competent on the subject and was a very professional all through the project. Would happily recommend him to anyone who is seeking assistance/support/consultancy on the specialty food business. Joseph Chackola COO CPD
Experience
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Majd Food
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Saudi Arabia
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Al Ghalia
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Bahrain
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2022
Alghalia holdings is a vibrant company established in 1997 with a portfolio of businesses segregated to deliver focussed propositions across a number of brands throughout Bahrain and KSA.It continues to develop and grow iconic concepts, including Cafe Lilou, Patisserie Lilou, Monsoon, Fatto, Bens cookies, Jacks, Dessange and other renowned international brands with six divisions spanning hospitality, lifestyle, farming, retail, real estate and construction. Alghalia holdings is a vibrant company established in 1997 with a portfolio of businesses segregated to deliver focussed propositions across a number of brands throughout Bahrain and KSA.It continues to develop and grow iconic concepts, including Cafe Lilou, Patisserie Lilou, Monsoon, Fatto, Bens cookies, Jacks, Dessange and other renowned international brands with six divisions spanning hospitality, lifestyle, farming, retail, real estate and construction.
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RAK Hospitality Holding LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
RAK Hospitality Holding is a limited liability company controlled by the government of Ras Al Khaimah with its sole focus on the hospitality and leisure sectors.Heading Hakaya Collection that comprises of owned restaurants, managed restaurants, franchises, leisure and management of the corniche of Ras Al khaimah.Creation and implementation of 4 new F&b upscale brands within 6 months.Acquisition of Kona grill (American fast casual dining brand)Full PnL Responsibility for the following brands:-Pesto: Italian fine dining restaurant-Motormouth: Food truck offering premium burgers and grill-Yansoon: Upscale Levantine restaurant-The Bay Sports Bar: Bistro restaurant part of Al Hamra golf club-Marina Muse: Seafood restaurant part of Al Hamra Marina Yatch club-Kona Grill: Upscale American franchise (to open 6 outlets across the UAE)-AWEC: Equestrian center
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Salam Hospitality
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Qatar
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Food & Beverage Operations
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2015
Heading the development of this new hospitality division creating unique food concepts and bringing franchises to the region.Part of Salam international. www.salaminternational.com -Eatopia: Development of the largest Food retail /restaurant in the Middle East 3500sqm2, 350 seat incorporating 5 multinational restaurants, gifting, catering business, Deli/café and large high-end food retail area. Aiming to open 5 Eatopia in the next 2 years and turn the concept into a franchise brand across the Middle East and beyond.Responsible for the overall Business P&L. Joint ventures with many international brands and exclusive co-operation with worldwide retail suppliers. Project Budget of over 30 million dollars with a forecasted annual turnover of over 100 million dollars.-Fanajeen: Waffles/Pancake concept offering a large selection of rares teas and coffees.Plan to open similar concepts across the GCC in the next 3 years-Cafe#999:Art deco coffee shop concept developed for the Museum of Qatar.-Armani Cafe-jordan: high end coffee concept offering premium foods
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Alshaya Group
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Kuwait
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Manager-Luxury Dining
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
Dean and Deluca: Creation of assisted sales channel for the division covering food delivery and catering services for Kuwait,Qatar and Dubai.Harvey Nichols: Full strategic concept development and management of an high-end restaurant as part of the Kuwait department store.-Concept creation-Marketing strategy-Recruitment of over 150 staff-Full operating structure creation-Provide full direction to the board Dean and Deluca: Creation of assisted sales channel for the division covering food delivery and catering services for Kuwait,Qatar and Dubai.Harvey Nichols: Full strategic concept development and management of an high-end restaurant as part of the Kuwait department store.-Concept creation-Marketing strategy-Recruitment of over 150 staff-Full operating structure creation-Provide full direction to the board
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gourmet food consultancy
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Hospitality
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Owner/CEO
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Welcome to Gourmet Food Consultancy. The one and only complete gourmet solution in the middle-eastDuring this difficult economic downturn and the uncertainty of what the future holds, it's now paramount for new businesses willing to enter the world of gourmet food and hospitality industry, to be aware of the many challenges they may confront during the development, the implementation and the course of the business. Being cost efficient, maximising available resources, developing vertical businesses are a few requirements that you may not avoid if you want to be successful and different from what the market has to offer.Gourmet Food Consultancy is an international web based company providing a complete solution for the retail food and hospitality industries. Inclusive yet exclusive, the GFC team use our wealth of hands on experience in the food and hospitality industry combined with intensive research ,knowledge of food trend and customer food habits to assist your new or existing food retail or hospitality businesses to grow. With our expertise and passion of food, we can make your business stand out against the competition and develop an unique proposition to match your customer profile .Your need to develop a successful business becomes our mission as we can assist you to identify potential revenue, develop profit and cost strategies and a complete solution for your business.We can also help you define single or multiple new concept working on the concept development, planning and design phase of a new venture right through to merchandising plan, product and packaging sourcing. marketing and PR strategy and training development.To optimize your opportunity to be a successful business, please call us or email now for a free consultation and analyze of your business. email:mromero@gourmetfoodconsultancy.com
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Landmark Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager- Food Division
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
The Landmark Group began its journey in 1973 with one store in Bahrain and has grown into one of the largest retail and hospitality conglomerates in the Middle East, Africa and India. Currently the Group operates over 2,300 outlets, encompassing over 30 million square feet across 22 countries.•Founder of ‘Gourmet Station’ concept and responsible to develop the first food hall in Dubai.•Creation of the overall division for the opening of the first Food gourmet hall in Dubai and developing multi-site opening throughout the GCC size between 4000sqft to 27000sqft-50 stores opening in 3 years•Responsible for finding new location to develop the business further(contact with all the major developers and landlords in the GCC)•Responsible for setting up the business from the project management,design,implementation and finalization of the project•Developing new HR system suitable for the concept and spreading concept vision and values through its strategy•Responsible for both planning and executing of new openingsNew business acquisition such as Carluccio's,....Capable of defining and implementing long and short-term business objectivesKey worldwide detailed market research: Harrods, Bon Marche, Harvey Nichols, Gourmet Lafayette, Hediard, Fauchon, Peck, Globus, Gourmet Factory, Dean and deluca, Balducci, Food Emporium, Borough market,...
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Fortnum & Mason
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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500 - 600 Employee
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Strategic Food General manager
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Nov 2003 - Jun 2007
-Responsible for a team of 400 -Manage top end food retail stores3000SQM2,Outside catering business and gifting.-Project Manager for the development of Food Operations (Project Piccadilly, £26m project) -Responsible for the management restructure from 2004-2006-Defined & implementing long & short-term business objectives to increase business turnover from 30 millions pounds to 50 millions pounds in 2 years-Oversaw & controlled all daily operations with a hands-on approach-Maximised sales potential of current customers through ranging & merchandising strategies, advices, training & account management-Working with the Marketing department to develop promotional programmes -International brand development
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Claridge's
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager
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Mar 1999 - Nov 2003
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Education
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Paul Augier
Business,Hospitality,