Heinz Roelz
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Galaxy Entertainment Group
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Advisor – Hotels & Hospitality, Corporate Office
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2013 - Present
Directly in charge of concepting, planning, opening and managing several Casino Hotels, each ranging from 500 to 1,500 rooms and suites with exceeding 10,000 employees. Assisting Vice Chairman in establishing strategies of integrated resort & hospitality developments, positioning, branding, marketing, project planning, operating concepts and etc, for the continuing success and expansion of GEG, as an outstanding operator of world-class resort and hotels. Directly in charge of concepting, planning, opening and managing several Casino Hotels, each ranging from 500 to 1,500 rooms and suites with exceeding 10,000 employees. Assisting Vice Chairman in establishing strategies of integrated resort & hospitality developments, positioning, branding, marketing, project planning, operating concepts and etc, for the continuing success and expansion of GEG, as an outstanding operator of world-class resort and hotels.
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Corporate Director – Hotels & Hospitality
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2006 - 2013
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Senior Vice President (Hotels)
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2004 - 2006
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Private Business
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Europe
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Pursuing private business / investment in Europe
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1999 - 2004
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Stanford Hotels
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Europe
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Sourcing investment and management opportunities for Stanford Hotels in Europe
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1998 - 1998
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Stanford Hotels
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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Nov 1986 - Dec 1997
In charge of all aspect of hotel and catering related investments of the company throughout Asia and USA. Responsible for research and development of additional hotel and catering projects. Responsible for operational and financial results of all existing hotels and restaurants and those under development. In charge of all aspect of hotel and catering related investments of the company throughout Asia and USA. Responsible for research and development of additional hotel and catering projects. Responsible for operational and financial results of all existing hotels and restaurants and those under development.
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ASIA HOTEL, SHENZHEN / CHINA
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Director of Operations and General Manager
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Apr 1985 - Nov 1986
First Caucasian individual to concept and set up 5-star hotel without backing of International Hotel Company in China. 1,400 employees, 12 restaurants, bars and banquet facilities. First Caucasian individual to concept and set up 5-star hotel without backing of International Hotel Company in China. 1,400 employees, 12 restaurants, bars and banquet facilities.
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Project Manager, General Manager & Regional Director – Special Projects
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Dec 1979 - Apr 1985
HOLIDAY INN INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC As project Manager, in charge of planning, development and all matters of pre-opening responsibilities; setting up and implementing of policies and procedures. As General Manager, in charge of operating this first deluxe Holiday Inn, making it the most profitable hotel in Hong Kong and of the Holiday Inn International Division. As Regional Director with added responsibilities for development and planning of additional Holiday Inn projects throughout Asia Pacific. Show less
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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Hong Kong
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Manager / Manager
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Oct 1977 - Dec 1979
For one year prior to opening, in charge of project planning and all related matters of pre-opening. Responsible for setting up and implementing hotel policies, manuals and procedures. From opening, responsible for day-to-day operation of entire hotel, restaurants and all other facilities. For one year prior to opening, in charge of project planning and all related matters of pre-opening. Responsible for setting up and implementing hotel policies, manuals and procedures. From opening, responsible for day-to-day operation of entire hotel, restaurants and all other facilities.
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THE HONG KONG MANDARIN
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Hong Kong
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Food & Beverage Manager (Director of Food & Beverage)
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Jan 1975 - Oct 1977
Directly responsible for the operation and results of 1 Supper Club, 5 Restaurants, 8 Bars and Lounges, 10 Banquet Rooms. Planning, budgeting, staff hiring / training (600 employees), purchasing, storekeeping, cost control, promotion, preparation, service, public relations and advertising, engaging of entertainers and standing in for General Manager during his absence. Directly responsible for the operation and results of 1 Supper Club, 5 Restaurants, 8 Bars and Lounges, 10 Banquet Rooms. Planning, budgeting, staff hiring / training (600 employees), purchasing, storekeeping, cost control, promotion, preparation, service, public relations and advertising, engaging of entertainers and standing in for General Manager during his absence.
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Food & Beverage Manager
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May 1973 - Dec 1974
Responsible for operation and results of 4 Restaurants, 1 Coffee Shop, 7 Bars, Cocktail Lounges, 3 Function Rooms and Night Club. Ensuring monthly revenue of US$500,000. Guide Executive Chef and menu planning, cost and portion control and food preparation. Preparing capital expenditures, operating equipment, staffing and P&L budgets. Hiring of 350 local and expatriate staff. Directing Public Relations Department in connection with F&B advertising, press releases and coverage of specialty weeks. Show less
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BERLIN HILTON, BERLIN, GERMANY
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Germany
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Assistant Convention & Banquet Manager
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Dec 1971 - May 1973
15 Function Rooms & Ballrooms for over 2,000 guests. Planning special promotions, selling functions/events as well as supervising/managing entire catering department. Standing in frequently for Food & Beverage Director and in charge of total department (250 employees). 15 Function Rooms & Ballrooms for over 2,000 guests. Planning special promotions, selling functions/events as well as supervising/managing entire catering department. Standing in frequently for Food & Beverage Director and in charge of total department (250 employees).
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Executive Assistant Manager / F&B Manager
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Jun 1970 - Dec 1971
Control of entire Food & Beverage Department, daily reports and F&B costs, menu planning and design, staff employment (150) and training. Assisting General Manager on a daily basis, supervising most departments of hotel. 3 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Cocktail Lounges and 7 Function Rooms. Control of entire Food & Beverage Department, daily reports and F&B costs, menu planning and design, staff employment (150) and training. Assisting General Manager on a daily basis, supervising most departments of hotel. 3 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Cocktail Lounges and 7 Function Rooms.
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Executive Assistant Manager
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1969 - 1970
In overall charge of Cost Control & Purchasing Offices; Restaurant & Bars; Front Office & Reservations.
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Demi Chef de Rang
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1969 - 1969
Waiter in restaurant, cocktail lounge, bar and room service
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PALACE HOTEL, GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND
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Switzerland
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Main Courantier - Receptionist
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1969 - 1969
Maintaining Hotel Journal, Guest Accounting, Front Office, Control of cheques, cash, lodging schedules & foreign exchange. Maintaining Hotel Journal, Guest Accounting, Front Office, Control of cheques, cash, lodging schedules & foreign exchange.
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General Assistant
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1967 - 1968
Assisting parents in running family hotel until hotel was leased Assisting parents in running family hotel until hotel was leased
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Cook – Assistant to Head Chef
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1966 - 1966
Working in all sections of a French kitchen as saucier, entremetier and gardemanger
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Cook – Apprentice
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1964 - 1966
Initial experience in all sections of the kitchen, according to professional education laws in Germany.
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Education
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Holiday Inn University Memphis, USA - Course Diplomas
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Cornell University, Ithaca, USA - Course Diplomas
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Examination – Master Chef, Berlin - State Diploma (Excellent)
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Hotel School, West Berlin, Germany
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Hotel & Catering School, Tegernsee, Germany
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Hotel School Examination – Waiter - (Distinction – best result in Germany)
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Hotel School, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Hotel School Examination – Chef - (Distinction – best result in Germany)
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High School, Germany (Graduated)
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Elementary School, Germany