Jean-Michel Thomas
Group director of Food and Beverages at MAGNA Hospitality Management- Claim this Profile
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Italian Professional working proficiency
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Polish Elementary proficiency
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Alban Roger
All the places where Mr. Thomas has worked have seen their service, wine and sometimes food improve, leading them to receive prestigious awards (extra Michelin star, "Best restaurant of the year", etc.). The level of his service and staff is always 3 Michelin stars. For important client dinners, I would always book in the restaurant he manages. He always positively surprises by delivering over your expectations.
Christley G.
I had one of the greatest opportunity to work under Jean Michel Thomas when I first started my overseas career in Dubai. It was a pre opening property of Hilton in Dubai Creek and it was him who took all the burden on his shoulders in food & beverage section right from training the team, setting the restaurants, lounges and bars, organising menu, and made the opening go successful and no doubt its still one of the best in Dubai. His professionalism of handling matters were second to none, personally I learnt a great deal by working with him in every way as he is also a very passionate individual in what he is doing. I wish him always a good success.
Julien-Arnaud Guinebault
It was a pleasure to work with Jean-Michel. He loves his job. I really appreciate his creativity and ability to propose new and effectiveness ideas. I hope to have the opportunity to work again with Jean-Michel.
Alban Roger
All the places where Mr. Thomas has worked have seen their service, wine and sometimes food improve, leading them to receive prestigious awards (extra Michelin star, "Best restaurant of the year", etc.). The level of his service and staff is always 3 Michelin stars. For important client dinners, I would always book in the restaurant he manages. He always positively surprises by delivering over your expectations.
Christley G.
I had one of the greatest opportunity to work under Jean Michel Thomas when I first started my overseas career in Dubai. It was a pre opening property of Hilton in Dubai Creek and it was him who took all the burden on his shoulders in food & beverage section right from training the team, setting the restaurants, lounges and bars, organising menu, and made the opening go successful and no doubt its still one of the best in Dubai. His professionalism of handling matters were second to none, personally I learnt a great deal by working with him in every way as he is also a very passionate individual in what he is doing. I wish him always a good success.
Julien-Arnaud Guinebault
It was a pleasure to work with Jean-Michel. He loves his job. I really appreciate his creativity and ability to propose new and effectiveness ideas. I hope to have the opportunity to work again with Jean-Michel.
Alban Roger
All the places where Mr. Thomas has worked have seen their service, wine and sometimes food improve, leading them to receive prestigious awards (extra Michelin star, "Best restaurant of the year", etc.). The level of his service and staff is always 3 Michelin stars. For important client dinners, I would always book in the restaurant he manages. He always positively surprises by delivering over your expectations.
Christley G.
I had one of the greatest opportunity to work under Jean Michel Thomas when I first started my overseas career in Dubai. It was a pre opening property of Hilton in Dubai Creek and it was him who took all the burden on his shoulders in food & beverage section right from training the team, setting the restaurants, lounges and bars, organising menu, and made the opening go successful and no doubt its still one of the best in Dubai. His professionalism of handling matters were second to none, personally I learnt a great deal by working with him in every way as he is also a very passionate individual in what he is doing. I wish him always a good success.
Julien-Arnaud Guinebault
It was a pleasure to work with Jean-Michel. He loves his job. I really appreciate his creativity and ability to propose new and effectiveness ideas. I hope to have the opportunity to work again with Jean-Michel.
Alban Roger
All the places where Mr. Thomas has worked have seen their service, wine and sometimes food improve, leading them to receive prestigious awards (extra Michelin star, "Best restaurant of the year", etc.). The level of his service and staff is always 3 Michelin stars. For important client dinners, I would always book in the restaurant he manages. He always positively surprises by delivering over your expectations.
Christley G.
I had one of the greatest opportunity to work under Jean Michel Thomas when I first started my overseas career in Dubai. It was a pre opening property of Hilton in Dubai Creek and it was him who took all the burden on his shoulders in food & beverage section right from training the team, setting the restaurants, lounges and bars, organising menu, and made the opening go successful and no doubt its still one of the best in Dubai. His professionalism of handling matters were second to none, personally I learnt a great deal by working with him in every way as he is also a very passionate individual in what he is doing. I wish him always a good success.
Julien-Arnaud Guinebault
It was a pleasure to work with Jean-Michel. He loves his job. I really appreciate his creativity and ability to propose new and effectiveness ideas. I hope to have the opportunity to work again with Jean-Michel.
Experience
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MAGNA Hospitality Management
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group director of Food and Beverages
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Jul 2022 - Present
Magna Hospitality Management is a group operating high end venues, and in process to open new ones. Magna Hospitality Management is a group operating high end venues, and in process to open new ones.
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Founder / CEO
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Jun 2021 - Present
Antasis Food And Beverages LLC dedicated to bringing the very best in each F&B category Antasis Food And Beverages LLC dedicated to bringing the very best in each F&B category
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Founder/CEO
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2022
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Founder/CEO
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Antasis Consulting SARL has been a succesful testing ground to bring together 30 years experience at different levels and faces of the hospitality industry, in one same entity which would deliver complete solutions for investors, and operators in search for a larger and more precise ways of delivering service.We have serviced various projects, from private aircraft delivery, inflight service programs, relaunched or created restaurant concepts, or selected exclusive products, custom made equipments, trained various employees and proudly advised countless companies for a better, cost efficient, durable and ethics orientated businesses. Confidentiality in mind, and being the key to success, no stone remained unturned, and nobody left behind, all aspects, all details taken into consideration;Antasis is closing its doors, to reopen closer to its initial clientèle, in the Middle East
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Executive Director-Inflight Service
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Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
Standards of service in flightDesign and equipment purchasing of all operating equipmentRelation with suppliers and program follow upService and etiquette expertAircraft deliveries program Airbus 320, 319, Boeing 777-200.Consultancy to high net worth/head of state kitchen and private cellarOperational audit and trainingService on board for head of stateProducts sourcing Standards of service in flightDesign and equipment purchasing of all operating equipmentRelation with suppliers and program follow upService and etiquette expertAircraft deliveries program Airbus 320, 319, Boeing 777-200.Consultancy to high net worth/head of state kitchen and private cellarOperational audit and trainingService on board for head of stateProducts sourcing
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Chef sommelier
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
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Consultant project management
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Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
FIXED TERM CONTRACTActing as consultant on a new creation. Setting up all areas prior to opening, giving a 360 degrees view to the owners for successful opening. Designing kitchen, employees manuals, sop, wine and beverages lists, negotiation with suppliers, recruitment, etc... FIXED TERM CONTRACTActing as consultant on a new creation. Setting up all areas prior to opening, giving a 360 degrees view to the owners for successful opening. Designing kitchen, employees manuals, sop, wine and beverages lists, negotiation with suppliers, recruitment, etc...
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Consultant acting as GM
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
FIXED TERM CONTRACT Luxury boutique hotel and restaurants FIXED TERM CONTRACT Luxury boutique hotel and restaurants
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Deputy general manager
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May 2010 - Mar 2011
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F&B manager Aviation & Head Office
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May 2006 - Mar 2009
Service Training of staff on private airline, head officeOrganization of functions for Chairman and ownerHosting VIP and guestsAssistance to Owner and familyConfidential activities Service Training of staff on private airline, head officeOrganization of functions for Chairman and ownerHosting VIP and guestsAssistance to Owner and familyConfidential activities
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Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Sommelier
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2004 - 2006
ALL Duties for a Chef sommelier, added to the responsibility to overview other existing and planned new Jumeirah group (Dubai Holding) propertiesreview and improvement of the corporate Jumeirah Wine list, Creation, design and brought to completion various operating equipmentsTraining and coaching ALL Duties for a Chef sommelier, added to the responsibility to overview other existing and planned new Jumeirah group (Dubai Holding) propertiesreview and improvement of the corporate Jumeirah Wine list, Creation, design and brought to completion various operating equipmentsTraining and coaching
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Executive consultant to the Owner
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Feb 2002 - 2004
Audit, and implementation of relaunch, and reopening of a highly acclaimed traditional group of restaurants in Krakow before entry in EU Audit, and implementation of relaunch, and reopening of a highly acclaimed traditional group of restaurants in Krakow before entry in EU
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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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500 - 600 Employee
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Restaurant manager/Openings
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May 1996 - Jan 2002
Aubergine Gordon Ramsay (2 Michelin Stars) :Maitre d hotelOpenings:Gordon Ramsay restaurant London Opening as Maitre d Hotel 3 Michelin Stars, promoted assistant managerPetrus London Restaurant manager/Opening 1 Michelin StarAmaryllis Glasgow Opening restaurant manager 1 Michelin StarConnaught London Opening Restaurant Manager 1 Michelin StarClaridges London Restaurant manager 1 Michelin StarVerre By Gordon Ramsay, & Brasserie Glasshouse Dubai Opening restaurant manager: Best Middle East restaurant award
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chef de rang sommelier
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1991 - 1993
Traditional restaurant Best cellar in the world Traditional restaurant Best cellar in the world
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Education
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1991 - 1994
Lycee hotelier Marseille
CAP/BEP/MC Sommelier, Table service and oenology
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