Experience

Maher Hospitality Consultant Group

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Oversees the planning and execution of a variety of Hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's projects, including marketing services, automation of processes, re-branding and specialized on staff training, cost control and room revenue. We secure job in small to large hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's worldwide. Oversees the planning and execution of a variety of Hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's projects, including marketing services, automation of processes, re-branding and specialized on staff training, cost control and room revenue. We secure job in small to large hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's worldwide.



Scarlett House Catering Inc.

• Director of Catering and Restaurant / Venue Operations Canada

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2021

  provides strategic leadership to food and beverage operations across the division. The role is responsible for all corporate food and beverage personnel, supporting and overseeing all current restaurant and venue operations including ensuring brand and quality standards are maintained, results are achieved/exceeded and that right people are in the right roles for the operations. Proactively drives revenue targets and profitability within food and beverage operations. • control operational costs, while ensuring effective and efficient deployment of resources in a challenging operating environment. • Recommends, advocates, influences and drives standards and guidelines for adoption and implementation at all food and beverage sites for both front and back of house. • Enhances revenue through menu development, pricing strategy and by working with Marketing to implement key promotions and marketing techniques. • Oversees the development and implementation of training and support systems for staff. • Promotes a vision of best practices for both front and back of house operations. • Partners with site food and beverage leadership teams to execute and ensure the consistent delivery of best-in-class food and beverage experiences in all venues. • Provides leadership and coaching on escalated technical and incident related issues. • Oversees market, trend and demographic research and analysis for use in developing optimum operations. • Stays informed about local, national and international best practices or trends in food service, interior design, technology and entertainment in food and beverage and implements or provides recommendations on best practices as appropriate. • Responsible for ensuring strong interpersonal relationships and maintaining strong client relationships both internally across all sites and teams and externally with vendors, talent sources and professional organizations. • Maintains a thorough and updated knowledge of company policies and procedures.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  Oversees the planning and execution of a variety of Hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's projects, including marketing services, automation of processes, re-branding and specialized on staff training, cost control and room revenue. We secure job in small to large hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's worldwide. Oversees the planning and execution of a variety of Hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's projects, including marketing services, automation of processes, re-branding and specialized on staff training, cost control and room revenue. We secure job in small to large hotels, Restaurant and Food Services company's worldwide.

• Director of Restaurant & Venue Operations Canada

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Involved in all phases of Restaurant and Venue operational planning and expenditures, budgeting, costing and financial. • Develop and monitor Restaurant & Venue performance indicators and implement action plans to address deficiencies • Provide guidance and motivation to Restaurant & Venue managers and their supporting teams • Working closely with the Human Resources department ensure all Restaurant and Venue personnel issues are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.



Ovations Food Services, LP

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Events & Catering Sales Director / Operations planner

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  -Proactively solicit new business and manage relationships with existing and lost business accounts; to meet/exceed revenue goals, and expand the Hotel’s client base through various mediums. -Selling and acquiring corporate and social events focusing on larger groups up to five thousand guests in any events. - Identify through market intelligence any business trends and marketing opportunities that can improve overall hotel and catering performance; track status of potential new business and reasons for lost business. - Negotiate catering and event contracts and selection of vendors in accordance with company policy. -Identify and action opportunities to optimize revenue and implement cost saving when planning events.



ORHMA (Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association)

• Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  Proactively solicit new business and manage relationships with existing and lost business accounts. Identify through market intelligence any business trends and marketing opportunities that can improve overall new business and reasons for lost business. Achieve all sales goals as it relates to personal and team productivity as agreed for the year and to meet the company budget through selling and finalizing membership. Negotiate new contracts and selection of vendors in accordance with company policy in conjunction with the CEO.



Westin Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Food and Beverage on consultant basis during the holiday season 2012

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Project to help during the holiday season - menu planing, organize the holidyas concept, Implemnt brand standard and follow up during the brand audit. Project to help during the holiday season - menu planing, organize the holidyas concept, Implemnt brand standard and follow up during the brand audit.



Glacier Park, Inc. Prince of Wales Hotel

• General Manager

  • May 2011 - Sep 2012

  * Overseeing this Heritage and National Historic Site of Canada Hotel * Fully responsible for all hotel departments, staff and management * Launch team members for re opening the hotel 2011 & 2012 summer season * Remarkable 93% positive feedback on trip advisor for the first time in the history for this property. * Responsible for directing the overall operation of the hotel to maximize performance, profitability and return on investment by creating positive and productive work environment and ensuring superior guest service and compliance with Quality and operation standard. company P&L goals * Fully involved operationally with high visibility in the day to day business of the hotel. * Set effective systems and controls to ensure the consistent smooth running of departments. Actively participate in the development of all key managerial positions and manage effectively labor turnover, recruitment & employee development within budgeted parameters. * Establish a proactive approach to the selling, marketing and merchandising of the full portfolio of activities throughout the hotel. * Guiding the department heads in business plan recommendations, expense management, Budgeting and revenue forecasting, selecting and developing leaders. * Assumes total responsibility for assigned location and staff * Achieved and exuded budget plan for 2012 The hotel is named after the Prince of Wales, the popular Prince Edward, who was later to become King Edward VIII. He was admired and adored worldwide, even after his abdication of the British Throne in 1936 when he chose to marry a commoner from America. The hotel was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1992 with Plaque status granted in 1995 and was highlighted in the 2008 National Geographic™ Crown of the Continent Geotourism Map Guide. This stately hotel is located high on a bluff overlooking Waterton Lake Remarkable 93% positive feedback on trip advisor, 98% positive feedback on guest satisfactions



Xperience Hospitality Management - Xperience Kiroseiz Parkland 5* Hotel & Resort, Sharm El Sheikh, E

• EAM & Corporate F&B Director

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

  World Class 5 Star Hotel, Resort & Aqua Park , 720 rooms and 19 F&B Outlets -formerly Called Kiroseiz Three Corners Hotels and Resorts Situated in the mountain-lined Red Sea coast of Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt, Xperience Kiroseiz Parkland with its spellbinding gardens and legendary hospitality offers an array of unique resort experiences. Numerous swimming pools, various water sports, exciting aqua parks (for adults and kids) and sunny private beach call on fun and sun worshippers, Easy access to the bustling Naama Bay is an exclusive invitation to Sharm El Sheikh’s nightlife. offering 19 stylish bars and international restaurants.a private cinema and amphitheatre, a discotheque as well as a relaxing spa and a kids club. Strategic Consulting to the Owner and Management Company,including business plan and sales development. Advising new businesses on formation of corporation and business structures, Brand development, web site traffic growth. Develop brand strategy and statistics systems. Leading team size of more 700 and managing revenues in excess of US$ 30 million.



Compass Group Canada

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director, Eurest Dining Services

  • Aug 1990 - Mar 2010

  World Class & The largest food service and facility Management Company worldwide. Reginoal Director, 2008- 2010 District General Manager, 1999-2007 Sector Catering Specialist, 1996- 1998 General Manager, 1990- 1995 Capturing awards including: Unit of the year in 2004 Unit of the year in 2006. Personal recognitions including: The Prestigious Penta Award “Be a Star” competition in 2003 The Prestigious Penta Award “Be a Star” competition in 2007 During my tenure as a Regional Director, the organization received the following awards: 2010 - Canada's Top 100 Employer 2009 - Canada's Top 100 Employer 2010 - HR Summit Awards 2010 - Top 100 Canadian Green Award 2010 - Green Leadership Award, Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine 2009 - Aboriginal Hall of Fame 2008 - Compass in the Community, North America, Gold 2007 - Company of the Year, Pinnacle Award – Foodservice & Hospitality



Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• F&B Manager

  • Mar 1988 - Aug 1990

  Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale is 4 Star Hotel located at Dufferin Street and Highway 401, Toronto, Ontario Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale is 4 Star Hotel located at Dufferin Street and Highway 401, Toronto, Ontario



Beaver Foods Limited "Cara Operation"

• F&B Service Manager & Catering Manager

  • 1986 - 1988

  Formerly Beaver Foods Limited "Cara Operation" Now Compass Group Canada Formerly Beaver Foods Limited "Cara Operation" Now Compass Group Canada



Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt

• Launch Team Member and Director of Food & Beverage

  • Sep 1983 - Mar 1986

  5 Star Hotel - With 430 Rooms & 9 F&B Outlets - Maritim Jolie Ville Hotel Alexandria - formerly Renaissance Alexandria Hotel Alexandria, Egypt 5 Star Hotel - With 430 Rooms & 9 F&B Outlets - Maritim Jolie Ville Hotel Alexandria - formerly Renaissance Alexandria Hotel Alexandria, Egypt



Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Montaza, Alexandria, Egypt

• F&B Manager

  • Feb 1982 - Oct 1983

  5 Star hotel - overlooking King's Farouk Palace and gardens on one side and the bright blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on the other. 5 Star hotel - overlooking King's Farouk Palace and gardens on one side and the bright blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on the other.



Nefertiti Dining Room - Toronto, ON - Yorkville

• GM / Part Owner

  • 1981 - 1982

  Fine Dining Lounge with 64 Seats – Specialized in Middle Eastern Gourmet Menu Fine Dining Lounge with 64 Seats – Specialized in Middle Eastern Gourmet Menu


Sheraton Center Toronto
• Canada
• Hospitality
• Room Service

  • 1977 - 1981


Hanikan Beach Hotel, Greece

• Head Bartender

  • 1976 - 1977

  5 Star Hotel and Resort - 630 Rooms & 8 F&B outlets 5 Star Hotel and Resort - 630 Rooms & 8 F&B outlets


Al - Fateh Hotel, Mecca, KSA
• Front Office Supervisor

  • 1975 - 1976