Executive Director - Business Development

• Jul 2020 - Present

The Dadabai family has a rich legacy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, having started its operations as a leading family Group in the early 1950’s. The Group grew and rose to the challenges of the times, playing a significant role in the transformation of the Kingdom. Over the years, the Group has kept pace with the changes in the region, adapting, innovating and evolving to meet the growing demands of an emerging country on a fast track of economic growth.The Group draws strength from its in-depth knowledge and understanding of the market and is committed to realize its full potential in the core areas of its operations spanning construction, education, real estate, logistics, car rental, hospitality management and training. The Group is geared to face new challenges, push boundaries and set new standards in quality and value in all aspects of operations, contributing to the progress of the national economy. Dadabai Holding is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Middle East with a reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality. Show less

Executive Director Of Operations

• Dec 2008 - Jun 2020

Organizing International Mega Events such as: Formula 1 Bahrain VIP Catering ( DO & CO Austria) , Air Show Bahrain , Wedding Functions , YPO Special Events, Bahrain Tourism Events for Investors.Day to day operations at the Swiss Catering and Management Institute Of Hospitality and Australian Retail Confers with members of industrial and business communities to determine human resource training needs for apprenticeable and non apprenticeable occupations.Mega Out of the Box Events and workshops like Robin Sharma, Ron Kaufman, Deepak Chopra & Jack Canfield.Handling Government projects such as Tamkeen (Government Authority), Ministry of Labour Social Development and Specific Council Funded students to train Locals in the Job seekers Program. Enrolments and Admissions of International studentsKeeping track of placement and linkage to the Hospitality & Retail Industry.Leasing with External International Academic Awarding Bodies Swiss HTMI , AHLEI (USA) , ARA (Australia) Monitoring Faculty Performance, Training and Introducing new modules to the program.Training of Students and ensuring Placements of local and International students.Coordinates on-the-job training programs with employers, and evaluates progress of enrollees in conjunction with program contract goals.Prepares budget and funding allocations for vocational programs.Ensuring that the International Australian Retail and Swiss Hospitality Curriculum Education Quality is maintained. Leadership and running daily operations that help Young Bahraini Nationals and Expats achieve their dreams by building a strong platform for their Careers both in Hospitality and retail Management.In addition empowering Professionals from the Industry achieve their goals and conducting out of the box Programs in Both Technical and Leadership. Programs are delivered bilingual and across the GCC.Also conduct Mystery Guest and reports to Companies on their existing gaps and develop a training for Corporates. Show less

Executive Director Operations / Vocational School Principal

• Dec 2008 - Jun 2020

Director

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2013

Training Faculty in Reatil and Hospitality Train the trainer Programs. Working with Government bodies such as Tamkeen , Specific Council of Hospitality and Retail and MOLSD in job seekers programs . Ensuring that the Australian Retail and the Swiss Hospitality Curriculum Education Quality is maintained. Leadership and running daily operations that help Young Bahraini Nationals and Expats achieve their dreams by building a strong platform for their Careers both in Hospitality and retail Management. In addition empowering Professionals from both Hospitality and Retail Industry achieve their goals and conducting out of the box Programs in Both Technical and Leadership. Programs are delivered bilingual and across the GCC. Also conduct Mystery Guest and reports to Companies on their existing gaps and develop a training for the Company based on their SOPs. Show less

Regional Director Of Operations

• Jan 2000 - Nov 2008

Five star Food Catering Outdoor and Home delivery Company for VIPs and Five Star Hotels . Operations and managing day to day activities for both branches located in UAE & Kingdom Of Bahrain, Menu planning & Designing of menu booklets, Signing exclusive contracts, Recruit and training staff conducting various work shops for crew, carrying out Marketing campaigns, Maximizing sales and introducing new services. Achieving set targets and maintaining profits. Writing & carrying out S.O.P Manuals, & Branding. Proper delegation of companies Investment. Conducting Staff appraisals, & overall implementation of Company’s corporate standards. Setting up Franchises to neighboring States with the presentations and manuals. Show less

Front Office and Revenue Development Manager

• Oct 1998 - Dec 1999

Rooms Division , Revenue Management ,Duty Hotel Manager, Large European and Asian Groups Visits. Sop Manuals and training of Staff Rooms Division , Revenue Management ,Duty Hotel Manager, Large European and Asian Groups Visits. Sop Manuals and training of Staff

Front Office and Royal Club Manager

• Feb 1996 - Aug 1998

Part of the rebranding from Forte Grand to Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa and Pre opening of the new 108 Classy VIP Tower. Incharge of 108 Exclusive VIP Club Rooms and VIP Lounge and Ensuring smooth operations of the Royal Club Tower and handling VIP special guests at Front Desk. Was responsible for the Concierge, Guest Relations, Receptionist, cashiers and VIP guests. Hosted International Guests that attended events such as Power boat race , Golf and Horse races in the UAE. Achievement: Executed the Opening of 108 Executive Tower Suites Rooms and Re-branding from Forte to Le Meridien. Was part of the rebranding Team and Main Clients were European. Show less

Night Auditor and Front Office

• Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

Accor Group was an Airport Hotel , VIP and Group Check-in / out, arranging tours, guest relation activities, night auditing, preparing reports, making reservations and also setting up early bird breakfast. Training new staff in Front Office systems & preparing reports for Canton Local Statistic Control. Arrange Airline Crew Breakfast , Daily Auditing of Hotel and Conference operations. In addition arranging Tours and sightseeing for Japanese and European Guests. Accor Group was an Airport Hotel , VIP and Group Check-in / out, arranging tours, guest relation activities, night auditing, preparing reports, making reservations and also setting up early bird breakfast. Training new staff in Front Office systems & preparing reports for Canton Local Statistic Control. Arrange Airline Crew Breakfast , Daily Auditing of Hotel and Conference operations. In addition arranging Tours and sightseeing for Japanese and European Guests.

Pastry Chef

• Jun 1992 - Nov 1992

Worked in the Pastry,preparing special functions for weddings, Cakes, Morning Breakfast , Special Displays for the Asian Pastry and fruit carts and Hot Italian, Japanese and Chinese Kitchen. Prepared for functions, buffets, decorative bread platters, desserts & assisted the Executive chef. Special Menus for rock stars such as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Guns and Roses , Rod Steward. Worked in the Pastry,preparing special functions for weddings, Cakes, Morning Breakfast , Special Displays for the Asian Pastry and fruit carts and Hot Italian, Japanese and Chinese Kitchen. Prepared for functions, buffets, decorative bread platters, desserts & assisted the Executive chef. Special Menus for rock stars such as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Guns and Roses , Rod Steward.

Food And Beverage Intern

• Jun 1991 - Nov 1991

Food & Beverage Service Trainee & promoted to Head waiter for the Relais Chateaux Restaurants. Preparing 9 course banquets-on Silver Platter Service, carrying out room service to VIP guets, provided A la Carte and Guredion Service for 4 outlets, Bar Service and stock taking. Service of Vintage Wines and Exclusive Cigar Selections. Service of VIP Clients and special Banquets. Trained as a sommelier this Victorian Hotel had one of the best and Vintage wines. Food & Beverage Service Trainee & promoted to Head waiter for the Relais Chateaux Restaurants. Preparing 9 course banquets-on Silver Platter Service, carrying out room service to VIP guets, provided A la Carte and Guredion Service for 4 outlets, Bar Service and stock taking. Service of Vintage Wines and Exclusive Cigar Selections. Service of VIP Clients and special Banquets. Trained as a sommelier this Victorian Hotel had one of the best and Vintage wines.