Experience

Janiya

• Saudi Arabia
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multi-Unit General Manager

  • May 2023 - Nov 2023

  Opening in September 2023 Flamingo Room Riyadh and Collective Saudi, managing of Brunch & Cake Bujairi, and in charge of pre-opening African Lounge Riyadh, Tasha’s Café and Brunch & Cake KAFD simultaneously. Coordination point between the franchisees and the franchisor. Control of the Mannings, interviewing more than 3000 candidates for 160 positions, reducing the cost by 30% so far. In charge of the PnL, reducing opening and operational costs by 35% so far. In charge of a team of… Show more Opening in September 2023 Flamingo Room Riyadh and Collective Saudi, managing of Brunch & Cake Bujairi, and in charge of pre-opening African Lounge Riyadh, Tasha’s Café and Brunch & Cake KAFD simultaneously. Coordination point between the franchisees and the franchisor. Control of the Mannings, interviewing more than 3000 candidates for 160 positions, reducing the cost by 30% so far. In charge of the PnL, reducing opening and operational costs by 35% so far. In charge of a team of 21 managers and 190+ employees. Control of the Business Plan. Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics. Project Managing support. Business Development. Constantly producing new Marketing ideas for the company. Actively helping other brands and departments of the company.

• Brand General Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Apr 2023



BOCA

• United Arab Emirates
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Operations & Beverage Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  Manager of the multi-award-winning BOCA restaurant successfully opened in Dubai in October 2014. In charge of Personnel Management. Negotiation of all the beverage brands to be included in the menus. Training of personnel implementing a clear communication process. Developed Lili Cafe in Doha & Caffè Florian in Abu Dhabi.

• Operations & Sales Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

• Restaurant & Beverage Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2015



RR

• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

• Private Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  Problem fixer of more than 20 different Service Platforms (hotels, casinos, restaurants, discotheques, etc...). Creator of simple work process tailored by the platform to improve sales. Control of PnL to reinsert companies to profitability in record time. Problem fixer of more than 20 different Service Platforms (hotels, casinos, restaurants, discotheques, etc...). Creator of simple work process tailored by the platform to improve sales. Control of PnL to reinsert companies to profitability in record time.



Grupo COSTA ESTE

• Spain
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beverage Manager & Executive Sommelier

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Negotiation and operational management of all the beverage instruments used in a group of 13 discotheques and 6 restaurants. Managing sponsorship beverage contracts for millions of euros against liters of brand products. In charge of all the mixologists & sommeliers of the group. Negotiation and operational management of all the beverage instruments used in a group of 13 discotheques and 6 restaurants. Managing sponsorship beverage contracts for millions of euros against liters of brand products. In charge of all the mixologists & sommeliers of the group.



Restaurante Botafumeiro

• Spain
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2009

  Starting as 6th maître and going to Director in 3 years. In charge of around 80 people. Service of the VIP tables. Principal activities: Opening and closing. Sommelier. Reservations and logistics. Handling around 700 guests per day. Starting as 6th maître and going to Director in 3 years. In charge of around 80 people. Service of the VIP tables. Principal activities: Opening and closing. Sommelier. Reservations and logistics. Handling around 700 guests per day.



Enoteca Vinbar

• Oslo, Norway

• Assistant Restaurant Manager & Sommelier

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  In charge of around 15 people. Administration of the saloon. Handling around 90 guests per day. Sommelier. In charge of around 15 people. Administration of the saloon. Handling around 90 guests per day. Sommelier.



El Granada

• Oslo, Norway

• Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  In charge of around 15 people. Administration of the saloon. Handling around 50 guests per day. Sommelier helper. In charge of around 15 people. Administration of the saloon. Handling around 50 guests per day. Sommelier helper.



ORO

• Oslo, Norway

• Assistant Restaurant Manager & Sommelier

  • May 2003 - Sep 2003

  Michelin 1-star Restaurant from Chef Terje Ness winner of the Bocuse d'Or 99'. The whole administration of PLATA Tapas Bar. Sommelier Helper at ORO Restaurant. Michelin 1-star Restaurant from Chef Terje Ness winner of the Bocuse d'Or 99'. The whole administration of PLATA Tapas Bar. Sommelier Helper at ORO Restaurant.



Foster's Hollywood

• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

• Chief of Rank

  • Nov 2002 - Apr 2003

  The waiter who became Chief of Rank in 2 months. The waiter who became Chief of Rank in 2 months.