Experience

Skinny Genie Gluten Free

• United Arab Emirates
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Skinny Genie is a lifestyle company, with a commitment to create a healthy and fresh portfolio of well-thought handmade products for people who simply want to take a bite towards embracing a wholesome lifestyle. Skinny Genie is purpose-built 100% gluten free wholesale production center with retail shop format. www.skinny-genie.com Skinny Genie is a lifestyle company, with a commitment to create a healthy and fresh portfolio of well-thought handmade products for people who simply want to take a bite towards embracing a wholesome lifestyle. Skinny Genie is purpose-built 100% gluten free wholesale production center with retail shop format. www.skinny-genie.com



Pita Social

• Lexington, KY.

• Freelance consultancy - Concept creation and Brand development

  • May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Healthy Mediterranean Pita QSR Conceptualization, brand development menu development and project management 3 modules developed and opened: free standing unit, food court unit, and truck. Pita social is now available for franchise in the U.S. www.pitasocial.com Healthy Mediterranean Pita QSR Conceptualization, brand development menu development and project management 3 modules developed and opened: free standing unit, food court unit, and truck. Pita social is now available for franchise in the U.S. www.pitasocial.com



Bateel International

• United Arab Emirates
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy General Manager - Cafe Division

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  Bateel is a leading brand in the gourmet food market.With strong market presence in fifteen countries, Bateel's Deluxe boutiques and elegant cafes adorn premium shopping destinations in major cities, stretching from London to Jakarta. Reporting to Group M.D. www.bateel.com Bateel is a leading brand in the gourmet food market.With strong market presence in fifteen countries, Bateel's Deluxe boutiques and elegant cafes adorn premium shopping destinations in major cities, stretching from London to Jakarta. Reporting to Group M.D. www.bateel.com



La Fondation

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: - Business development - Turnkey development of hospitality and retail businesses - Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, - Project management, Fit Out supervision, Recruitment&Training - Management and operations of privately owned F&B… Show more La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: - Business development - Turnkey development of hospitality and retail businesses - Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, - Project management, Fit Out supervision, Recruitment&Training - Management and operations of privately owned F&B businesses Show less La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: - Business development - Turnkey development of hospitality and retail businesses - Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, - Project management, Fit Out supervision, Recruitment&Training - Management and operations of privately owned F&B… Show more La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: - Business development - Turnkey development of hospitality and retail businesses - Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, - Project management, Fit Out supervision, Recruitment&Training - Management and operations of privately owned F&B businesses Show less



Tatweer

• United Arab Emirates
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr Manager Retail and F&B

  • May 2007 - May 2009

  The New Global Village theme Park is the first park opening of a series of 6 including Universal, DreamWorks, six Flags etc. belonging to Dubailand Parks and Resorts. Responsible for setting up the Retail and F&B division and ensure that the 250 outlets are ready to operate for the opening date (outlets leased out and company owned). reporting directly to C.O.O. Responsabilities include the following: Conceptualization and development of Retail and F&B company owned… Show more The New Global Village theme Park is the first park opening of a series of 6 including Universal, DreamWorks, six Flags etc. belonging to Dubailand Parks and Resorts. Responsible for setting up the Retail and F&B division and ensure that the 250 outlets are ready to operate for the opening date (outlets leased out and company owned). reporting directly to C.O.O. Responsabilities include the following: Conceptualization and development of Retail and F&B company owned outlets Responsible for standards of interior design concepts (company owned and leased out) Supervision and guidance of tenants up to outlets opening Review of park master planning, recommendations and changes Set up of Policies and procedures for Retail and F&B operations Coordination with construction, operation, finance and entertainment divisions. Show less The New Global Village theme Park is the first park opening of a series of 6 including Universal, DreamWorks, six Flags etc. belonging to Dubailand Parks and Resorts. Responsible for setting up the Retail and F&B division and ensure that the 250 outlets are ready to operate for the opening date (outlets leased out and company owned). reporting directly to C.O.O. Responsabilities include the following: Conceptualization and development of Retail and F&B company owned… Show more The New Global Village theme Park is the first park opening of a series of 6 including Universal, DreamWorks, six Flags etc. belonging to Dubailand Parks and Resorts. Responsible for setting up the Retail and F&B division and ensure that the 250 outlets are ready to operate for the opening date (outlets leased out and company owned). reporting directly to C.O.O. Responsabilities include the following: Conceptualization and development of Retail and F&B company owned outlets Responsible for standards of interior design concepts (company owned and leased out) Supervision and guidance of tenants up to outlets opening Review of park master planning, recommendations and changes Set up of Policies and procedures for Retail and F&B operations Coordination with construction, operation, finance and entertainment divisions. Show less



La Fondation

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2002 - May 2007

  La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: Business development Turnkey development of hospitality and retail franchises Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, Project management, fit out supervision, staff recruitment&training Set up of Policies and Procedures Management and… Show more La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: Business development Turnkey development of hospitality and retail franchises Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, Project management, fit out supervision, staff recruitment&training Set up of Policies and Procedures Management and operations of privately owned F&B businesses Show less La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: Business development Turnkey development of hospitality and retail franchises Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, Project management, fit out supervision, staff recruitment&training Set up of Policies and Procedures Management and… Show more La Fondation is specialized into turnkey development of Retail and F&B concepts and franchises, Management operations, along with Interior design and Brand development. Responsabilities include the following: Business development Turnkey development of hospitality and retail franchises Concept development, Interior design, Brand development, Project management, fit out supervision, staff recruitment&training Set up of Policies and Procedures Management and operations of privately owned F&B businesses Show less



Shakespeare and Company

• Dubai

• General Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Sep 2002

  I was approached by a private Investor to open a coffee shop. I created the concept, started the company and opened the first 3 outlets of what became the first most successful café-restaurant chain in Dubai outside Hotels at the time and in 2011 counts 19 outlets across the Middle East and now expanding in the U.S. www.shakespeareandco.ae Tasks include the following: Feasibility study, concept creation and conceptual interior design Kitchen design, set up, equipment… Show more I was approached by a private Investor to open a coffee shop. I created the concept, started the company and opened the first 3 outlets of what became the first most successful café-restaurant chain in Dubai outside Hotels at the time and in 2011 counts 19 outlets across the Middle East and now expanding in the U.S. www.shakespeareandco.ae Tasks include the following: Feasibility study, concept creation and conceptual interior design Kitchen design, set up, equipment sourcing Menu development, suppliers sourcing Operation and Training manuals development Recruitment and training Brand development and marketing collaterals Ongoing operational supervision of 95 employees Show less I was approached by a private Investor to open a coffee shop. I created the concept, started the company and opened the first 3 outlets of what became the first most successful café-restaurant chain in Dubai outside Hotels at the time and in 2011 counts 19 outlets across the Middle East and now expanding in the U.S. www.shakespeareandco.ae Tasks include the following: Feasibility study, concept creation and conceptual interior design Kitchen design, set up, equipment… Show more I was approached by a private Investor to open a coffee shop. I created the concept, started the company and opened the first 3 outlets of what became the first most successful café-restaurant chain in Dubai outside Hotels at the time and in 2011 counts 19 outlets across the Middle East and now expanding in the U.S. www.shakespeareandco.ae Tasks include the following: Feasibility study, concept creation and conceptual interior design Kitchen design, set up, equipment sourcing Menu development, suppliers sourcing Operation and Training manuals development Recruitment and training Brand development and marketing collaterals Ongoing operational supervision of 95 employees Show less



Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Task Force / specialized opening team

  • Aug 1994 - Jan 2001

  I started in london and was sent as F&B pre opening team/ task force in various properties, and was in Dubai in charge of the Speciality restaurant. Worked in the following properties in various F&B departments ( Banqueting, Catering sales, numerous outlets, Cost control...) Park Hyatt Carlton Tower - London Park Hyatt Lowndes - London Park Hyatt Hamburg Germany Grand Hyatt Hong Kong -China Hyatt Resort La Manga - Spain Hyatt Regency Dubai - UAE Tasks include :… Show more I started in london and was sent as F&B pre opening team/ task force in various properties, and was in Dubai in charge of the Speciality restaurant. Worked in the following properties in various F&B departments ( Banqueting, Catering sales, numerous outlets, Cost control...) Park Hyatt Carlton Tower - London Park Hyatt Lowndes - London Park Hyatt Hamburg Germany Grand Hyatt Hong Kong -China Hyatt Resort La Manga - Spain Hyatt Regency Dubai - UAE Tasks include : Set up of F&B departments Development of Operation and Training Manuals as per Hyatt Standards Staff training and supervision, Operational Trouble shooting Establishing outlet Policies and Procedures as per Hyatt international Standards Show less I started in london and was sent as F&B pre opening team/ task force in various properties, and was in Dubai in charge of the Speciality restaurant. Worked in the following properties in various F&B departments ( Banqueting, Catering sales, numerous outlets, Cost control...) Park Hyatt Carlton Tower - London Park Hyatt Lowndes - London Park Hyatt Hamburg Germany Grand Hyatt Hong Kong -China Hyatt Resort La Manga - Spain Hyatt Regency Dubai - UAE Tasks include :… Show more I started in london and was sent as F&B pre opening team/ task force in various properties, and was in Dubai in charge of the Speciality restaurant. Worked in the following properties in various F&B departments ( Banqueting, Catering sales, numerous outlets, Cost control...) Park Hyatt Carlton Tower - London Park Hyatt Lowndes - London Park Hyatt Hamburg Germany Grand Hyatt Hong Kong -China Hyatt Resort La Manga - Spain Hyatt Regency Dubai - UAE Tasks include : Set up of F&B departments Development of Operation and Training Manuals as per Hyatt Standards Staff training and supervision, Operational Trouble shooting Establishing outlet Policies and Procedures as per Hyatt international Standards Show less