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General Manager
LOCALGeneral Manager
Jan. 2026Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Food and Drinks Manager
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersFood and Drinks Manager
May. 2025 - Dec. 2025Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesAs the Food & Drinks Manager, I oversaw the daily operations of all dining venues and the banqueting department, ensuring seamless service delivery and consistently upholding the highest standards. In this role, I was working closely with the Director of Food & Drinks, supporting with administrative tasks, strategic planning and the execution of key projects. As the F&D recruitment specialist, I also collaborated with the Human Resources team and venue leaders to attract and develop top talent. My focus has been driving operational excellence, enhancing guest satisfaction and fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration and professional growth within the team.
Interim Food & Drinks Operations Manager
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Interim Food & Drinks Operations Manager
May. 2025 - Aug. 2025Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Restaurant General Manager
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersRestaurant General Manager
Sep. 2024 - May. 2025Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesAs the General Manager of Ray’s Grill, a Michelin-selected American steakhouse, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations, elevating guest experiences, enhancing profitability, and creating a results-driven and inclusive team culture.
Restaurant General Manager
Raffles Hotel SingaporeRestaurant General Manager
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2024SingaporeAs the General Manager of Butcher’s Block, a Michelin-recommended restaurant, I was responsible for overseeing daily operations, elevating service standards, optimizing financial performance, and leading a small but high-performing team. Beyond operations, I worked closely with our social media and marketing agencies to strategically position the restaurant within Singapore’s highly competitive dining landscape. During my tenure, Butcher’s Block collaborated with renowned restaurants in Singapore and Bali, strengthening its presence in the region. In the summer of 2024, the restaurant was proudly inaugurated as a Dom Pérignon Society restaurant, and Raffles Hotel Singapore earned a prestigious No. 17 ranking on the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels list.
Signature Restaurant Manager
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial CentreSignature Restaurant Manager
May. 2022 - May. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAs the Signature Restaurant Manager of Bull & Bear, I managed the daily operations and oversaw all administrative tasks, while leading a team of 25 dedicated professionals across breakfast, lunch and dinner service. We successfully launched The Best of Broadway brunch and introduced a new business lunch concept. Our commitment to excellence earned multiple accolades, including a one-toque rating in the 2022 Gault & Millau Guide and the BBC Good Food Magazine’s award for Best Steakhouse in the UAE.
Manager - Verso & Pool Operations
Grand HyattManager - Verso & Pool Operations
Oct. 2021 - Apr. 2022Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hotel Operations Manager
WestCord HotelsHotel Operations Manager
Dec. 2020 - Sep. 2021Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands
Food and Beverage Manager
Noble KitchenFood and Beverage Manager
Aug. 2019 - Nov. 2020’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant Province, Netherlands
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Marriott HotelsAssistant Food & Beverage Manager
Oct. 2017 - Jul. 2019Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Food & Beverage Service Manager
Marriott HotelsFood & Beverage Service Manager
Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2017Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Daytime F&B Supervisor
The Spoke ClubDaytime F&B Supervisor
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Toronto en omgeving, Canada
Food & Beverage Supervisor - Duty Manager
Lifestyle Hotel Carlton Ambassador (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)Food & Beverage Supervisor - Duty Manager
May. 2015 - Dec. 2015Den Haag en omgeving, Nederland
Deputy Maitre d’Hotel
The Manhattan Hotel RotterdamDeputy Maitre d’Hotel
Oct. 2014 - Apr. 2015Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Assistant Maitre d'Hotel
The Manhattan Hotel RotterdamAssistant Maitre d'Hotel
Jan. 2013 - Apr. 2015Rotterdam, Netherlands
Food & Beverage Associate
The Manhattan Hotel RotterdamFood & Beverage Associate
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012Rotterdam, Netherlands
F&B Management Trainee
Sopranos Restaurant & PianobarF&B Management Trainee
Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2012Maho Beach, Sint Maarten - Netherlands Antilles
Food & Beverage Trainee
Carlton AmbassadorFood & Beverage Trainee
Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2011The Hague, Netherlands

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