Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
(210 Deluxe Rooms, 10 Villas, 10 Suites and 1 presidential suite; 6 meeting Rooms, 1 Ballroom, 2 Bars, 2 restaurants and 1 Fine dining Restaurant, Olympic swimming pool and it’s bar, Spa & Gym, 206 Staff)
Supervise work at all levels and set clear objectives, plan activities and allocate responsibilities to achieve the most efficient operating model, managing budgets/expenses, analyse and interpret financial information and monitor sales & profits, inspect facilities daily and enforce strict compliance with health and safety standards, networking with the international & local companies, NGO’s, Embassies and government instances
Key Contributions:
Business Strategy Development and execution
Talent Management and Organizational Capability
Budget preparation
Implementation of service strategy
Implement Health & Safety rules and regulations
Business Information Analysis
Owner Relations
Hosting very high profile international meetings
Increasing guests and staff satisfaction
Networking and getting actively involved in the local community
Increase on LY, Total revenue 69%, GOP 54%
Leading renovation projects
Negociating with different suppliers
General Manager
Pullman hotels & Resorts
04.2019 - 04.2021
Lubumbashi Grand Karavia 5
DRC (197Rooms, 200 seats Restaurant, 2 bars, 4 meeting rooms, 1000 M² marquee, Swimming pool, 137 staff)
Supervise work at all levels and set clear objectives, plan activities and allocate responsibilities to achieve the most efficient operating model, managing budgets/expenses, analyse and interpret financial information and monitor sales & profits, inspect facilities daily and enforce strict compliance with health and safety standards, networking with the international & local companies and government instances, sponsorship of the main events in the city (international Golf Open, Equestrian Open, Moto GP…)
Key Contributions:
2019 Luxury hotel award achievement
Establish, maintain, and drive luxury standards of operation
Improving and redesigning F&B offer and increased the revenue and profitability by nearly 50%
Hosting the biggest mining conference in Congo (DRC Mining Week)
Leadership of day to day operations of all departments within the hotels
Creation of a dynamic team where I lead by example and drive the hotel Ideology
Drive and support effective Sales, Marketing, Brand Strategy and business initiatives
Maintain effective leadership and a collaborative approach to Revenue Management
Meet all financial targets, while managing and controlling budgets
Report accurately, and in a timely manner, as required by Ownership and the Corporate Office
Maintain excellent Owner relationship
General Manager
Ibis and Spa Antananarivo 4
10.2015 - 09.2018
(174 Bedrooms, Spa, 4 Meeting rooms, 125 seats restaurant and bar, 125 staff Members) Franchised Hotel
General Manager
Ibis Lagos Ikeja 3
Lagos
12.2012 - 09.2015
Pre-opening and opening, 165 Bedrooms, 4 meeting rooms, bar and open kitchen restaurant, 105 staff members)
Opertations Manager
Novotel York Centre
York
09.2010 - 11.2012
Acting General Manager
Novotel Manchester West
Nottingham
02.2011 - 07.2011
Front Of House Manager
Novotel Bristol Centre
Food & Beverage Manager
Novotel Plymouth
Combo Ibis, Etap & F1 Brussels Airport, as Sales & Banqueting Manager at Sofitel Brussels Toison d’Or (Le Louise)
Front Office Manager
Mercure
Brussels Airport, as Assistant Grand Back Administrator at Accor Head Office
Assistant Financial Manager/City
Grand Hotel Mercure Royal Crown
Brussels
Education
CREDENTIAL - Hotel Management
High School of Liege
Belgium
09.1993 - 06.1997
Skills
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Affiliations
Hotels Association
Hospitality Informations
ILHA Hospitality
Associations
Founder & VP: Rotary in Antananarivo
Founder & President: Association of Moroccans in Madagascar
Abderrazzak Mouafik Page 2
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