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BILLY HAMADEH

BILLY HAMADEH

DUBAI

Summary

Billy Hamadeh is a food and beverage professional who has called Dubai home since 2004. He considers the United Arab Emirates his second home and has made significant contributions to the success of numerous restaurant openings across the city. With a solid background in food and beverage operations management, Billy has played a pivotal role in the launch of 22 establishments, spanning fine dining, casual restaurants, beach clubs, bars, nightclubs, and hotel F&B operations.

Some of the prominent establishments Billy has been involved with in Dubai include Café Del Mar, Stereo Arcade, Meydan Beach luxury beach club, Giannino Ristorante (fine dining Italian), Couqley French Bistro & Bar, as well as the Meydan Hotel and Melia Hotel.

Billy also serves as a hospitality consultant for the Salmontini brand (Le Bistros & Le Resto) and the French-inspired Salama project, specializing in oriental and Mediterranean cuisine and bar concepts. In addition, he currently holds the position of Director of Operations for Brunch & Cake in the UAE market. Brunch & Cake is a globally recognized all-day brunch concept originating from Barcelona, known for its vibrant atmosphere and innovative menu. With 20 locations worldwide, including in Spain, the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Egypt, and India, Brunch & Cake offers a unique dining experience that celebrates culinary creativity and community.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director of operations

BRUNCH & CAKE
Dubai
2024.05 - Current

. Address Hotel Montgomerie, Dubai

. Jumeirah Island, Dubai

. Wasl51, Dubai

. Nakheel Mall, Dubai

. Mirdif City Center, Dubai

Director of operations

AEGIS HOSPITALITY
Dubai
2014.11 - 2024.12

. Couqley, French Bistro / Movenpick hotel JLT & Pullman hotel Down Town

. Akiba Dori, Japanese Restaurant / UAE 4 outlets & 2 in KSA

D3, Dubai Hills Mall, Yas Island AD & Pavilion JBR

. Stereo Arcade, Nightlife / Hilton Double tree

Operations manager

JUMEIRAH GROUP/ MEYDAN HOSPITALITY
Dubai
2012.10 - 2014.11

. Cafe Del Mar

· Giannino Fine dining Italian Restaurant

· Infinity Pool bar & restaurant

· Events, Banqueting & Beach concerts

· Private events for H.H Sheik Mohammed during the world cup horse racing

Operations manager

MELIA HOTEL / KHAMAS GROUP
Dubai
2009.01 - 2012.10

. Celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White - Titanic restaurant.

. Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor - Signature restaurant

. Mansion Night club

Operations manager

Executive Hospitality
Dubai
2007.12 - 2009.01

Manager

Boudoir, French fine dining restaurant & Club
Dubai
2004.12 - 2007.12

Manager

GHIA Holding
Beirut
2002.01 - 2004.11

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

American University
Beirut, Lebanon
01/1999 - 01/2002

Skills

  • Inventory control mastery
  • Performance metrics evaluation
  • Knowledge of operational standards
  • Product development competencies
  • Cost improvement programmes
  • Operational management
  • Inventory forecasting
  • Operational performance tracking
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Business performance reviews
  • Hotel multi-site management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Team building strategies
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Cost-reduction strategies

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Affiliations

  • Sports
  • Photography
  • Travels & Food

Certification

1- My Diplomas – CAREER SPORTS, ACTIVE IQ – UK

. Gym Instructor

. Personal trainer

. Certified REPS UAE – REPS international

2- Nutrition certified for Food Groups & Dietary Diversity Australia – Cadence Health

3- Certificates

· PIC LEVEL 3 (Person in charge level 3)

· HACAAP level 3

· F&B Train the Trainer Certified by DONE (Mark Dickinson)

· Level 2 certificate in First Aid & CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of operations

BRUNCH & CAKE
2024.05 - Current

Director of operations

AEGIS HOSPITALITY
2014.11 - 2024.12

Operations manager

JUMEIRAH GROUP/ MEYDAN HOSPITALITY
2012.10 - 2014.11

Operations manager

MELIA HOTEL / KHAMAS GROUP
2009.01 - 2012.10

Operations manager

Executive Hospitality
2007.12 - 2009.01

Manager

Boudoir, French fine dining restaurant & Club
2004.12 - 2007.12

Manager

GHIA Holding
2002.01 - 2004.11

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

American University
01/1999 - 01/2002
BILLY HAMADEH