David Smyczek
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Zuma, adept at driving revenue growth and international expansion. Excelled in mentoring teams across the Middle East & Turkey, showcasing exceptional skills in business development and team collaboration. Achieved remarkable performance improvements, leveraging expertise in partnership development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director, Middle East & Turkey
Zuma
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Responsible for the overall performance of all locations in Middle East & Turkey
- Responsible for the overall performance of all locations in Middle East & Turkey
Director of Operations, Middle East
Zuma
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Responsible for the overall performance of Zuma Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a total team of 430 employees
- Responsible for the overall performance of Zuma Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a total team of 430 employees
General Manager
Zuma
Dubai
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Transfer from Zuma in Turkey to the flagship restaurant of the company
- Transfer from Zuma in Turkey to the flagship restaurant of the company
General Manager
Zuma
Istanbul
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Based in Istanbul, in charge of three venues in the country, which include two summer locations in Bodrum and Marmaris
- Based in Istanbul, in charge of three venues in the country, which include two summer locations in Bodrum and Marmaris
Restaurant & Lounge Manager
Zuma
Dubai
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: The Izakaya inspired Japanese restaurant created by Rainer Becker, a success story from Knightsbridge, London to DIFC, Dubai
- The Izakaya inspired Japanese restaurant created by Rainer Becker, a success story from Knightsbridge, London to DIFC, Dubai
Brand General Manager
Meraas
Dubai
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Pre-opening General Manager
- Pre-opening General Manager
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa
Dubai
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Oversee the operations of 12 Food and Beverage Outlets in the resort
- Oversee the operations of 12 Food and Beverage Outlets in the resort
General Manager
Beach Rotana
Abu Dhabi
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Transfer within the Trader Vic's group to the location in Abu Dhabi
- Transfer within the Trader Vic's group to the location in Abu Dhabi
Assistant General Manager
Crowne Plaza
Dubai
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Transfer within the Trader Vic's group to the location in Dubai
- Transfer within the Trader Vic's group to the location in Dubai
Owner/Operator
Restaurant & Bar Thailand
Bangkok
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: My first oversees experience as a Co-Owner of a Bar in Thailand
- My first oversees experience as a Co-Owner of a Bar in Thailand
Corporate Trainer
Trader Vic's
Riyadh
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Pre-Opening Taskforce
- Pre-Opening Taskforce
Bar Supervisor
Hilton
Bremen
06.2007 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: Transfer within the Hilton group to Hilton Bremen
- Transfer within the Hilton group to Hilton Bremen
Bartender
Hilton
Berlin
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Transfer within the Hilton group to Hilton Berlin
- Transfer within the Hilton group to Hilton Berlin
Trainee
Hilton
Dortmund
09.2003 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: "Ausbildung: Hotelfachmann"
- "Ausbildung: Hotelfachmann"
Education
Ausbildung - Hotelfachmann
Giesbert Von Romberg Berufskolleg
Dortmund01.2006
High School Diploma -
Ernst Barlach Gymnasium
Unna, Germany07.2003
Skills
- Revenue growth management
- Mentoring and training
- Team collaboration
- Partnership development
- Business development
- International expansion
Languages
Excellent, Excellent, Good
Hobbies and Interests
- Running
- Cycling
Skills
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Timeline
Managing Director, Middle East & Turkey
Zuma
11.2024 - Current
Director of Operations, Middle East
Zuma
01.2022 - 10.2024
General Manager
Zuma
10.2017 - 12.2021
General Manager
Zuma
10.2017 - 10.2019
Restaurant & Lounge Manager
Zuma
04.2015 - 10.2017
Brand General Manager
Meraas
07.2014 - 04.2015
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa
10.2012 - 07.2014
General Manager
Beach Rotana
06.2011 - 10.2012
Assistant General Manager
Crowne Plaza
10.2010 - 06.2011
Corporate Trainer
Trader Vic's
06.2010 - 08.2010
Owner/Operator
Restaurant & Bar Thailand
11.2009 - 09.2010
Bar Supervisor
Hilton
06.2007 - 10.2009
Bartender
Hilton
02.2006 - 05.2007
Trainee
Hilton
09.2003 - 01.2006
Ausbildung - Hotelfachmann
Giesbert Von Romberg Berufskolleg
High School Diploma -
Ernst Barlach Gymnasium
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