Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Social Media management
Languages
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Lydia  Morcos

Lydia Morcos

Dubai

Summary

Outlets and sales manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills. Equips employees to independently handle issues and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Head of Sales

First Hospitality Group
04.2023 - Current
Managing the food and beverage sales department for over 18 venues, including nightlife establishments, upscale dining experiences, a chain of Italian cafes, all-day dining options, and sports bars. Additionally, overseeing outside catering preparations, organizing VIP private dinners, facilitating exclusive venue hires, coordinating corporate gatherings, weddings, and other special occasions.

Outlets Manager

First Hospitality Group
11.2020 - 04.2023

• Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.

• Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.

• Analysed data and identified opportunities to minimize operating costs.

• Developed business plans to deliver sustained growth.

Assistant Banquet & Events Manager

Palazzo Versace Hotel
02.2018 - 12.2020

• Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.

• Led and managed administrative staff to maintain right planning and smooth events daily operations.

• Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.

• Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.

Banquet Senior Supervisor

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

Food and Beverage Admin Assistant

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort, Jumierah
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Hostess

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.


Hostess

Waldrof Astoria the Palm
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Arts

Helwan University
Helwan, Egypt
04.2012

High School Diploma -

St Fatima International School
Cairo, Egypt
05.2009

Skills

  • Guest Experiences
  • Financial Transactions
  • Menu Development
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Guest Relations
  • Performance Strategies
  • Professional Relationships
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Staff Leadership
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Operational Efficiency

Social Media management

I enjoy spending my free time exploring the latest social media algorithms, staying up-to-date with new trends, and diving into the world of AI.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Food and Beverage Head of Sales

First Hospitality Group
04.2023 - Current

Outlets Manager

First Hospitality Group
11.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Banquet & Events Manager

Palazzo Versace Hotel
02.2018 - 12.2020

Banquet Senior Supervisor

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort
04.2017 - 02.2018

Food and Beverage Admin Assistant

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort, Jumierah
04.2016 - 04.2017

Hostess

Fourseasons Hotel and Resort
01.2016 - 04.2016

Hostess

Waldrof Astoria the Palm
01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Arts

Helwan University

High School Diploma -

St Fatima International School
Lydia Morcos