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Osama Abed

Osama Abed

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced Food and Beverage Manager with over 15 years in luxury hotels, leading restaurants, Bars and banquet operations to the highest standards. Skilled in managing teams, improving service quality, and increasing revenue. Strong background in planning, budgeting, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Known for attention to detail, efficiency, and a passion for hospitality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Food & beverage manager

St. Regis Downtown
Dubai, UAE
05.2024 - Current

Leading 130 Hosts in F&B division, 5 restaurants & Bars and Banquet operation.

Improved F&B satisfaction score by 17.7% from the first month of operation to December 2024.

Improved F&B restaurant service score by 14.9% from the first month of operation to December 2024.

Guest satisfaction survey, ITR at 89% (Ranked #2 among St Regis brand).

Highest first LQA score in the region of 90%.

Ranked #5 on TripAdvisor. Green first ISRA Audit (International Summary Risk Assessment).

BSA (Brand Standard Audit) 92%.

RevPar index ranks #6 in the city among all comp-sets.

Highest ADR in the market. Best Ramadan Tent with the highest revenue in Dubai.

Highest first Virtual BSA score in the region of 100%. The St Regis Downtown Dubai has been recognized as one of The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth, and the 3rd hotel in Middle East.

Senior Manager Outlets & Banquet operations

St. Regis Downtown
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - 05.2024

In charge of the entire F&B division for 8 months in 2023, until my promotion to F&B Manager at The St Regis Downtown Dubai.

Exceeded the F&B budget in 2023 by 13.5% vs 2022.

Closed the year of 2023 with an occupancy of 4 % above budget and 2& vs. 2022.

Closed the year of 2023 with an occupancy of 7% above budget and 11% vs. 2022.

Best performing hotel within Marriott International for EMEA region during the global pandemic in 2022 with 15.9 M above Budget and 8.7 vs. 2021–

Exceeded the hotel budget in 2023 with 4.4 M above budget and 15.4 M vs. 2022.

Built strong partnerships with stakeholders for mutual benefit.

Banquet operations Manager

St. Regis Downtown
Dubai
06.2022 - 05.2023

Exceeded the budget of Banquet for 2022 by 7.8%.

Achieved 100% Guest satisfaction on guest voice in 2022.

Achieved 100% score in ISRA audit for F&B in 2022.

Achieved 100% score in brand standard audit (BSA) for Banquet 2022.

Achieved 100% score in the Annual Employee Engagement Survey 2022.

Leader of the Year Front of House Award 2022.

Leader of the Quarter Front of House Award Oct 2022.

Assistant F&B manager

Emirates Flight Catering
10.2018 - 07.2022

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Ritz-Carlton
DIFC
10.2016 - 08.2018

Supervisor (Italian Restaurant)

Ritz-Carlton
Bahrain
08.2015 - 09.2016

Captain (All day dining restaurant)

Ritz-Carlton
Abu Dhabi
10.2012 - 07.2015

Waiter (Banquet)

Marriott International
Amman, Jordan
07.2010 - 09.2012

Education

DIPLOMA DEGREE - HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Jordan Applied University
01.2010 - 01.2012

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Amon School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Marketing strategies
  • Event planning
  • Catering experience
  • Employee training
  • Menu planning expertise
  • Hospitality industry understanding
  • Technical equipment use
  • Financial reporting
  • Cost control
  • Beverage inventory management
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Positive attitude
  • Food safety standards

Languages

Arabic
English

Custom

  • Food Hygiene Training (Level 3), completed with merit
  • CTT Interviewer Training, Marriott
  • Train the Trainer, Marriott
  • Leadership into Action, Marriott
  • Leadership Skills, Marriott
  • Fire Safety Training, Marriott

Personal Information

Certification

Effective Allergen Management TSI Quality Services PIC 2022

Food Safety Manager Certification Training 2022

TSI Quality Services PIC Level 3 Training 2020

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) 2020

Timeline

Food & beverage manager

St. Regis Downtown
05.2024 - Current

Senior Manager Outlets & Banquet operations

St. Regis Downtown
05.2023 - 05.2024

Banquet operations Manager

St. Regis Downtown
06.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant F&B manager

Emirates Flight Catering
10.2018 - 07.2022

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Ritz-Carlton
10.2016 - 08.2018

Supervisor (Italian Restaurant)

Ritz-Carlton
08.2015 - 09.2016

Captain (All day dining restaurant)

Ritz-Carlton
10.2012 - 07.2015

Waiter (Banquet)

Marriott International
07.2010 - 09.2012

DIPLOMA DEGREE - HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Jordan Applied University
01.2010 - 01.2012

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Amon School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Osama Abed