Manager Executive
Resume:
Nael Elwaary
Santa Clarita, CA
***********@*****.***
Summary A dynamic visionary executive with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. A proactive leader, energetic, result oriented, bottom line driven, can-do attitude and solid work ethic. Great and passionate about developing members of the team. Possessing a track record of excellence with flexible approach, putting great emphasis on quality and superior standards.
Experience AccorHotels - 2009-2020
Complex General Manager
Swissotel & Swissotel Living Al Murooj
DEC 2019 - MAR 2020, DUBAI, UAE
Brand Conversion
General Manager
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Luxury Brand
MAY 2012 - AUG 2017, ABU DHABI, UAE
(Pre-opening) 280 rooms and suites; 7 F&B outlets. Milestones
● World Luxury Award 5 star category Accor Sofitel Abu Dhabi 2012 to 2016 by World Travel Market (London) Guest reviews
● TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018. RGI of 122, rank number 2 in the compset of St. Regis Hotel, IHG, Le Meridien Hotel Shangri-La.
● Developed 3 Executive Community Members to potential general manager.
● Worked hand in hand with the executive chef of a new casual dining Grills @ Chill’O Mediterranean that made profit that has exceeded budget by $300K first year.
● Worked with the chef and his team on a new Italian Parmigiana restaurant from concept to successful opening. Generated $1.1M vs budget $980,750. Average cover of $66 vs $42 in our first year of operation.
● Revenue gross total of $20M vs budget of $18M (2017) General Manager/Asset Manager
Sofitel Bahrain
MAY 2009 - APR 2012, BAHRAIN
250 rooms; 9 F&B outlets
Milestones
● Successful opening of a $100M luxury resort jointly with the team have saved $8M from budget projection.
● Opened 9 varieties of rich selective food & beverage restaurants, to include seafood, Thai, Indian, Italian. Worked closely hand in hand with the Chef on the concept and pricing, food testing & festivals, having resulted in F&B revenue of $7M gross vs $6M budget.
● Rank number 1out of 122 hotels in TripAdvisor for three consecutive years.
● Hosted top gala lunch for the King of Bahrain and members of the ruling family and VIP guests attending Bahrain Grand Prix 2012 - Formula 1. Cluster General Manager
Roda Hotels & Resorts
SEPT 2017 - DEC 2019, DUBAI, UAE
Roda Hotels & Resorts 536 keys, 6 International F&B outlets and 1 Bar, gross revenue of $30M combined. In addition to this, leading 5 hotels in Dubai with lucrative locations, city, airport, and beaches.
Milestones
● Commissioned & executed the launch of new concept: Roda Residences (160 Rooms) at Al Murooj Complex & attained 50% occupancy in 1st quarter (Jan-2017).
● Roda Hotels: Attained RGI of 134 in 2017/2018 with Rank 1 (Compset; Raddison, Grand Sheraton, Shangri- La, Dusit Thani).
● Participated and led 100 Hours flash sale for Roda Hotels in summer of 2018-2019 & guided commercial teams to generate $1.1M for the chain.
● World Luxury Award by ATM (Arab Travel Market) has awarded our hotel the Regional Winner Middle East Best Complex Luxury Hotel 2018.
Nuzul Holdings (Real Estate Hotel Development) - General Manager/Asset Manager
JUN 2005 - APR 2009, BAHRAIN, DUBAI, QATAR
Authorized capital of $500M to develop luxury Residence and Apart-Hotel in cooperation with Singapore Ascott international operating in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East with over 66,000 units in 39 cities. Company targeted to develop 10 luxury residences in five years with $25M investment budget. Milestones
● Successfully opened 2 Luxury Residence and 1 Apart-hotel during my first 2 years with over $400 ADR consecutively
General Manager
Interstate Hotels (Hilton Brand)
JAN 2000 - JAN 2005, NEWARK, CA
382 rooms and suites, 2 F&B outlets
Milestones
● Take over and conversion to Hilton brand, spearheaded $12M successful renovation.
● Successfully worked hand in hand with the chef and opened a new food concept called Ginger Bread House with a gross revenue of $2.2M first year vs $2.1M.
Vice President/General Manager
Venquest Hotel Groups
1995 - 2000, IRVINE & LONG BEACH, CA
Managed three independent Boutique hotels including The Atrium, The Current, and Holiday Inn with a total revenue of $12M. Supervised 16 managers and 250 staff.
Education Cornell University - Hotel Management Certification New York University - Hotel Management Certification Achievements Featured in Forbes Middle East 2017, SOFITEL Luxury Brand Featured in the Hotelier Middle East 50 most influential hospitality professionals in the region. September 2019
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