Alexandre Guilhen Puylagarde

Overlooking the magnificent turquoise waters of a private beach, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora boasts luxurious over-water bungalows and beachfront villas with views of Mount Otemanu. After an invigorating workout in the open-air fitness centre, you can enjoy an afternoon of pampering at the waterfront day spa.

The Four Seasons Resort is located on Point Matira in Bora Bora, which was voted ‘the best island in the world’ by U.S. News in 2012. Motu Mute Airport is a 15-minute boat ride away.

The resort boasts an infinity pool, a tennis court and free guided snorkelling tours of the lagoon sanctuary, which is home to many exotic marine animals. Guests can also enjoy kayaking, catamaran cruises, windsurfing and shark feeding.

The spacious bungalows and villas each feature traditional wooden furnishings, high ceilings and thatched roofs. All accommodation features fluffy down pillows and iPod docking station.

You can sample a variety of cuisines at the 4 on-site restaurants, offering Polynesian, French and Asian specialities. Watching the sun set over the lagoon at Sunset Bar & Lounge offers the perfect ending to your day.

Task force in Djibouti Palace Kempinski for the festive season and Audit of the F&B department

Situated on the edge of the famous salt lake, 434 below sea level and close to Jordan’s top attractions, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is a brilliant ode to the hanging gardens of Babel, featuring a private sandy beach and a 5 star luxury spa that provides luxury experiences infused with Dead Sea rich minerals.
345 rooms, suites and Royal villas located in three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and swimming pools, provide you with absolute privacy by the Dead Sea.
Culinary possibilities are endless with the ever-popular BLU @Ashur Mediterranean restaurant, Rehan is the most famous Lebanese restaurant in Jordan. The Obelisk prepares the freshest ingredients from around the world presented beautifully in an amazing buffet. Akkad Pool & Grill Restaurant leaves you amazed by the renowned infinity pool.
Our multiple meeting rooms and outdoor wedding venues will leave you inspired.

In charge of the Operations of Maslina Resort & Spa, I deputized the General Manager in setting up this mindful Relais & Château. Setting up new luxurious standards in Croatia and Hvar island, I am happy to contribute to the local community and develop the tourism offer on the sunniest island of Croatia!

It is said that beauty is a promise of happiness; this sentiment takes on its full meaning at the magnificent Maslina Resort.
Member of Relais & châteaux, located in Stari Grad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this vast property hosts a number of rooms as well as several suites and villas, all of which boast seafront living spaces with private gardens or pools. Founded on the principles of ecologically responsible hotel management, the property is dedicated to preserving the pristine environment and cultural heritage of the island of Hvar. Its sustainably built accommodations stretch along the Adriatic Sea, where enchanting vineyards converse with charming olive groves under an exalted azure sky. On warm summer days, this elegant Dalmatian setting, nestled in a pine forest, enjoys a refreshing breeze that brings with it an undeniable sense of calm and repose, offering guests a glimpse of eternal bliss.

Part of the opening team, I have completed the first full season of operation of this stunning eco-friendly resort. The team and I managed to be recognized by The Michelin Guide during the first year of operation which was a great recognition for the quality effort as well as the concept of this Relais & Château F&B team.

It is said that beauty is a promise of happiness; this sentiment takes on its full meaning at the magnificent Maslina Resort.
Member of Relais & châteaux, located in Stari Grad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this vast property hosts a number of rooms as well as several suites and villas, all of which boast seafront living spaces with private gardens or pools. Founded on the principles of ecologically responsible hotel management, the property is dedicated to preserving the pristine environment and cultural heritage of the island of Hvar. Its sustainably built accommodations stretch along the Adriatic Sea, where enchanting vineyards converse with charming olive groves under an exalted azure sky. On warm summer days, this elegant Dalmatian setting, nestled in a pine forest, enjoys a refreshing breeze that brings with it an undeniable sense of calm and repose, offering guests a glimpse of eternal bliss.

Internal transfert to the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center as EAM pending due to the COVID-19 situation.

Located in Downtown Budapest, the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is just a short walk away from the Danube River and all of the city’s main attractions. The hotel comprises 349 elegant rooms, including 33 chic suites with spacious bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest offers remarkable culinary attractions in its Gastronomic Quarter Downtown Budapest - featuring two restaurants, two bars and coffee house and a deli: ÉS Bisztró, Nobu, Blue Fox The Bar, The Living Room and ÉS Deli.

The Banquet Area has been recently renovate and is at the state of the art. Our Ten Rooms are suitable for conferences, meetings, lunches, dinners, weddings, exhibitions and fashion shows for up to 450 delegates.
Lunch on the Danube, nibbles at the Jugendstil ice rink, drinks at the Baroque Festetics Palace, dinner at the neo-classical Fine Arts Museum. Cooking at the Market Hall... The Kitchen Caters is the new Outside catering brand created recently to accomodate our guest wherever they need in Budapest and create a magnificent experience.

Djibouti Palace Kempinski has 320 Rooms, 8 Outlets + Rooms Service and Banqueting
Reporting to Hotel Manager & General Manager

- Director of Food and Beverage - Djibouti Palace Kempinski - From May 2016
Promoted to an executive committee member position, I continue to lead the team of Djibouti palace Kempinski and its 8 outlets.
Special projects: Implementation of Symphony system, change of the whole beverage price strategy, implementation of a master wine list & cocktail list.
- Food and Beverage Manager - Djibouti Palace Kempinski - From December 2015 to May 2016
I am leading the F&B Service operations towards the nicest 5* international hotel in Eastern Africa and the most generated Kempinski hotel revenue in Africa.
36% F&B share (8.5M $) from the total hotel revenue. High profile guests and events every weeks.

I am the main contact person for the Presidency events.

Kempinski Xi’an as the city’s only conference and resort hotel with unique natural scenery has a spacious garden which matches perfectly the surrounding natural environment, making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle outside.
The hotel is located at the permanent venue of the Euro-Asia Economic Forum in the Baqiao Ecological District of Xi’an. It has 353 cozy luxury rooms and suites and a pillar-less banquet hall with a capacity of 1,500 and an area of 1,400 m², ideal for holding wedding banquets, business meetings, and luxurious dining experience

- Reporting to GM I was fully in charged of the F&B department including Western Kitchen and Chinese Kitchen, 3 restaurants and 1 bar, Stewarding and an extensive Banquet facilities of 42 meeting rooms including 2 ballrooms
- 50% of the total revenue was generate by the F&B department
- 40% F&B GOP

Exploring different projects and travelling the world!

Projects accomplished during the sabbatical period:
- I took the lead of the F&B department in the centrally located Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre features 295 rooms and extensive conferencing facilities for up to 250 delegates (6 months)
- I was consulting for multiples outlets opening in South Korea for an independent owner (3 months)
- I was helping a legal firm to extract data for customer profile analysis (2 Months)

Travels:
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Estern China
- Malaysia

- Assistant F&B Manager - Hilton Chongqing - from June 2012 to Jan 2014
Reporting to Director of Operations I managed the entire Food and Beverage Department for a 423 rooms hotel with 2 restaurants,2 bars and 1 Room Service and a large banquet facilities on 2 floors (14 Meeting Rooms and a ballroom)

o Effectively managing the daily F&B operations of the hotel and its 50 Service Team Members.
o HR follow-up and management: recruiting, training and monitoring performances.
o Cost Management: controlling and reviewing the F&B figures and P&L as well as new business opportunities, profitability and gross.
o Finance reports: Weekly and Monthly Revenue Analysis comments and reports to head office.
o Following up and implementation of an F&B promotion calendar.
o Rebuild a broken F&B team by being hands-on and managing by examples.
o Ensuring the 5 star quality level of service is maintained.
o Elaborating the F&B budget, forecasts and FF&E
o Monitoring and developing menu engineering, costing & pricing for all outlets
o Increase Quality Auditor F&B audit performance