Professional situation
Professional aspiration
- Hotel - Independent
- Healthcare (Hospitals, Clinics, Retirement Homes)
Summary
International Hotel Manager graduated from the Hotel Management School of Lausanne in 1988, with over 30 years experience. Expertise in recruiting and coaching staff in pre-opening and openings, team working, Sales and Marketing, PR, Food & Beverage, excellent knowledge of operations and financial analysis, profit oriented. Motivation : negociation, diplomacy, quickly adaptable in different situations, problem solving
Professional experiences
General manager
The American Colony Hotel " Small Luxury Hotels of the World "
From August 2018 to August 2024
5* property, member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” until October 2019 and since then
member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”, 92 rooms of which 25 suites,
130 employees, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, conference facilities, swimming pool, fitness and Spa.
• Number 1 Hotel in Jerusalem on Tripadvisor since August 2022
• Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s choice award 2023
• Increased the occupancy by 20%, ADR by 30% and GOP by 20%, achieved the best
year ever in 2023.
• Extensive sales trips in the US, Europe and in the Middle East area.
• Implemented a sound marketing strategy as well as revenue management.
• Budget, cash-flow, FF&E
• Total kitchen and restaurant renovation with a new concept.
General manager
The American Colony Hotel "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" , Jerusalem - Permanent job
From August 2018 to August 2024
General manager
Société anonyme du Grand Hôtel des Bains, Yverdon les Bains
From October 2013 to November 2016
4* plus Hotel and Thermal Center, 250 staff, 120 rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 16 conference
rooms, fitness, European Spa and Beauty Center, medical treatment center with
physiotherapists and medical staff.
• Overlooking both properties and increasing business and occupancy.
• Implementation of the sales and marketing strategy by developping new markets in
corporate and leisure.
• Complete turn over of the Food&Beverage offer with new Chef and new concept.
• Developping Human Ressources, maintaining and developping infrastructure.
• Preperation of budgets, analysis, profit and loss statment
General manager
Société anonyme du Grand Hôtel des Bains, Yverdon les Bains
From October 2013 to November 2016
General manager and member of the board
COUNTRY CLUB GENEVA
From August 2005 to August 2012
1350 Members, 50 staff, 13 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, fitness, spa, swimming pool,
children nursery, restaurant and bar with lounge.
• Implementation and follow up of the Marketing Strategy, doubled the number of
members in 5 years.
• Developping Human Ressources, maintaning and developping on site infrastructure.
• Preparation of budgets, analysis and presentation of profit and loss statment.
General manager and member of the board
Country Club Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
From August 2005 to August 2012
General manager
Best Western Eurotel Riviera
From September 2003 to July 2005
4* Hotel, 100 staff, 172 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, terrace, conference facilities, banquetting.
• Search and implementation of the branding « Best Western »
• Total refurbishment ot the Matara restaurant terrace
• Budgets, recruitment and renovation of the infrastructures
General manager
Best Western Eurotel Riviera
From September 2003 to July 2005
General manager and member of the board
Hotel Club Tremblant
From August 1999 to July 2003
4* Hotel located on the shores of lac Temblant, 230 staff, 248 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar,
conference center, Spa with 14 treatment rooms, ski school, golf course.
• Total restructuration and positionning of the hotel.
• Implementation of quality standards.
• Expenses cuts, increase of the total revenue, break even after 3 years
General manager and member of the board
Hotel Club Tremblant
From August 1999 to July 2003
General manager
Le Maitai Polynesia
From July 1997 to June 1999
Pre-opening and opening of a 4* Hotel, 80 staff, 55 rooms, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 beach snack,
diving center.
• Follow up of construction, evaluation of the needs in FF&E with architects and owners.
• Recruitment of department heads and staff with adequate training and coaching.
• Implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Development and follow up of the sales and marketing strategy.
• Implementation of budgets, financial analysis and presentation of the profit & loss
statments.
• Planning and implementation of phase II with 40 more units.
General manager
Le Maitai Polynesia
From July 1997 to June 1999
General manager
Tirana International Hotel
From April 1995 to May 1997
Opening fo a 4* Hotel, 230 staff, 220 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 1 night club, banqueting, conference center up to 1'000 persons.
General manager
TIRANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
From April 1995 to May 1997
General manager
ALEGRE BEACH RESORT
From October 1992 to July 1994
Opening of a 5* hotel, 180 staff, 47 suites, members of SLHW, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 beach snack, diving center.
General manager
ALEGRE BEACH RESORT
From October 1992 to July 1994
Executive assistant manager f&b and a&g
Makunudu Club
From April 1991 to May 1992
Management of Food & Beverage and Finance of a 5* hotel, 150 staff, 52 bungalows suites, member of Relais & Châteaux, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, diving center.
Executive assistant manager f&b and a&g
Makunudu Club
From April 1991 to May 1992
Executive assistant manager f&b
Hotel Olivella al Lago
From February 1989 to October 1990
Food & Beverage Manager of a 5* hotel, 85 staff, 120 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, banqueting and conference facilities, nautical center.
Executive assistant manager f&b
Hotel Olivella al Lago
From February 1989 to October 1990
Apprenticeship as a chef
Hotel Le Richemond
From September 1980 to August 1983
Apprenticeship as a chef
Hotel Le Richemond
From September 1980 to August 1983
Degree
Languages
Français - Native language
Allemand - Fluent
Anglais - Native language
Italien - Fluent