Henri Bakker Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

In this role I was in charge of one of the company's larger accounts. This includes:- Operations management for 5 permanently manned locations and 10+ locations with non-permanent services- Contract negotiations and fulfillment- Stakeholder management- Financial performance- Events

Shanghai, China

Developed the Quick Service Restaurant concept "The Frying Dutchman" including brand, menu, daily operations, and so on. Planned the legal and financial structure supporting Dutch ownership and investment of the Chinese legal entity operating FDM. Hired and trained the local team to provide consistent, high quality meals even without my presence..

Shanghai City, China

Catering and events management for clients in Shanghai. Business planning and development for Food & Beverage FMCG start ups. Marketing for foreign food brands.

Shanghai City, China

Operationally in charge of the hotel's 7 F&B outlets and Banqueting department, reporting directly to the EAM. Strong floor presence and guest engagement with a focus on F&B Marketing.

Shanghai, Puxi, China

Responsible for operations in 160 seats ADD, and Bar & Lounge 100 seats post renovation, as well as F&B Marketing, forecasting, online sales, menu engineering.Projects:- (Pre-opening) renovated the Lobby Lounge to The Ritz Bar & Lounge, increasing covers by 3,000 and revenue by RMB 500,000 avg. monthly.- (Pre-opening) renovated Portman’s restaurant from.

Shanghai, Pudong, China

Task force operations management in restaurant Scena, a 30 staff, 150 seat fine dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and a a la carte dinner.

Shanghai, Puxi, China

Acting department head reporting directly to Director of Outlets. Organized and managed high profile and celebrity events for groups of up to 300. Restructured and improved the bar's beverage costing and cost control systems, as a result consistently outperforming budget by 10-15%.

Zwolle Area, Netherlands

Researched market potential for new Hospitality and F&B concepts by interviewing many renowned professionals and surveying among potential consumers. Managed promotional events for clients. Maintained and expanded the network for the organization's more than 100 hotel and restaurant customers.

Shanghai, Puxi, China

Duties and responsibilities included planning, preparing, setting up, and leading service in the department´s in-house events and outside caterings.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

As chairman and later secretary I presided meetings aimed at improving the financial health and performance of La Confrérie´s bar. As secretary I took an advisory role, training my successor in his new responsibilities.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Board member of an association of over 5000 members. Managed the association's bar.150 - 200 guests per night7 full time staff, 10 part timeLed the bar's 3 month renovation project (improving fire safety, aesthetics, etc.)

Barcelona

During this internship I worked as a bartender in the hotel's cocktail bar.

Platja d'Aro

Tasks included serving in the hotel's restaurant and several front office functions such as night audit.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Hospitality Management

Bachelor Entrance Level