Brasserie Laag Kanje gelegen bij Allurepark Laag Kanje in Maarn op de prachtige Utrechtse Heuvelrug bij het Henschotermeer.Uw locatie voor een gezellig diner en feestelijk vieren of zakelijk bijeenkomen.

Operating a hospitality business in emerging countries is one of the most rewarding work I have ever done. It comes with its challenges. Where large hospitality corporations may rely on services from their regional- or head offices the individually operated properties often find themselves (re)inventing the wheel all by themselves.Hospitality 2 Match intends to provide assistance to hospitality operators there where these businesses find themselves locked and not being able to move further… Show more Operating a hospitality business in emerging countries is one of the most rewarding work I have ever done. It comes with its challenges. Where large hospitality corporations may rely on services from their regional- or head offices the individually operated properties often find themselves (re)inventing the wheel all by themselves.Hospitality 2 Match intends to provide assistance to hospitality operators there where these businesses find themselves locked and not being able to move further or to resolve an issue.Services include, but are not limited to, staffing, feasibility studies, (interim) management, sales assistance off site, preparation of sop's , budget tools, reporting tools, planning, building- and renovation projects etc. etc.It will be my pleasure to assist you with linking you to the right people or organisations. Show less

The Golden Tulip Festac Lagos is a 4* property with 471 rooms, 14 large conference rooms, boardrooms, breakout rooms, marquee, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool, ultra modern fitness, sauna, aerobics room, 2 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 7 hectares of land with lush gardens.Located in Lagos's Festac area, well known for its cultural heritage.In 2015 the owning company UPDC opened a state of the art shopping and entertainment centre Festac Festival Mall offering added value to stays… Show more The Golden Tulip Festac Lagos is a 4* property with 471 rooms, 14 large conference rooms, boardrooms, breakout rooms, marquee, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool, ultra modern fitness, sauna, aerobics room, 2 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 7 hectares of land with lush gardens.Located in Lagos's Festac area, well known for its cultural heritage.In 2015 the owning company UPDC opened a state of the art shopping and entertainment centre Festac Festival Mall offering added value to stays at Golden Tulip Festac!! Show less

Responsible for the daily operations up to gop level of this newly built property. The hotel has 91 bedrooms, 8 conference- and banqueting rooms, bar and restaurant.Initiated and executed an efficiency effort in order to ensure an efficient use of manpower throughout the operations without compromising on guest satisfaction.Strongly involved in local initiatives through business councils to ensure that the hospitality was equally benefiting from promotional activities.From… Show more Responsible for the daily operations up to gop level of this newly built property. The hotel has 91 bedrooms, 8 conference- and banqueting rooms, bar and restaurant.Initiated and executed an efficiency effort in order to ensure an efficient use of manpower throughout the operations without compromising on guest satisfaction.Strongly involved in local initiatives through business councils to ensure that the hospitality was equally benefiting from promotional activities.From Jauary 2013 also responsible in providing food and beverage support to all 16 properties of Amrâth hotels in The Netherlands. Menu engineering and - conception by creating chain wide menu's allowing each hotel to add its local touches as well as the procurement part. By more efficiently purchasing the recognition from suppliers increased thus creating a more durable relationship with suppliers.Golden Green Key certification obtained in May 2012 Show less

Board member and Secretary of the Board of the section South East Utrecht of the Royal Hospitality Association.Maintaining contact with local authorities both on an administrative and official level. Discussions included tourism legislation and taxes, local laws, security matters, special events and social responsibility. Impromptu contact on safety issues and events with local authorities also was the responsibility of the secretary of the boardAs secretary I ensured an up to date… Show more Board member and Secretary of the Board of the section South East Utrecht of the Royal Hospitality Association.Maintaining contact with local authorities both on an administrative and official level. Discussions included tourism legislation and taxes, local laws, security matters, special events and social responsibility. Impromptu contact on safety issues and events with local authorities also was the responsibility of the secretary of the boardAs secretary I ensured an up to date mailing list and the timely distribution of newsletters and other to be shared issues with our members.As board member organized the Hospitality Market where suppliers with a sustainable entrepreneurial background could present themselves to the members of our section as well as surrounding sections of the association.Represented the association in other bodies such as:- Core Team Promotional Campain "Uit in de Heuvelrug" deciding on the tourism promotion campaign.- Foundation Promotion Tourism Utrechtse Heuvelrug, an advisory board to the local council at the initiative of the alderman responsible for tourism and recreation. Show less

Putting in place the SOP's of this 113 bedroom hotel with restaurant, 2 bars, conference and banqueting facilities as well as a gym and swimming pool.

As elected member of the international board of directors served as the main controlling body and advisory body to the management team of the Africa Travel Association.The Africa Travel Association is a non profit organisation that specializes in bringing together (mainly) United States tourism operators, with an interest in organizing travel to Africa, and the African tourism operators in the broadest sense of the word.As international board member I participated in the annual… Show more As elected member of the international board of directors served as the main controlling body and advisory body to the management team of the Africa Travel Association.The Africa Travel Association is a non profit organisation that specializes in bringing together (mainly) United States tourism operators, with an interest in organizing travel to Africa, and the African tourism operators in the broadest sense of the word.As international board member I participated in the annual meetings organized by the ATA and sat on forums discussing hospitality in general and in Africa in particular.This position was related to membership of the ATA of the Benin Marina Hotel and the Alisa Hotels. Show less

General Manager of this multi unit hotel property consisting of 3 hotel buildings. As general manager I was able to accompany this hotel from 65 bedrooms to 170 bedrooms. After completion in 2009 the hotel boasted 14 conference and meeting rooms, 3 bars, jazz club, 4 restaurants, swimming pool, gym and tennis court.During the expansion the hotel remained operational and I was responsible for the day to day operations up to and including the gop.The hotel became the preferred hotel for… Show more General Manager of this multi unit hotel property consisting of 3 hotel buildings. As general manager I was able to accompany this hotel from 65 bedrooms to 170 bedrooms. After completion in 2009 the hotel boasted 14 conference and meeting rooms, 3 bars, jazz club, 4 restaurants, swimming pool, gym and tennis court.During the expansion the hotel remained operational and I was responsible for the day to day operations up to and including the gop.The hotel became the preferred hotel for the international African traveller providing top end standards and services throughout the property. The hotel hosted large functions in its large banquet halls. Show less

As General Manager responsible for this 170 bedroom hotel with extensive conference and banqueting facilities, restaurants, bars, night club as well as top of the range leisure facilities such as a golf course, soccer pitch, 3 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools and a children playground.This property is formerly known as the Benin Sheraton Hotel and state owned until 2003.By taking the managers out of their offices and on to the floors, accessible for our valued guests, we have been able… Show more As General Manager responsible for this 170 bedroom hotel with extensive conference and banqueting facilities, restaurants, bars, night club as well as top of the range leisure facilities such as a golf course, soccer pitch, 3 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools and a children playground.This property is formerly known as the Benin Sheraton Hotel and state owned until 2003.By taking the managers out of their offices and on to the floors, accessible for our valued guests, we have been able to enhance patrons loyalty to the hotel achieving the highest revenues and occupancy ever in the 25 years of existence of this property.This hotel became the preferred hotel for international organisations and local corporates alike. To this effect we have been able to organize re-branding and re-launch parties for large telecom providers as MTN and Glo. Embassies used the hotel's facilities for the celebration of their national days.Food and beverage functions that met declining patronage where revived and attracted the usual large numbers again. Also we initiated large annual parties to enhance the hotel's image up to 3.500 guests. Show less

Golden Tulip De Nachtegaal van Lisse, Lisse, The NetherlandsGolden Tulip Accra, Accra, GhanaGolden Tulip Grand Place Arenberg, Brussels, Belgium NH Grand Place ArenbergNH Brusses City Centre, Brussels, Belgium (formerly a Golden Tulip Hotel)

As general manager responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel as well as budget responsibility up to and including gop level.During my employment Europe went through a "travel" crisis following the 11-9 attacks in New York. By focusing on national- and local markets we have been able to maintain the high levels of occupancy and revenue.This hotel was renovated in 2003-2004, all rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants and public areas for a total budget of € 3.5 million whilst… Show more As general manager responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel as well as budget responsibility up to and including gop level.During my employment Europe went through a "travel" crisis following the 11-9 attacks in New York. By focusing on national- and local markets we have been able to maintain the high levels of occupancy and revenue.This hotel was renovated in 2003-2004, all rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants and public areas for a total budget of € 3.5 million whilst operations continued. At the same time this hotel was re-branded from being a Golden Tulip property to an NH Hotels property. Show less

Responsible for the rooms departments front office, security, drivers, porters, doormen, housekeeping and laundry totaling 135 staff members.The Golden Tulip Accra was the preferred corporate hotel for the international travelers visiting Accra providing the highest possible standards and services in this emerging country. At that time the Golden Tulip Accra was considered the trendsetter in the hospitality industry in Ghana.

Responsible for the day to day operations of this 246 bedrooms hotel with two restaurants and meeting rooms.This hotel was renovated in 2004-2005, all rooms, restaurants, kitchens and public areas for a total of € 5 million whilst being kept open. At the same time this hotel was re-branded from being a Golden Tulip property to an NH Hotels property.This hotel provided outside catering services (at the time) for the "Foire des Vignerons" in the community of St. Gilles, Brussels.

As rooms division manager responsible for the smooth day to day running of the hotel departments as front office, reservations, banqueting reservations and housekeeping.As member of the management team I was charged with the project of finding a recognized hotel brand. The choice for Golden Tulip was the most viable at that time and we yielded results.The hotel became well known with national- and international tour operators as well as airlines and a significant increase in occupancy… Show more As rooms division manager responsible for the smooth day to day running of the hotel departments as front office, reservations, banqueting reservations and housekeeping.As member of the management team I was charged with the project of finding a recognized hotel brand. The choice for Golden Tulip was the most viable at that time and we yielded results.The hotel became well known with national- and international tour operators as well as airlines and a significant increase in occupancy and arr where achieved. Show less

As hotel manager of 4 properties in Amsterdam responsible for the day to day operations. Overseeing the reception teams as well as the F&B services, laundry and purchases.

Responsible for the day to day operations of the front desk and reservations departments. Working with, and supervising, the team according to the standards set by Accor for the Sofitel brand.Ensuring smooth guest registration, room assignments and check-out procedures.During my employment at the Sofitel Amsterdam the hotel went through a re-branding from the Pullman brand to the Sofitel brand.

Assisting the front office manager in the daily operations of the reception department, doormen and bell boys. Participating during the shifts making sure the high Crowne Plaza corporate standards were in place.Overseeing the team making sure guest registration, room assignment and check-out procedures were executed,Strongly involved in the system's operations providing support to the various hotel departments

As assistant front office manager responsible for assisting the front office manager. Working with the team to ensure the high standards expected by guests in the 2 locations (during that time).Overseeing the daily front desk operation including guest registration, room assignment and check-out procedures as well as guest safety.For a period of 5 months I performed the duties of the front office manager.

Ensuring the safety of our guests and welcoming the patrons during the night shifts and providing guests with nightly room service and or early breakfasts as and when needed.Receiving and preparing the outcome of all administrative processes related to the hotel and restaurant operations into ready to use formats for the financial administration and the daily reporting for the management team.

Served as Sergeant at the Juliana Kazerne at the facilities management offices in charge of supplies.Also served as an assistant shooting instructor for the new arrivals at the The Hague barracks.

Reception duties

Management trainee in stewarding, bars and food & beverage cost control

Management trainee in restaurant services and housekeeping