I started with FOCL in February 2016 on the M/S Breamer and was transfer very promptly in July to M/S Balmoral , the flagship of the company.M/S Balmoral has 710 cabins and suites with a standard occupancy of 1300 guests plus and a manning level of 530 crew and staff . Hotel Department averages with 430 crew. The Hotel Manager oversees 19 sub departments including all F&B Departments-Restaurants, Galley and Bars ,Guest Relation Manager, Public Room Manager ,all Concessionaires… Show more I started with FOCL in February 2016 on the M/S Breamer and was transfer very promptly in July to M/S Balmoral , the flagship of the company.M/S Balmoral has 710 cabins and suites with a standard occupancy of 1300 guests plus and a manning level of 530 crew and staff . Hotel Department averages with 430 crew. The Hotel Manager oversees 19 sub departments including all F&B Departments-Restaurants, Galley and Bars ,Guest Relation Manager, Public Room Manager ,all Concessionaires as Shops , Photographer, Spa & Casino , the Accounts Department , Controlling , Purchasing and Provisioning , Tour Department , Guest Services , Front Office Operation , Purser Department, Housekeeping Department ,Cruise Director and Entertainment , Crew Facility Manager ,Hotel Maintenance Department including Hotel Engineer , Carpenters , Upholsterer , Plumbers and Electricians.The Hotel Manager works very close together with Captain and Chief Engineer, thosethree people are the Senior Management Team on board. The Hotel Director is fully accountable for the economic results of the vessels hotel operation, compliances to budgets and financial policies. He is in charge to further develop the product and fully responsible for exceeding guest expectations and to ensure the best guest survey results.FOCL is a privately owned company, extremely successful, targeting for the UK Market and operates 4 ships at present. It is a pleasure to work for FOCL, a company which is using the potential of well experienced Senior Management to assure constant product enhancement and development. Show less

Seabourn ships have earned many honors over the years , including a string of five awards as the ``Best Small – Ship Cruise line `´ in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers´Chioce Awards , as well as ``Best Culinary Cruise line ´´ from the Editors of Saveur in its Culinary Travel Awards for two consecutive years. The American Academy of Hospitality sciences awarded Seabourn with the 6 star Diamond award for dedication to excellence in service and cuisine.I started on Seabourn Spirit in… Show more Seabourn ships have earned many honors over the years , including a string of five awards as the ``Best Small – Ship Cruise line `´ in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers´Chioce Awards , as well as ``Best Culinary Cruise line ´´ from the Editors of Saveur in its Culinary Travel Awards for two consecutive years. The American Academy of Hospitality sciences awarded Seabourn with the 6 star Diamond award for dedication to excellence in service and cuisine.I started on Seabourn Spirit in November 2014 and transferred after the first contract to Seabourn Odyssey and last to Seabourn Sojourn. Each ship offers 229 delightful all – suite accommodation for a maximum of 458 guests , world class dining venues in 3 restaurants and an outside grill restaurant. The Hotel Director is in overall command of the entire Hotel operation and 290 staff members. This includes Room Division Housekeeping, Food and Beverage,Public Room Operation,Chief Purser, Crew Purser Front & Back Office operation ,Port operation, Cruise Director/Entertainment, Cruise Sales, Tour & Destination Department, Guest Service Department, Spa, Shops, Casino, Training Manager, Provision Master, Purchasing, Medical department. Reason for leaving : better contractual agreement- Rotation 2/2 with Fred Olsen Cruise Line to a 4/2 Rotation with Seabourn Cruise Line Show less

StarCatering Ltd. developed in February 2013 from the former company 5Star Air Catering Ltd., which at that time was only an inflight catering operation. StarCatering is based in Fischamend near VIE Airport. It boasts a modern, top-standard production unit of 4,400 sqm. I was in charge to develop and execute new Business sources and to create a clear company structure with maximizing profitability to the shareholder which was a swiss investment group called HIG and based in St.Gallen… Show more StarCatering Ltd. developed in February 2013 from the former company 5Star Air Catering Ltd., which at that time was only an inflight catering operation. StarCatering is based in Fischamend near VIE Airport. It boasts a modern, top-standard production unit of 4,400 sqm. I was in charge to develop and execute new Business sources and to create a clear company structure with maximizing profitability to the shareholder which was a swiss investment group called HIG and based in St.Gallen. Positioning of the newly formed Company Star Catering Ltd at the Catering market invention and implementation of all new market segments as*Flight Catering * Business Catering* Event Catering *Convention Catering.Successfully repositioned this enterprise as one of the number one Catering operations in Vienna for a top class in -flight catering for private jets and commercial airlines /as well as a well known business and event catering company with opening a self operated Event and Convention Center in Vienna . In Septmeber 2014 I received an offer from Seabourn Cruise Line to return at Sea which fitted perfectly in my planning and to return to Sea in a Senior Management position in 6 star operation.Reason for leaving : Job completed as per business plan agreed with owners, employment offer from Seabourn Cruise Line . Show less

Repositioned Hotel MODUL , owned by the Chamber of Commerce in Vienna, to a very classy and successful Business and Convention Hotel for the Vienna market and implemented a very successful Catering operation as additional business source. I planned and escorted two major refurbishments and reconstructions of the Hotel with huge investments.I reported directly to the President of the chamber of Commerce in Vienna KR Sen HC Walter Nettig and was part of the board of Directors for… Show more Repositioned Hotel MODUL , owned by the Chamber of Commerce in Vienna, to a very classy and successful Business and Convention Hotel for the Vienna market and implemented a very successful Catering operation as additional business source. I planned and escorted two major refurbishments and reconstructions of the Hotel with huge investments.I reported directly to the President of the chamber of Commerce in Vienna KR Sen HC Walter Nettig and was part of the board of Directors for MODUL.I was one of the leading initiators that new curricula’s for Hotel Management / Controlling Yield Management / Social Media Marketing were implemented at the Hotel and Tourism school Vienna and was strongly involved in the implementation of the first University for Tourism in Vienna .Meanwhile the MODUL UNIVERSITY is a well-known institution within the industry .Reason for leaving : After 20 years job completed and ready for a new opportunity with StarCatering . Show less

New Europe Hotels N.V was formed to develop and manage hotel and holiday units in collaboration with exclusive private sporting clubs throughout Austria, the emphasis being on the high end d and luxury market. Full financial responsibility of entire Austrian operation, budget control, forecasts, investment planning, risk management, bank negotiations and corporate reporting. Short review of activities during my time with New Europe Hotels.*Opening of the Gut Altentann luxury… Show more New Europe Hotels N.V was formed to develop and manage hotel and holiday units in collaboration with exclusive private sporting clubs throughout Austria, the emphasis being on the high end d and luxury market. Full financial responsibility of entire Austrian operation, budget control, forecasts, investment planning, risk management, bank negotiations and corporate reporting. Short review of activities during my time with New Europe Hotels.*Opening of the Gut Altentann luxury Golf and Country Club in Henndorf, near Salzburg, 18 whole Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus*Planning and execution of the PGA – Golf tournament Austrian Open in 1992, a major event over 3 days for 10.000 guests per day *Pre planning of the Golf & Country Club Schloss Nikitsch in Burgenland, Austria*Conceptual planning of a 140 room hotel: Club hotel Gut Altentann in Henndorf near Salzburg*Development of company branding Reason for leaving: Offer from Chamber of Commerce Vienna for MODUL project which finally gave me the possibility to relocate from Salzburg to Vienna. Show less

Hotel La Toc and La Toc Suites was a 5-star plus operation and “member of Leading Hotels of the World”. This Resort was owned by Cunard Luxury Resorts a division of Cunard Line, consisting of 155 Deluxe rooms and suites, 64 plunge pool villas, surrounded by 10 hectare of tropical gardens, a helipad with 2 on sight helicopters , an 18-hole golf course, a watersport center, 1.2 km of spectacular beach, 1 deluxe spa center, 2 theme restaurants and one Michelin star restaurant as well as 4 bars… Show more Hotel La Toc and La Toc Suites was a 5-star plus operation and “member of Leading Hotels of the World”. This Resort was owned by Cunard Luxury Resorts a division of Cunard Line, consisting of 155 Deluxe rooms and suites, 64 plunge pool villas, surrounded by 10 hectare of tropical gardens, a helipad with 2 on sight helicopters , an 18-hole golf course, a watersport center, 1.2 km of spectacular beach, 1 deluxe spa center, 2 theme restaurants and one Michelin star restaurant as well as 4 bars and lounges. I was in charge of the entire hotel operation , 480 local employees and 3 expatriates such as F&B Manager, Financial Controller and Executive Chef.Due to the restructure of Cunard , the hotel today is part of the Sandals groupwww.sandals.com/main/lucia/lu-home.cfmReason for leaving : My wife’s pregnancy made us to return home after almost 10 years working abroad. Show less

Year after year between 1986 and 1990, Forbes magazine called the Sea Goddess vessels the best cruise vessels afloat worldwide. Sea Goddess has been the benchmark for the rich and the famous and were operating worldwide.As Hotel Manager, I was responsible for the entire hotel and F&B operations , for purchasing, overseeing the cruise director and organizing all special events and and partys ashore and on board. Sea Goddess I & II operates today under the name of Sea Dream I &… Show more Year after year between 1986 and 1990, Forbes magazine called the Sea Goddess vessels the best cruise vessels afloat worldwide. Sea Goddess has been the benchmark for the rich and the famous and were operating worldwide.As Hotel Manager, I was responsible for the entire hotel and F&B operations , for purchasing, overseeing the cruise director and organizing all special events and and partys ashore and on board. Sea Goddess I & II operates today under the name of Sea Dream I & IIReason for leaving : Transfer within the company to Cunard Hotel La Toc & La Toc Suites Show less

Sea Goddess I & II - Maitre d´HotelS/Y Sea Cloud - Chef de BarM/S Europa - WaiterM/S Vistafjord & M/S Sagafjord - WaiterCave Nicoise - Nice - France - Rotisseur