Sameh Abdallah Email & Phone Number

A passionate hotelier with an eye for details and sharp business acumen. Performance driven with a keen sense to identify, coach and mentor talent .A senior hospitality executive with a professional career spanning over 3 decades in international hotel chains with a focus on Food & Beverage management and Events management.I worked many years in 5 stars hotels starting from restaurant manager up to Director Food and Beverage I have detailed knowledge and skills covering all aspects of F&B , from purchasing specifications of food items , storing , processing and serving , in addition to kitchen machinery and restaurant furniture.I made lots of menus both à la carte and set menus in coordination with executive chefs ( international / Italian / Indian / French / oriental )Also , I know well all kitchen stewarding operation .I made and carried over many training modules for service and kitchen staff .I give lot of attention to hygiene procedure and food safety .Maintaining a good food cost is a priority .Guest interaction is very important to ensure satisfied customer and repeated business .I prepared sales forecast and projected P&L statement for many restaurants operations I have a diverse experience in organizing and executing meetings and all types of events specially high profile social events.I speak English and French fluently.I have a solid working knowledge of : - budgeting and forecasting - financial management and reporting - financial data interpretation and analysis - opportunity and risk analysis - performance assessment - quality control - process improvement - market research and analysis - planning and organizational skillsProven track record of the following - corporate strategy( flexible vision in line with market dynamics - develop and implement operational processes to ensure sustainable and profitable growth -Building a well trained team of best available talent - Ensure happy Owners by providing a healthy ROI with an increase on year to year basis.- planning and organizational skills - customer focus- Turning vision into action - Drive for results - Problem assessment and analysis- Modeling the way