aD DAn
@addan
Hospitality leader specializing in VIP service, F&B management, and luxury guest experiences.
What I'm looking for
I am a hospitality professional with broad international experience in luxury hotels, beach clubs, nightclubs, yachts and high-end residences, serving in roles from VIP waiter to F&B director and private butler.
I have a track record of leading service teams, managing F&B operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across Dubai, Ibiza, Tahiti, Bahrain and other global destinations; notable roles include Private Butler / Penthouse F&B Director and Restaurant Manager positions.
I bring multilingual communication skills, formal hospitality certifications and hands-on supervisory experience to drive elevated service standards, guest satisfaction and revenue growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Private Butler & F&B Director
AHS Luxurious Properties
Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)
Serves as private butler and penthouse F&B director overseeing high-end service delivery, team coordination, and guest experience for luxury properties, maintaining VIP standards since April 2025.
VIP Waiter & Promoter
Hype Hospitality
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Provided VIP waiting and promotion services at a DIFC nightclub, driving guest satisfaction and table sales from October 2024 to March 2025.
Sales Agent (Yachts & Real Estate)
Tahiti Transactions / Atout Bois
Nov 2023 - Sep 2024 (10 months)
Worked as a sales agent for yachts, real estate and bungalows handling client relations and transactions between November 2023 and September 2024.
Restaurant Manager
Salero Restaurant (West Inn)
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 (2 months)
Managed restaurant operations for the West Inn (Marriott) from December 2021 to February 2022, improving service delivery and coordinating staff and reservations.
Pool & Beach Supervisor
Sunset Company / Mett Hotel
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 (8 months)
Supervised pool and beach operations and handled reservations between December 2020 and August 2021, ensuring service standards and guest safety.
VIP Head Waiter & Head Receptionist
Toyroom / Soho Garden
Dec 2019 - Nov 2020 (11 months)
Served as VIP head waiter and head receptionist from December 2019 to November 2020, managing VIP areas and front-of-house reception duties to boost guest satisfaction.
Assistant Manager / Head Waiter
Blue Marlin Mykonos
May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)
Acted as assistant manager and head waiter for the VIP terrace between May and October 2019, improving service for high-profile guests and supporting operations.
Call Center Sales Agent
Emirates The List / Air France Campaigns
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
Worked in call center sales from September 2018 to April 2019 handling customer inquiries and sales for airline-related campaigns.
F&B Director / Assistant Manager
Le Coco's
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Served as F&B director and assistant manager from March 2017 to July 2018, overseeing restaurant operations and entertainment show supervision.
VIP Head Waiter
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Managed VIP waiting and supervised entertainment shows from January 2016 to April 2017, enhancing guest experience at a luxury resort.
VIP Head Waiter
Bonito Restaurant
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Held VIP head waiter responsibilities at a high-end restaurant from November 2014 to December 2015, delivering premium service to guests.
Catering & Events Coordinator
El Catering Frances
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014 (3 months)
Coordinated catering and events in Ibiza from July to October 2014, managing logistics, client communication, and event execution.
Bar Manager
Casa Momus
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 (5 months)
Managed bar operations at a Rio de Janeiro restaurant from January to June 2014, overseeing staff, inventory, and guest service.
Assistant Manager
Ceviche Restaurant
Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Served as assistant manager in Sydney from November 2012 to December 2013, supporting operations, staff supervision, and customer service.
Assistant Manager
B.For Lounge
May 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Worked as assistant manager and earlier as VIP head waiter at an Ibiza lounge across May–October 2011 and April–October 2012, managing VIP service and floor operations.
Led bar operations as head bartender at a five-star hotel in Sevilla from November 2011 to March 2012, improving service standards and training staff.
VIP Head Waiter
Restaurant L'Aventure
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 (2 months)
Served as VIP head waiter in Courchevel 1850 from February to April 2011, delivering high-end service to alpine clientele.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coastal International Boat License
License, Maritime Safety / Boating
2024 - 2024
Obtained a coastal international boat license in Tahiti in March 2024.
Marriott Official Training
Licensed Restaurant Manager, Hospitality Management
2021 - 2021
Completed Marriott official training and obtained Licensed Restaurant Manager certification in December 2021.
Sonopro Music School
Professional DJ and Music Production, Music Production / DJing
2015 - 2015
Completed professional DJ and music production study at Sonopro Music School in Barcelona in September 2015.
RSA Diploma Barista Training
RSA Diploma, Barista / Food & Beverage
2013 - 2013
Completed Barista training (RSA diploma) in Sydney in May 2013.
Leading Hotels of the World - Bar Supervisor Formation
Bar Supervisor Formation, Bar Supervision / Hospitality
2010 - 2011
Completed bar supervisor formation with Leading Hotels of the World (Red Label Meliá, Sevilla) between December 2010 and February 2011.
University François Rabelais, Tours
1st year college degree (LEA), Languages (Spanish and English)
2005 - 2006
Completed first year college studies in LEA (Spanish and English) during 2005–2006 at University François Rabelais, Tours.
Diplôme d’Etat Supérieur de la Jeunesse, de l’Éducation Populaire
Diplôme d’Etat Supérieur, Youth Work / Education
2005 - 2005
Completed state diploma for youth work and popular education, including training as a camp animator for children with disabilities in June 2005.
Lycée (Economic and Social Sciences high school)
High School Degree, Economic and Social Sciences
2004 - 2004
Completed Economic and Social Sciences high school degree in Tours, France in 2004.
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