ahmed Emara
@ahmedemara
Seasoned Food & Beverage leader driving service excellence, cost control, and high-volume operations in luxury hotels.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Food & Beverage leader with over 20 years' experience in luxury 5-star hotels, leading multi-outlet, high-volume operations and pre-opening teams. I have a strong record in budget management, revenue optimization, vendor relations, HACCP compliance, and building high-performing teams that improve guest satisfaction and reduce costs.
At Swissôtel Al Maqam and Raffles Makkah I led operations for thousands of covers per service, delivered measurable improvements—15% higher guest satisfaction, 8% annual cost reduction, 12% waste reduction—and maintained zero critical food-safety violations. I excel at implementing process improvements, staff training, and data-driven decisions that elevate brand standards and profitability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Restaurants Manager
Swissôtel Al Maqam
May 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Lead full operations for multiple high-volume outlets including a 2,600-seat main restaurant, increasing guest satisfaction by 15% and reducing F&B costs by 8% annually through vendor negotiations and menu optimization.
Restaurant Manager
Swissôtel Al Maqam
Jan 2017 - May 2021 (4 years 4 months)
Managed daily restaurant operations for a 1,624-suite luxury hotel, improving service time by 12% and reducing labor costs by 7% through process redesign and scheduling optimization.
Assistant Outlet Manager
Raffles Makkah Palace
Mar 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 9 months)
Key pre-opening leader responsible for SOPs, training and outlet setup; led daily service for 1,200 guests and reduced food wastage by 10% through portion control and production planning.
In-Room Dining & Banquet Supervisor
Raffles Makkah Palace
May 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 10 months)
Supervised IRD and banquet services for VIP guests, improving kitchen-service coordination to reduce order delays by 10% and ensuring strict food safety and presentation standards.
Supervisor Trainee
Four Seasons Resort
Mar 2006 - May 2010 (4 years 2 months)
Completed rotational supervisory training across outlets, gaining experience in luxury dining service, guest relations, and operational excellence.
Captain
Grand Rotana Resort & Spa
Jul 2005 - Mar 2006 (8 months)
Part of the pre-opening team providing service leadership and frontline supervision during resort launch activities.
Waiter
Fantazia
Mar 2003 - May 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Provided customer-facing food and beverage service, developing foundational skills in hospitality and guest interaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tanta University
Bachelor of Arts, Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Tanta University, completed in 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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