Fleury Joe
@fleuryjoe
Experienced hospitality and cost-control professional driving operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven hospitality professional with over 10 years' experience in cost control, operations, sales and guest services. I have a Bachelor’s in Hotel and Restaurant Management and certifications in hospitality and revenue management from Cornell and other institutes, and I consistently deliver improved profitability through variance analysis, supplier negotiations and process automation.
I have led night and day operations in hotels and managed F&B cost control across multiple outlets, implementing cost-saving measures, verifying POS integrity, preparing P&L and F&B reports, and training teams to raise service and operational standards. I seek roles that let me apply my operational discipline, financial control expertise and customer-focused leadership in growth-oriented or remote environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cost Controller
Bourbon Coffee Ltd.
Dec 2023 - Oct 2024 (10 months)
Monitored and controlled F&B costs across outlets, conducted variance analysis to identify savings, and prepared daily F&B and event P&L reports to improve profitability and reduce wastage.
Cost Controller
Heaven Holding Ltd.
May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)
Analyzed and monitored costs across retail and hospitality outlets, negotiated with suppliers to reduce material costs, and implemented automated cost control systems to streamline reporting and improve margins.
Cost Controller
Touch Africa Residence
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 (4 months)
Controlled F&B costs by monitoring wastage and POS transactions, conducted menu pricing reviews, and collaborated with departments to optimize profitability and reduce pilferage.
Cost Controller
M Hotel
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Managed F&B cost control processes, prepared variance analysis reports, verified POS transactions and staff meals, and implemented cost-saving measures to reduce wastage.
Duty Manager
Ubumwe Grande Hotel
Dec 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw daily hotel operations to ensure seamless guest experiences, enforced health and safety compliance, handled guest issues, and supported department heads to meet operational goals.
Night Auditor / Night Manager
Ubumwe Grande Hotel
Nov 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years)
Conducted nightly financial audits, tracked room revenue and occupancy metrics, managed overnight operations, and prepared daily financial summaries for management.
Night Auditor
Hotel Villa Portofino
Jul 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Implemented night audit procedures to reduce posting errors, assisted guests with check-in/out, and performed end-of-day financial reconciliations and reporting.
POS Sales Manager
Brioche Rwanda
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 (7 months)
Developed SOPs for POS operations, monitored staff performance, prepared daily sales reports, and led weekly performance meetings to improve sales accuracy and efficiency.
Front Office Supervisor
Golden Tulip
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015 (5 months)
Supervised front office operations to ensure exceptional guest service, conducted nightly audits, and managed guest billing and occupancy tracking.
Receptionist
Stipp Hotels
Nov 2010 - May 2014 (3 years 6 months)
Managed front desk operations including reservations, guest inquiries and complaints, coordinated travel arrangements, and maintained accurate guest records to drive repeat business.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies
Bachelor's Degree, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with focus on hospitality operations and service delivery.
Cornell University (Mastercard Foundation Hanga Ahazaza)
Professional Certificate, Hospitality Management & Revenue Management
Completed professional training in Hospitality Management & Revenue Management under the Mastercard Foundation Hanga Ahazaza program.
African Management Institute
Professional Certificate, Management Training
Completed the THRIVE AT WORK programme focused on management and workplace effectiveness.
Education First (EF)
Language Proficiency Certificate, English Language
Grade: EF Level 16
Achieved EF Level 16 Upper Advanced English proficiency certification.
Rwanda Development Board / Education First
Professional Certificate, Tourism & Hospitality Training
Completed Destination Rwanda tourism and hospitality training in partnership with EF and Rwanda Development Board.
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Professional Certificate, Information Technology
Obtained ICDL certification demonstrating competency in core computer and software skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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