George Ribare
@georgeribare
I am Director of Food and Beverage driving revenue growth and excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Director of Food and Beverage with over 15 years of progressive leadership in luxury hotels, resorts, and large convention centres. I specialise in optimising operations, elevating guest experience, and driving significant revenue growth.
I have overseen multi-outlet operations and large event spaces, managed multi‑million dollar budgets, and led teams of 100+ professionals to deliver consistent service excellence and compliance. My approach blends strategic planning, cost control, and technology adoption to improve margins and efficiency.
My track record includes substantial revenue increases, major cost reductions, and the launch of numerous F&B concepts that boosted patronage and media attention. I am certified in HACCP, WSET, Azure, and occupational health and safety, and I prioritise sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and data-driven decision making.
I am passionate about developing high-performing teams through training and upskilling, executing flawless events, and introducing innovative beverage and culinary programmes. I seek to bring my leadership, commercial focus, and operational expertise to a prestigious organisation looking to grow and modernise its F&B offer.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Food and Beverage
Coral Palm Beach Hotel
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw F&B operations for a 5-star, 500-room hotel with 5 restaurants, 3 bars and 20,000 sqft of event space, managing a $5M+ annual budget; increased F&B revenue 35% YoY and reduced costs 55%. Directed a team of 100+ and delivered 120+ events/year with 95% guest satisfaction.
Food & Beverage Manager
Hilton
Jan 2010 - Dec 2022 (12 years 11 months)
Managed daily F&B operations across multiple outlets at Hilton Nairobi, overseeing P&L and leading a team of 65 supervisors and line staff. Revitalized a flagship fine-dining outlet, increasing annual revenue 125%, achieved 100% health and safety compliance for 12 years, and cut food waste 25%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from the University of Nairobi, completed in 2000.
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