Sarkhan Alakbarov
@sarkhanalakbarov
Hospitality operations leader with entrepreneurial experience in F&B, hotels, and travel services.
What I'm looking for
I am a hospitality professional and entrepreneur with extensive hands-on experience across hotels, food & beverage, and travel services. I founded and led multiple ventures, driving operations, marketing, and business development from concept to steady operation.
My background includes front-office and guest relations roles at international hotels, night audit management, and quality control in spa operations, which grounded my service-first approach. I later transitioned to founding and co-founding businesses in hospitality, F&B, and travel where I led operations and commercial strategy.
As a co-founder and head of operations and marketing for current ventures, I manage reservations, POS integrations, staffing, and guest experience while implementing property management and reservation systems. I have a track record of improving operational efficiency and establishing new revenue channels.
I bring multilingual communication skills, practical technology use (PMS, reservation systems, POS), and a results-oriented leadership style. I seek to leverage my hospitality operations expertise to scale service businesses and optimize guest experience and profitability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-owner
Mono Bar
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Co-own and manage bar operations and reservations, implementing Marsha reservation system and optimizing guest flow and service delivery.
Co-founder, Head of Operations
Stereo Hall
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Co-founded and lead operations and marketing for a hospitality venue, overseeing PMS integrations and guest experience since launch to drive bookings and operational efficiency.
Co-owner
Solong.live LLC
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years)
Co-owner of a tech and hospitality services company responsible for product (Clopos POS) and business operations to support hospitality clients.
Co-founder, Head of Operations
4loft Speakeasy Cocktail Bar
May 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Co-founded and managed operations and staffing for a cocktail bar, improving service standards and operational processes from opening through exit.
Founder and Director
Rayyan Travel Consulting LLC
Mar 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years 5 months)
Founded and directed a travel consulting firm, managing client relations, tour operations and business growth across B2C and B2B segments from 2019–2023.
Co-founder and Director
Rayyan Travel Consulting LLC
Jan 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Co-founded and led company operations and client services in the travel sector, establishing initial market presence and partnerships.
Business Development Manager
Construction Support Group LLC
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Managed business development activities, securing projects and partnerships to grow company revenue during tenure.
Oversaw night audit and front office operations, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation and guest service continuity across shifts.
Served as guest relations agent handling check-ins, guest inquiries and service recovery to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Quality Control Assistant
Le Meridien Beach Hotel and Spa
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012 (4 months)
Completed internship assisting the spa manager and performing quality control checks to improve service standards during the summer season.
Guest Relations, Receptionist
Alp Inn Hotel
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 (4 months)
Managed front desk operations and guest relations, handling reservations and check-ins to ensure smooth guest experiences.
Assistant to Manager
Bistroejka
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year)
Assisted management in pastry and bakery chain operations, supporting daily store functions and staff coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
European University of Barcelona
Master of Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management
2012 -
Completed studies in Tourism and Hospitality Management at the European University of Barcelona.
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2009 -
Completed a Bachelor degree in International Relations at Eastern University in Baku.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
solong.liveJob categories
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