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Chris Jones

General Manager at ForeFront Hospitality Management

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • General ManagerFull Time

    ForeFront Hospitality Management

    Sep 2018 - Present -6 yrs, 10 months

    United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

    • Job Details:General Manager for a multi-outlet site consisting of two restaurants and two night clubs managing all aspects of the business including: Daily Operational Management Events & planning Team Recruitment Pre Opening Financial Management Training & Development
  • Food & Beverage ManagerFull Time

    Peninsula Hospitality Group

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 -1 yr, 6 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:Food & Beverage Manager for two high volume outlets to handle all aspects of the business including • Daily Operational Management • Recruitment and Training • Public Relations and Image • Concept Design of Advertising, Marketing and Theme Nights • Food & Beverage Menu design, Costing and Product relevance • Responsible for all financial requirements including costing, P&L & expenses • Incorporating a business plan and strategies to increase net profit. • Re-structure brand awareness and implement standards and procedures to the business • Contract negotiations for Suppliers and Business partners
  • Outlet ManagerFull Time

    Habtoor Grand Beach Resort, Autograph Collection

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 -1 yr, 2 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:Outlet Manager for British Bar & Restaurant concept. Responsible for Management of all aspects of Outlet operations including: • Marketing, Advertising & PR. • Budgeting, Costing's & Contract negotiations • Targeted Business Strategies • Training of team Members • Implementation of standards and quality control. • Design, Costing & Implementation of new Food & Beverage menu • Design & implementation of Business concepts such as brunch, Theme nights & Live Music • Hotel and Resort management such as Manager on Duty for Food & Beverage Department • Event planning and delivery for Hotel events
  • Outlets ManagerFull Time

    Peninsula Hospitality Group

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 -11 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:Outlets General Manager of two high volume Outlets in Dubai. Managing of all aspects of the business to re-brand, re-launch and ensure financial stability to The Stables Bar and Restaurant. Concept design and pre-opening of Rodeo Drive, an American Concept Bar & Restaurant. • Procedures & Training • Brand growth. • Finance & Forecasting. • Recruitment, Marketing & PR. • Operations & Product implementation. • Concept design, Strategic planning. • HR, Government procedures & Laws. • Entertainment Management.
  • Education

    • Diploma in Business Studies Advanced

      Wakefield College

      Jan 2000 

    • College Diploma in Business Studies Advanced

      Wakefield College

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 - 2 yr

    • High School - Other

      Horbury High School

      Jan 1998 

    Skills

    • Management
    • Food and Beverage
    • Menu Design
    • Microsoft Office
    • Training
    • Business Development
    • Outlet Management
    • Hospitality
    • Pre-Opening
    • Mass Hiring
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Person In Charge

      Dubai Municipality·2016
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