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Farag Zintani is looking for a Hospitality & Travel job in Nicosia;Limassol;Larnaca;Paphos, Cyprus.
Candidate Info
Name
Farag Zintani
Gender
Male
Marital Status:
Single
Children:
No children
Country Of Origin:
LIBYA
Last Updated:
05/12/2010
Residence / Contact Details
Professional Experience
2006 –Present Coral International Hotels & Resorts
2008 - Present
Regional General Manager , Coral International Hotels& Resorts, SYRIA
General Manager, Coral Julia Dumna Hotel, Aleppo (Now Coral Martin)
He has dual roles in Coral International. He was tasked to plan the pre-opening and opening the Coral Julia Hotel Aleppo and is current its GM.
Achievement:
He and his task force got Coral Julia Dumna Hotel Aleppo to open within 90 days vs the original plan to be opened in 6 months.
2006-2008
General Manager, Coral Hotel , Ajman - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
Coral Ajman 4-Star deluxe classified Suites Hotel in Ajman, with 110 suites consisting of 2 & 3 rooms, indoor pool, sauna, full spa , 2 restaurants and a coffeeshop, manned by 150 staff.
He was GM of the overall operations. He and his team ran the best hotel in Coral (GOP, Average Room Rate) as evidenced by the following award:
Awarded as the best GM & management team 2006-2007 for all Coral Hotels & Resorts.
Because of this achievement, he was promoted to Regional GM, Coral International Hotels and Resort, Syria.
2004-2006 LAFICO, Mali, & Sofitel L’Amitie), Bamako, Mali, WEST AFRICA
General Manager – LAFICO Mali
General Manager – Sofitel L’Amitie, Bamako
LAFICO is the foreign investment agency of Libya which owns Hotel de l’Amitie in Bamako. Accor (Sofitel) franchised its name to Lafico. Sofitel is a 5-Star hotel located in Bamako, Mali. It has 196 rooms including 7 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Outdoor Pool, Disco Night Club and Golf Court. It employed 350 staff.
As GM, he managed the entire operations of the hotel with Accor quality service standards.
1999 to End 2004 – Safir International Hotel Management Group
2001- End 2004 (Egypt)
General Manager - Safir Zamalek Hotel, Cairo, EGYPT (now Safir Suites Hotel)
This 27-storey hotel had 120 rooms and 50 suits, providing full view of the River Nile. It has 2 restaurants, 2 bars operated by 400 staff.
This was a challenging role because they did not have good market share in Cairo, and the hotel needed to be renovated. Renovations were done for the hotel while still in operation and he managed a re-opening after renovations were completed.
Achievement:
His strong sales and marketing skills, experience in delivering excellent quality, strong leadership qualities and a good team helped him win the award as the best GM 2001-2002 for Safir International Hotels.
1999 – 2001 (Kuwait)
Corporate General Manager - Safir International Hotel Management
General Manager - Safir Palace Hotel, Riggae, KUWAIT (Now Ramada Hotel, Kuwait)
Pre-Opening General Manager, Safir AlJoan , KUWAIT
Safir Palace was a 5-Star Hotel in Kuwait. They had 114 rooms, 228 beds, 2 restaurants, tea lounge, bar, full spa and conference facilities.
He was in charge of opening this Safir Palace Hotel and became its first GM. While managing Palace Hotel after its soft opening, he was tasked to open Safir AlJoan Resort, working more than 17 hours a day for three months. After the successful opening of AlJoan, the Resort Manager took over his position as GM and he was promoted to Corporate General Manager of Safir International Hotel Management reporting to the VP Operations and the Chairman of Safir International Hotels & Resorts. His responsibility was to work on new projects and opening of hotels for the Safir Group such as re-opening of Safir International Hotel, Kuwait after total upgrading.
Received: Appreciation Certificate & Trophy for the smooth and on-time opening of the Safir Resorts in 2000.
1997- 1999 Hurghada Hilton, Red Sea, EGYPT
Owner Director
This 5-Star classified resort, operated by Hilton International, is located in Hurghada Bay, opened all year round. It consists of 240 rooms (including suites and bedroom villas), 11 restaurants and bars, 3 pools, 2 tennis courts, 1 squash court, driving centre, water sports, bank and conference facilities. There were 300 staff.
He managed the pre-opening of the hotel. After that, under a special arrangement between the Owner and Hilton, he managed the overall operations including rooms, F&B, Human Resource and overall resort operations. Reported to and managed relations with the Owner.
1997-1999 (Part Time Lecturer)
While working at the above hotel, I also lectured part-time at American University of Cairo, Almonofia University Egypt, Malta University and Libya University on Hotel Management, Tourism and F&B Management.
1990 – 1996 Jerma Palace Hotel, Mescal, MALTA (Now Corinthia Jerma
Place Hotel)
1990 – 1993 - Deputy Manager – Operations, F&B & Rooms
1994 – 1996 - General Manager- Overall Operations
Located by the sea with 350 double rooms (700 Beds), this 5-Star resort with 3 restaurants, 6 bars, disco lounge, indoor heated-outdoor swimming pools, sauna, gymnasium and conference facilities etc, operated with 310 staff.
He started as Deputy Manager – Operations, F&B & Room and was promoted to General Manager of the hotel after three years.
Deputy GM (Operations, F&B and Rooms) – reported to General Manager
• Established and maintained the highest standards of service to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Supervised and motivated the Department Heads to ensure they work within budget, and manage their staff well.
• Ensured all hotel operations and facilities were working at optimum efficiency.
• Ensured on-going planned training for staff, to develop to their full potential.
• Ensured that food cost stayed in line with the hotel F&B Budget.
General Manager – Overall Operations
Responsibilities:
• Management of hotel to achieve optimal guest satisfaction, good working environment for staff and satisfactory returns for the owners.
• Supervision and management of Department Heads.
• Ensured efficiency, productivity and ensuring high standards according to the Standard Operating Procedures and policies that were in place.
• Implemented new products and services, based on pre-agreed marketing plans and budgets.
• Prepared monthly financial reports and proper administration for the accounting activities.
• Handled complaints and maintained contacts with public authorities.
Achievement: Re-opened the hotel after renovations.
1988 – 1989 Ledra Hotel, Nicosia, CYPRUS (Now under Holiday Inn)
Trainee Manager (under Cyprus Hotel Association)
Underwent training in the following departments: Front Office, Accounting, F&B, Purchasing & Control, Stores
1987 – 1988 Baronet Hotel, Larnaca, CYPRUS
Assistant Duty Manager
This was a budget 3-Star hotel, comprising 47 rooms. His responsibilities were:
• Handling guest requests, complaints, feedback and queries.
• Promoting services and facilities of the hotel and seeking repeat bookings.
• Checking of VIPs arrival rooms.
• Compiling of reports and handling other duties as required
2008 - Present
Regional General Manager , Coral International Hotels& Resorts, SYRIA
General Manager, Coral Julia Dumna Hotel, Aleppo (Now Coral Martin)
He has dual roles in Coral International. He was tasked to plan the pre-opening and opening the Coral Julia Hotel Aleppo and is current its GM.
Achievement:
He and his task force got Coral Julia Dumna Hotel Aleppo to open within 90 days vs the original plan to be opened in 6 months.
2006-2008
General Manager, Coral Hotel , Ajman - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
Coral Ajman 4-Star deluxe classified Suites Hotel in Ajman, with 110 suites consisting of 2 & 3 rooms, indoor pool, sauna, full spa , 2 restaurants and a coffeeshop, manned by 150 staff.
He was GM of the overall operations. He and his team ran the best hotel in Coral (GOP, Average Room Rate) as evidenced by the following award:
Awarded as the best GM & management team 2006-2007 for all Coral Hotels & Resorts.
Because of this achievement, he was promoted to Regional GM, Coral International Hotels and Resort, Syria.
2004-2006 LAFICO, Mali, & Sofitel L’Amitie), Bamako, Mali, WEST AFRICA
General Manager – LAFICO Mali
General Manager – Sofitel L’Amitie, Bamako
LAFICO is the foreign investment agency of Libya which owns Hotel de l’Amitie in Bamako. Accor (Sofitel) franchised its name to Lafico. Sofitel is a 5-Star hotel located in Bamako, Mali. It has 196 rooms including 7 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Outdoor Pool, Disco Night Club and Golf Court. It employed 350 staff.
As GM, he managed the entire operations of the hotel with Accor quality service standards.
1999 to End 2004 – Safir International Hotel Management Group
2001- End 2004 (Egypt)
General Manager - Safir Zamalek Hotel, Cairo, EGYPT (now Safir Suites Hotel)
This 27-storey hotel had 120 rooms and 50 suits, providing full view of the River Nile. It has 2 restaurants, 2 bars operated by 400 staff.
This was a challenging role because they did not have good market share in Cairo, and the hotel needed to be renovated. Renovations were done for the hotel while still in operation and he managed a re-opening after renovations were completed.
Achievement:
His strong sales and marketing skills, experience in delivering excellent quality, strong leadership qualities and a good team helped him win the award as the best GM 2001-2002 for Safir International Hotels.
1999 – 2001 (Kuwait)
Corporate General Manager - Safir International Hotel Management
General Manager - Safir Palace Hotel, Riggae, KUWAIT (Now Ramada Hotel, Kuwait)
Pre-Opening General Manager, Safir AlJoan , KUWAIT
Safir Palace was a 5-Star Hotel in Kuwait. They had 114 rooms, 228 beds, 2 restaurants, tea lounge, bar, full spa and conference facilities.
He was in charge of opening this Safir Palace Hotel and became its first GM. While managing Palace Hotel after its soft opening, he was tasked to open Safir AlJoan Resort, working more than 17 hours a day for three months. After the successful opening of AlJoan, the Resort Manager took over his position as GM and he was promoted to Corporate General Manager of Safir International Hotel Management reporting to the VP Operations and the Chairman of Safir International Hotels & Resorts. His responsibility was to work on new projects and opening of hotels for the Safir Group such as re-opening of Safir International Hotel, Kuwait after total upgrading.
Received: Appreciation Certificate & Trophy for the smooth and on-time opening of the Safir Resorts in 2000.
1997- 1999 Hurghada Hilton, Red Sea, EGYPT
Owner Director
This 5-Star classified resort, operated by Hilton International, is located in Hurghada Bay, opened all year round. It consists of 240 rooms (including suites and bedroom villas), 11 restaurants and bars, 3 pools, 2 tennis courts, 1 squash court, driving centre, water sports, bank and conference facilities. There were 300 staff.
He managed the pre-opening of the hotel. After that, under a special arrangement between the Owner and Hilton, he managed the overall operations including rooms, F&B, Human Resource and overall resort operations. Reported to and managed relations with the Owner.
1997-1999 (Part Time Lecturer)
While working at the above hotel, I also lectured part-time at American University of Cairo, Almonofia University Egypt, Malta University and Libya University on Hotel Management, Tourism and F&B Management.
1990 – 1996 Jerma Palace Hotel, Mescal, MALTA (Now Corinthia Jerma
Place Hotel)
1990 – 1993 - Deputy Manager – Operations, F&B & Rooms
1994 – 1996 - General Manager- Overall Operations
Located by the sea with 350 double rooms (700 Beds), this 5-Star resort with 3 restaurants, 6 bars, disco lounge, indoor heated-outdoor swimming pools, sauna, gymnasium and conference facilities etc, operated with 310 staff.
He started as Deputy Manager – Operations, F&B & Room and was promoted to General Manager of the hotel after three years.
Deputy GM (Operations, F&B and Rooms) – reported to General Manager
• Established and maintained the highest standards of service to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Supervised and motivated the Department Heads to ensure they work within budget, and manage their staff well.
• Ensured all hotel operations and facilities were working at optimum efficiency.
• Ensured on-going planned training for staff, to develop to their full potential.
• Ensured that food cost stayed in line with the hotel F&B Budget.
General Manager – Overall Operations
Responsibilities:
• Management of hotel to achieve optimal guest satisfaction, good working environment for staff and satisfactory returns for the owners.
• Supervision and management of Department Heads.
• Ensured efficiency, productivity and ensuring high standards according to the Standard Operating Procedures and policies that were in place.
• Implemented new products and services, based on pre-agreed marketing plans and budgets.
• Prepared monthly financial reports and proper administration for the accounting activities.
• Handled complaints and maintained contacts with public authorities.
Achievement: Re-opened the hotel after renovations.
1988 – 1989 Ledra Hotel, Nicosia, CYPRUS (Now under Holiday Inn)
Trainee Manager (under Cyprus Hotel Association)
Underwent training in the following departments: Front Office, Accounting, F&B, Purchasing & Control, Stores
1987 – 1988 Baronet Hotel, Larnaca, CYPRUS
Assistant Duty Manager
This was a budget 3-Star hotel, comprising 47 rooms. His responsibilities were:
• Handling guest requests, complaints, feedback and queries.
• Promoting services and facilities of the hotel and seeking repeat bookings.
• Checking of VIPs arrival rooms.
• Compiling of reports and handling other duties as required
Qualifications
Ph D : Doctor of Philosophy
Year 2000 Subject: Hotel & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
M B A : Master of Business Administration
Year 1996 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana
B B A : Bachelor of Business Administration
Year 1989 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana - USA
Year 2000 Subject: Hotel & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
M B A : Master of Business Administration
Year 1996 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana
B B A : Bachelor of Business Administration
Year 1989 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana - USA
Languages
1 Read, write, and speak, fluent English.
2 Read, write, and speak, fluent Arabic.
3 Italian fair spoken.
4 French fair spoken
2 Read, write, and speak, fluent Arabic.
3 Italian fair spoken.
4 French fair spoken
Education
Ph D : Doctor of Philosophy
Year 2000 Subject: Hotel & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
M B A : Master of Business Administration
Year 1996 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana
B B A : Bachelor of Business Administration
Year 1989 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana - USA
Year 2000 Subject: Hotel & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
M B A : Master of Business Administration
Year 1996 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana
B B A : Bachelor of Business Administration
Year 1989 Subject: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fairfax University, Baton Rouge
Louisiana - USA
Training
1 Diploma in Front Office Management, Hotel and Catering Institute, Cyprus
2 Special Certificate in Marketing of Hospitality Services, from the Education Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
3 Special Certificate in Introduction of Hospitality Industry with Honors from the Educational Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
4 Special Certificate in Hotel/ Motels Sales Promotion from the Educational Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
5 Certificate in Food and Beverage Management from L’Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne, Switzerland.
6 Official Certificate in Training from the Hotel and Catering Institute, Athens, Greece.
7 Certificate of Training in Front Office – Accounting, F&B, Operations, Purchasing Control and Stores - as Management Experts from Cyprus Hotel Association.
8 Certificate in Hotel Management and Operations and Kitchen Trainee from the High Institute in Hotels and Tourism Management.
9 Certificate in Strategic Marketing in Action from Misco Training Center.
10 Certificate of Marketing Management from Malta.
11 Certificate of Managing Successfully in Tourism Industry Department Malta University.
12 Certificate in Executive Development “Track”.
13 Course in Food and Beverage Cost Control from the University of Malta.
14 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
Convention Management & Services
15 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
Marketing of Hospitality Services
16 Certificate of Improving Efficiency in Hotel & restaurant Operation
University of Malta
17 Certificate Human Resources Management Course
Ecole Hotelier de Lusanne Switzerland
18 Special certificate from American Hotel & Motel association
Front Office Procedures
19 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
House Keeping Management
2 Special Certificate in Marketing of Hospitality Services, from the Education Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
3 Special Certificate in Introduction of Hospitality Industry with Honors from the Educational Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
4 Special Certificate in Hotel/ Motels Sales Promotion from the Educational Institute of American Hotels and Motels Association.
5 Certificate in Food and Beverage Management from L’Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne, Switzerland.
6 Official Certificate in Training from the Hotel and Catering Institute, Athens, Greece.
7 Certificate of Training in Front Office – Accounting, F&B, Operations, Purchasing Control and Stores - as Management Experts from Cyprus Hotel Association.
8 Certificate in Hotel Management and Operations and Kitchen Trainee from the High Institute in Hotels and Tourism Management.
9 Certificate in Strategic Marketing in Action from Misco Training Center.
10 Certificate of Marketing Management from Malta.
11 Certificate of Managing Successfully in Tourism Industry Department Malta University.
12 Certificate in Executive Development “Track”.
13 Course in Food and Beverage Cost Control from the University of Malta.
14 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
Convention Management & Services
15 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
Marketing of Hospitality Services
16 Certificate of Improving Efficiency in Hotel & restaurant Operation
University of Malta
17 Certificate Human Resources Management Course
Ecole Hotelier de Lusanne Switzerland
18 Special certificate from American Hotel & Motel association
Front Office Procedures
19 Certificate from the American Hotel & Motel Association
House Keeping Management
Interests
sports
References
1. Mr. Fawzi Al Manah,
Managing Director, Safir Zamalek Hotels Company,
e mail : fawzim@kia.gov.kw
Cell no : 00965- 99080236.
2.Mr. Abdul Hay Chouikha,
VP Operations, Safir International Hotels & Resorts,
e mail : achouikha@gnet.tn
Cell no :00965-6000238,
Cell no :00216-98576920.
4.Mr. Nasser Al Marri,
Ex. Chairman, Safir International Hotels & Resorts,
e mail :naser@noorinvestment.com
Cell no :00965-7215501,
Cell no :00965-6424444,
5. Mr. Ibrahim Almabrouk,
Managing Director, Arab Co.For Touristic Projects, Egypt,
Cell no: 0020122468049,
6. Mr. Michel Noblet,
CEO, Coral International Hotels & Resorts,UAE.
e mail :m.noblet@coral-international.com
Cell no :00971506547812,
Note: Pls. no 6, can be contacted after we get approval or offer letter from recruiter
Managing Director, Safir Zamalek Hotels Company,
e mail : fawzim@kia.gov.kw
Cell no : 00965- 99080236.
2.Mr. Abdul Hay Chouikha,
VP Operations, Safir International Hotels & Resorts,
e mail : achouikha@gnet.tn
Cell no :00965-6000238,
Cell no :00216-98576920.
4.Mr. Nasser Al Marri,
Ex. Chairman, Safir International Hotels & Resorts,
e mail :naser@noorinvestment.com
Cell no :00965-7215501,
Cell no :00965-6424444,
5. Mr. Ibrahim Almabrouk,
Managing Director, Arab Co.For Touristic Projects, Egypt,
Cell no: 0020122468049,
6. Mr. Michel Noblet,
CEO, Coral International Hotels & Resorts,UAE.
e mail :m.noblet@coral-international.com
Cell no :00971506547812,
Note: Pls. no 6, can be contacted after we get approval or offer letter from recruiter
