Nicola Di Giacomo Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100

Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with an upscale property requiring strong leadership skills in identifying new
revenue sources, increasing overall guest satisfaction, enhancing products & services and maximizing
profitability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 June to Present
V.P. Director of Food & Beverage & Operating Standards
Sillks International Hotels & Resorts
http://sillks.com/
2012 June till June 2013
Director of Operation
Protea Hotel Select Benin City – Nigeria
Opening and setup of all Rooms (120) and Food & Beverage Outlets
http://www.proteahotels.com/Pages/default.aspx
2010 November till May 2012
Director of Operation
Serenity Makadi Heights – Hurgada – Red Sea
Directly reporting to Vice Chairman
Large operation with 750 Room Hotel, 5 Star, 7 Bars, 7 Theme Restaurants,
Room Service 24 hours
Resort spans a total of 400,000 sq. meters. Surrounded by large gardens and
located directly on the Red Sea with its own 320m wide beach, it is offering
Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco
spectacular views over the turquoise water and an amazing experience of a
luxury life style combined with the warmth of true Egyptian hospitality.
http://www.serenitymakadi.com/
2003 September till 2010 September
Director of Operation i/c Food & Beverage
Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers & Casino
Directly reporting to the GM & Area Managing Director, Egypt, with the
following Key managerial & operational responsibilities, including but
not limited to:
Assist the General Manager in administering and managing the hotel’s operation,
maintaining established costs and quality standards.
Participate in day-to-day hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.
Direct and coordinate the Food & Beverage operations of the hotel ensuring maximum
profits, at the highest standard of service and quality, including food production, equipment
use and control, banquet service, room service, beverage service, restaurant service and food
and beverage purchasing.
Leadership of the operational team, including Executive Chef, Back of House Managers,
Banquet Operations Manager, Assistant Manager’s Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage
Cost Controller, Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef. This includes recruitment and
selection, performance management, employee development and motivation, and
Counselling/disciplinary issues.
Driving and developing F&B department heads in strategic business areas such
as forecasting, budgeting, quality management, operational development, business
innovation, F&B marketing & promotions AND lean operations.
Maximize F&B Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), REV/CVR, Average Check….. Through
innovative marketing and promotional activities, focused customer research, creative and
innovative menu engineering and promotions, and the development of new products,
services AND “OUT OF THE BOX” F&B concepts.
Directing and closely working with F&B department heads to ensure individual business
unit management (IBU) is extensively implemented by which F&B operational excellence is
consistently achieved.
Effectively participate in developing annual hotel budget, marketing and business plan.
Responsible and accountable for driving AND achieving overall hotel F&B revenue &
targeted profitability margins.
http://www.sheratoncairo.com/
2003 January till 2003 July
Director Food & Beverage
Le Meridien Hotel Amman - Jordan
http://www.lemeridienamman.com/
Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco
2001 December till December 2002
Director of Food & Beverage
Le Royal Meridien - Bahrain
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Bahrain/Default.htm
1997 December till 2001 December
Maître de Cuisine
Sheraton Heliopolis Hotel, Towers & Casino, Cairo, Egypt
http://www.fairmont.com/heliopolis-cairo/
1996 till 1997
Executive Chef – Pre-Opening Experience
Sheraton Deira Dubai – Dubai - United Arab Emirates
http://www.sheratondeiradubai.com/
1992 till 1996
Executive Chef – Pre-Opening Experience
Conrad International Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey
http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/turkey/conrad-istanbulISTHCCI/index.html
1991 till 1992
Executive Chef
The Central Plaza Hotel – Bangkok, Thailand
1990 till 1991
Executive Chef
Hilton Seoul – Korea - Hilton International Hotels
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/south-korea/grand-hilton-seoulhotel-SELGRHI/index.html
1987 till 1990
Executive Sous Chef
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort – United Arab Emirates
http://www.sheratonabudhabihotel.com/
Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Diploma Hospitality Management Cornell University 1983
Lausanne Hotel School 1970 - 1972
Diploma in Culinary at Villa Serbelloni (Co) Italy
Leading Starwood - Advanced Leadership Course
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Leading People Development - Advanced Managerial Course
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
MAJOR CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Cerificate of Outstanding Achievement Starwood World Wide
Conference
Chancellier Honoraire de Baill Chaine des Rotisseurs
Achievement Award Accademia Culinaria Italiana
Caterina de Medici Award Italian Chef Federation
1st prize (Trophy of the Italian Young Chefs) National Contest.
Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano, 1982 – Best Restaurant in Munich.
Certified HACCP Auditor
LANGUAGES
Italian
Mother Tongue
English
Fluent
French
German
Good
Good
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Office Tools. (Including PowerPoint and Excel)
Fidelio, Opera and Scala Hotel systems.
Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco
KEY BUSINESS ATTRIBUTES
Effective project and multitasks management skills.
Goal oriented with high level of execution capacity.
Dynamic, self-motivated with proven track record of successful
analytical and business diagnostic skills.
Strong deployment of financial knowledge.
Effective change management abilities with proven record of
driving/delivering sustained financial and business results.
Proven capacity of effective communication & building solid rapport
with Executive Committee, General Manager(s), Area Senior
Executives & owners.
Nicola Di Giacomo
Via M. Guzzi 6 – Chieti 66100 - Italy
Cell Phone: ++39 3663970305
Email: [email protected]
Skype: ndigiaco