Yannis Vamvoukakis

I was appointed as Group F&B Director, reporting to the CEO, with the principal focus of providing support, leadership and oversight of the food & beverage strategies and activities for 5 properties, out of which 4 under Marriott franchise brands (two Luxury Collection and two Autograph Collection hotels). In addition to that I actively participated in the design of new concepts and back of house areas for two new upcoming properties, under Domes Resorts management.

I was appointed as F&B Director, reporting to the Director of Operations, with the principal focus of leading the F&B department pre-opening and thereafter providing post-opening operational management of the F&B teams. I led a team of eight direct reports with a greater team of 60 F&B Executives and 170 employees overall. Additionally I had oversight of $11m F&B budget and P&L, production of financial targets/forecasts and participated in monthly business reviews with the owner and senior management team

I was appointed to lead the F&B department from pre-opening through to daily operational leadership post-opening. Reporting to the General Manager, I led a team of six direct reports, with a further 140 F&B Executives and greater team of 450 employees. Furthermore I had financial and P&L accountabilities for $6m F&B budget, providing regular reporting, forecasts and performance monitoring alongside the senior management team and owner.

I was selected to support the F&B Director with the daily operational leadership of the F&B department pre and post opening. I led a team of nine direct reports with over 220 further F&B executives with greater team of 900. Alongside the Director, I assisted with setting and achieving financial targets, delivery of the $32m P&L and provision of regular reports.

I was appointed as Quality Assurance Manager to set and implement all quality standards across the hotel, ensuring delivery of a high quality of operations/services to secure long term success of the hotel. I led a team of five direct reports and reported directly to the CEO/Owner of Domes Resorts. Additional accountabilities included: devising procedures, inspecting processes, reporting finding, producing statistical reviews, and ensuring legal adherence.

Opening of two privately owned luxurious villas