Leonardo Angelo Pieters

Hospitality Manager
Windhoek, NA.

About

Dynamic and results-driven Hospitality Manager with over a decade of experience in optimizing restaurant operations, food & beverage management, and comprehensive hotel services. Proven ability to strategically lead diverse teams, implement cost-control strategies, and enhance customer experiences to drive significant business growth. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining high service standards in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering operational excellence and profitability.

Work

Movenpick/Mercure Hotel Windhoek
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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

Summary

Directing comprehensive Food & Beverage operations to ensure top-tier service, efficiency, and guest satisfaction within a dynamic hotel environment.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive F&B operations, consistently enhancing service quality and driving operational efficiency across all outlets.

Implemented targeted cost-control strategies and optimized resource utilization, directly contributing to improved departmental profitability.

Supervised and developed F&B teams, fostering high-performance standards and ensuring exceptional guest-centric service delivery.

Ensured stringent compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a secure and high-standard operational environment.

Movenpick/Mercure Hotel Windhoek
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Acting General Manager

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

Summary

Assumed interim leadership for hotel operations, ensuring seamless guest experiences and driving operational success through cross-functional team management.

Highlights

Stepped into the Acting General Manager role, overseeing comprehensive hotel operations to ensure seamless guest experiences during interim leadership.

Directed cross-functional teams, driving operational success and achieving key performance targets across multiple departments.

Managed critical administrative and financial reporting, providing essential insights for strategic decision-making and operational adjustments.

Rojo Pub and Restaurant
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Restaurant Manager

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

Summary

Orchestrated daily restaurant operations to significantly enhance guest satisfaction, optimize workflow, and uphold high-quality food standards.

Highlights

Orchestrated daily restaurant operations, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and service delivery through effective management.

Supervised and mentored restaurant staff, optimizing workflow processes to achieve maximum operational efficiency and team productivity.

Managed comprehensive inventory control and procurement, consistently upholding high-quality food standards and minimizing waste.

Hungry Lion Swakopmund
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Branch Manager

Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Summary

Directed all store operations, encompassing stock control, financial performance, and staff development to achieve revenue targets and maintain brand standards.

Highlights

Directed all store operations, encompassing robust stock control and strategic financial performance management to achieve revenue targets.

Led comprehensive staff training and development programs, enhancing team capabilities and improving overall performance metrics.

Ensured strict adherence to brand standards and security protocols, maintaining operational integrity and customer trust.

BON Hotel Swakopmund
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Housekeeping Manager

Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Summary

Managed housekeeping teams, ensuring top-tier cleanliness and organization while optimizing inventory and staff scheduling.

Highlights

Managed and motivated housekeeping teams, consistently achieving top-tier cleanliness and organizational standards across all hotel areas.

Streamlined inventory management, procurement, and staff scheduling, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Seaside Hotel and SPA
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Food & Beverage Manager

Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Summary

Directed the Food & Beverage department, delivering exceptional service, implementing cost control, and leading restaurant operations to ensure profitability.

Highlights

Directed the entire Food & Beverage department, consistently delivering exceptional quality service and guest satisfaction.

Implemented and maintained rigorous cost control and innovative revenue generation strategies, significantly impacting departmental profitability.

Led all restaurant operations, driving profitability and upholding premium service standards through effective team management and process optimization.

Education

Luderitz Secondary School
Luderitz, //Kharas, Namibia

Senior Certificate

High School

Languages

Afrikaans
English

Certificates

Banqueting Management

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

Better Food Cost Management

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

Effective Communication with Staff

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

Leading and Motivating Teams

Issued By

Institute of Hospitality

Excellent Guest Care

Issued By

Ken Matthews

Skills

Leadership & Management

Team Development, Staff Supervision, Performance Evaluation, Cross-functional Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Training & Mentoring.

Operations Management

Restaurant Operations, Hotel Operations, Food & Beverage Management, Workflow Optimization, Store Operations, Housekeeping Management.

Customer Experience

Guest Satisfaction, Service Quality, Brand Standards, Guest Relations.

Financial Management

Budgeting & Cost Control, Profitability Optimization, Revenue Generation Strategies, Financial Reporting, Stock Control, Procurement.

Compliance & Safety

Health & Safety Compliance, Security Measures, Regulatory Adherence.

Administrative Skills

Inventory Management, Staff Scheduling, Administrative Reporting.