Neale French

Neale French

Senior Consultant at Algarve Hotel Consultants
Lives in Albufeira, Portugal

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About me

An experienced, proactive and dynamic industry professional with extensive managerial experience in the hotel industry. An organised and innovative strategist with a proven track record of success in the managing of resort properties.
Expertise in turning around under-performing food & beverage operations through effective cost control, menu engineering and packaging of food & beverage sales.
A motivational and inspirational manager capable of coaching, empowering and challenging individuals to better fulfill their potential, whilst ensuring they make a positive contribution to the overall business objectives.

Experience

34 years and 11 months

  • Senior Consultant

    Algarve Hotel Consultants - Albufeira, Portugal

    Consulting
    July 2019 - Now · 4 years and 9 months

  • General Manager

    MGE Hotels - Albufeira, Portugal

    Management
    March 2017 - March 2018 · 1 year and 2 months

    Manager of the group's two 4 star properties; Paraiso de Albufeira and Balaia Atlantico.

  • General Manager Operations (Balaia Plaza, Aqua Maris)

    ATLANTITARGET, Lda. - Albufeira, Portugal

    Room Division Management
    January 2015 - December 2017 · 3 years

  • General Manager Operations

    Atlantitarget - Albufeira, Portugal

    Room Division Management
    October 2015 - February 2017 · 1 year and 5 months

    General Manager Operations of the group's two properties; Balaia Plaza (4 star) and Aqua Maris (3 stars). Also accumulated the sales & marketing function.

  • General Manager

    MGE Hotels - Albufeira, Portugal

    Management
    March 2007 - March 2015 · 8 years and 2 months

    Manager of the group's three 4 star properties; Paraiso de Albufeira, Balaia Atlantico, Hotel Porta Nova

  • Hotel Manager / Food & Beverage Manager

    PARAISO DE ALBUFEIRA - Albufeira, Portugal

    F&B service
    January 2006 - January 2007 · 1 year and 1 month

  • Assistant Manager / Food & Beverage Manager

    PARAISO DE ALBUFEIRA - Albufeira, Portugal

    F&B Management
    January 2002 - January 2006 · 4 years and 1 month

  • General Manager

    QUINTA DA BALAIA (TOURISTIC VILLAGE) - Albufeira, Portugal

    Management
    January 2000 - January 2002 · 2 years and 1 month

  • General Manager

    HOTEL DOMINIO DO SOL - Faro, Portugal

    Management
    January 1999 - January 2000 · 1 year and 1 month

    HOTEL BALAIA PLAZA (4*), DOMUS MARIS (4*) General Manager

  • Assistant Manager / Food & Beverage Manager

    HOTEL DE LAGOS - Lagos, Portugal

    F&B Management
    January 1995 - January 1999 · 4 years and 1 month

  • General Manager

    APARTHOTEL OURAPRAIA - Faro, Portugal

    Management
    January 1987 - December 1993 · 7 years

Education

  • Graduation in Hotel Management

    Faro, Portugal

  • City & Guilds; General Catering 705/1 Certificate

    Hotel & Catering Operations O.N.D., London, UK; London, UK

  • Graduation in Hotel Management

    Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo do Algarve - Faro, Portugal

    September 2009 - December 2009

  • H.C.I.M.A. OND in Hotel & Catering Operations

    SELTEC, London, England - London, United Kingdom

    September 1974 - March 1977

Languages

3 languages

  • English

    Native or fluent

  • Portuguese

    Full professional

  • French

    Limited working

Personal information

Nationalities

  • British

Skills

9 skills

  • All Inclusive Operations
  • Analytical Reporting (USALI)
  • Budgeting / Cost Control
  • Food&Beverage; Management
  • Functional Analysis of BOH/FOH Operations
  • Hotel Revenue Management
  • IT proficiency
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Team Management

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