Frédéric Breuil

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Successfully led the reopening of the Grand Belvedere Hotel within a tight 16-day timeline. Managed team recruitment, oversaw purchasing, and organized the complete mise en place for all menus, ensuring the hotel's readiness for the winter season and WEF even.

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 236 rooms, member of Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels. Responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 4 restaurants, room service, 2 bars, 3800 m2 banquets space, and outside catering. Working with a team of 50 culinary members. Accomplishments: - Implemented seasonal food promotions at the Montreux Jazz Café - Hosted guest chefs week at MP's Grill & Bar- Reto Mathis, Ben Dayag, Dani Garcia - Instigated kitchen party brunch and after ski igloo at the Montreux Christmas market - Executed gala catering for "The Confrérie du Guillon" in 2016 and 2022. - Catering for sponsors and VIPs at the Montreux Jazz Festival, from 2012 to 2022 - Developed and implemented HACCP and hygiene rules, in accordance with local policies - Demonstrated creativity and attention to detail in crafting menus, with visual, and standard recipes - Collaborated with divers’ Indian chefs to cater for larges Indians weddings - Incharge of all food purchasing, including supplier selection, price negotiation, quality standard - Optimized food storage and increased turnover by implementing purchasing procedures based on weekly forecasts - Participated in the Hotel's venue renovation project, layout and culinary aspect - Revamped the layout of banquet buffets' China wear, incorporating trendy elements and modern setup - Planning CAPEX, investing in kitchen tools, equipment, and ensuring their maintenance Achievements: - Increased Sunday brunch attendance by 70% - Food costs in line with a forecasted budget of 29.7% - Revenue growth by 41%, driving F&B revenue from US$ 14,800,000 to US$ 19,800,000 between 2012 & 2019 Awards and Recognition: - MP's Grill & Bar recognition by the Gault et Millau guide, at the rating of 15/20 points and 2 toques - Achieved staff satisfaction surveys rate of 95% in both 2018 & 2019 Other Activities : - Affiliate at La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Vaud - Member of L'Académie Culinaire de France

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 390 rooms. Responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 7 restaurants, room service, 2982 m2 banquets space, and outside catering. Working with a team of 80 culinary members Accomplishments: - Hosted guest chef week at the Yacht Club - Ian Kittichai - Implemented all "a la carte" menu with visual, and standard recipes Achievement : - Reached F&B revenue for 2010 by US$ 25'000'000 - Food costs in line with a forecasted budget of 24% - F&B department profitability rate at 40%.

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 155 rooms, member of Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels. Responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 7 restaurants, room service, 3 bars, 1578 m2 banquets space, and outside catering. Working with a team of 70 culinary members. Accomplishments: - reduced kitchen staff turnover by 70 % for the second winter seasons - Obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification from 2005 to 2009 - Implemented all "a la carte" and seasonal menu with visually, and standard recipes - Hosted guest chefs for Ian Kittichai- Ritz Madrid-Cala di Volpe- Marbella Club- Anthony - Collaborated with Gate Gourmet and Swiss International Airlines on a inflight menu - Participated in the St Moritz Gourmet Festival from the 13th to 17th edition - Planned, designed healthy concept restaurants at the spa - Refurbished Le Bistro concept and culinary offer with trendy menu Achievements: - Increased the F&B revenue by CHF 3’000’000 during the winter seasons 2007-2008 - Revenue growth by 18%, driving F&B revenue from US$ 15,300,000 to US$ 18,800,000 between 2005 & 2010 - Highest F&B revenue generated during the summer of 2009 - Food costs in line with a forecasted budget of 28% Awards and Recognition: - Received 1 Stars for the Restaurant by the Suisse Gourmet Guide in 2006 - Le restaurant recognition by the Gault et Millau guide, at the rating of 15/20 points and 2 toques - Nobu Restaurant confirmed by Gault and Millau guide, at the rating of 16/20 points and 2 toques - recognized as the best gourmet ski resort and world -leading ski resort in 2008 Other Activities: - invited as a guest chef to the Hong Kong Jokey Club’s in 2008 - invited as a guest chef to the Marbella Club Hotel’s in 2009 - Participated as a guest chef at the 2007 charity dinner “Menschen in Europa” for Passau press group - Contributed to the charity dinner event at the EHL Business School - Affiliate at La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Grisons

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 414 rooms. Team member of the pre-opening and opening hotel, responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 3 restaurants,1 bar, room service, 1578 m2 banquets space, and outside catering. Working with a team of 40 culinary members Accomplishments: - Selected the cookware, glassware, and plates for all the outlets - Purchase all necessary kitchen equipment, cooking tools and buffet presentation items - Took charge of selecting, recruiting, training and motivating kitchen team - In charge of all food purchasing, including supplier selection, price negotiation, quality standard - Planned, designed, and executed menus, for all operations on culinary creativity - Implemented all "a la carte" and banquet menu with visually, and standard recipes Achievements: - Reached revenue of US$ 4,000,000 for the F&B department the first fiscal year - Managed food cost in line with the budget at 32% - F&B department profitability rate at 27%. Awards and Recognition: - Recognized as The Best & Most Innovative new F&B outlet in Poland in 2004 - Achieved satisfaction rate of 84% in 2004 staff survey - Received The Best guest satisfaction for IHC Hotel Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2004 - Awarded The Warsaw best Sunday brunch in 2005

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 246 rooms. Team member of the pre-opening and opening hotel, responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 5 restaurants, room service, 1425 m2 banquets space, and outside catering. Working with a team of 50 culinary members Accomplishments: - Contributed to the conception, design and layout of restaurant concepts and setup of kitchen - Handled the procurement of kitchen equipment, cooking tools, and buffet presentation items - Chose the cookware, glassware, and plate for all the outlets - Selected, recruiting, training, and motivating the kitchen team for the hotel’s opening - Designed and executed menus for all operations, focusing on attractive presentation - Sourced raw food product from overseas suppliers to overcome with limited local choice - Introduce new food brands tailored for the hotel market - Structured the outside catering department, coordinated events for 800 to 2000 guests - The hotel opened on the day of the Islamic Conference 2000, with 100% occupancy - Negotiated and organized the French National day dinner buffet party at the French Embassy - Hosted the inaugural dinner committee for "La Chaine des Rotisseurs" in Qatar - Provided catering services on multiple occasions for the Royal Palace of Qatar for H.H. Sheik Hammed Al Thani, Emir of Qatar Achievements: - Increased F&B revenue in the second year reaching US$ 7'000'000 representing 20% growth - Managed food cost in line with the budget at 32% - F&B department profitability rate at 27%. Awards and Recognition: - Received 84 % satisfaction on staff survey in the second year. Training: - Participated in courses to IHC accounting system and procedure plan, tailored for F&B - Trained in accounting for non-accountants Other Activities: - Attended in the IHC Food & Beverage workshop in Amman, Jordan

Luxury 5 starts branded hotel with 72 rooms. Team member of opening hotel, responsible for all culinary operations. including the management of 2 restaurants, room service, 192m2 banquets space. Working with a team of 30 culinary members Accomplishments: - Elaborated and implemented the ISO 9002 kitchen quality system - Implemented the monthly food promotion in F&B outlets and room service. - Launched the monthly, Rendez vous Gastronomique with the Centre Cultural Français - Renovation of the restaurant Le Premier and the lounge with designer Pierre Yves Rochon - Redesigned and planned a new kitchen for the Sydney’s club Bar, for optimizing workflow - Contributed to the development project such InterContinental hotel Le Phoenicia and Mzarr mountain resort Achievements: - Increased by 45% F&B Revenue within 12 months, reaching US$ 4'500'000 - Significantly reduced food cost from 40% to 34% due to purchasing review and price negotiations. Awards and Recognition: - The hotel received recognition as the Best Intercontinental Hotel Middle East and Africa - Best Guest & Employee satisfaction in 1998 - Outstanding Revenue Generation in Middle East 1998 Other Activities: - Undertook 10 days cross exposure in Asia to discover new hotel and outlets concepts - Participated in Managing Performance & Development program - Attended in the IHC Food & Beverage workshop in Dubai, UAE

Accomplishments - Implemented news a la carte menu with presentation and costing - Hosted Gala diner for the Indonesia Chaines des Rotisseurs - Participated in writing an article about french cooking for a local magazine