Karim Fajr

Hotel Sahrai 5* General Manager @ Small Luxury Hotels of the World

About

Passionate Hospitality Executive with 20 years experience in opening, re-launching and operating high-end properties in over 15 countries. Proactive, highly attentive to details and to guests‘ expectations, recognized as an overachiever and impactful General Manager. Strong knowledge and competencies in all hospitality & leisure related fields: F&B, Rooms, Finance, Sales, HR, Technical Services, Meetings & Events, Spa, Golf, Marina, Family experience, Sports & Entertainment Energetic, multicultural and caring personality and management style, I take pride in supporting my coworkers’ growth and in helping them reach their full potential. Additional information: U.S Permanent Resident - EU Residence Permit Moroccan Citizenship Fluent in English, French & Arabic

Country

Morocco

City

Rabat Metropolitan Area

Industry

Hospitality

Skill

Service Quality, Leadership Development Coaching, Special Events, Resorts, Time Management, Financial Performance, Service Standards, Guest Satisfaction, Corrective Actions, Palace, Boutique Hotels, 5 stars, Events, Customer Retention, Expense Management, Luxury, Quality Control, Training and Development (HR), Interpersonal Skills, Team Building

Experience

Hotel Sahrai 5* General Manager

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Fez, Fès-Meknès, Morocco

La Tour Hassan Palace 5* - General Manager - Task Force

La Tour Hassan Palace

2024-4 - 2024-9 · 6 mos

Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco

Renovation Project Leader & General Manager - Sandpiper Bay Resort Golf & Marina - Florida

Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2022-9 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Port St Lucie, Florida, United States

400 acres site, 360 bedrooms, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, 18-hole golf course, 1 marina, tennis/pickleball/ golf/beach volley/soccer academy, MICE, Weddings, Spa, baby & kids club, sport facilities. 350 employees

Corporate Quality, Health Hygiene & Safety Director - 10 Club Med Resorts - Miami

Club Med North America & Caribbean

2019-9 - 2022-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

10 Resorts: Canada, U.S, Mexico, Domenican Republic, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Guadeloupe, Martinique

General Manager - Florida Club Med Resort - U.S.A - Relaunch

Club Med North America

2016-5 - 2019-9 · 3 yrs 5 mos

General Manager - Bali Club Med Resort - Indonesia - Extension Project

Club Med South East Asia

2014-11 - 2016-4 · 1 yr 6 mos

Renovation of the rooms, opening of a new restaurant, baby & kids club and adult pool 27 hectares site, 393 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 1 spa, baby & kids club, sport facilities 470 employees

General Manager - Guilin Club Med Resort - China - Opening

Club Med Greater China

2012-5 - 2014-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Opening of the 1st yearly open CM resort in China, on site 7 months prior opening, in charge of the follow up of the construction, purchasing, product development, recruitment & training processes. 46 hectares, 2 hotels, 360 bedrooms, 4 restaurants, 3 bars, 1 spa, kids club, sport facilities 500 employees

General Manager - Cap Skirring Club Med Resort - Senegal - Relaunch - Seasonal Resort

Club Med Africa

2011-11 - 2012-4 · 6 mos

General Manager - La Plantation d'Albion Club Med Luxury Villas & Resort - Mauritius - Opening

Club Med Indian Ocean

2009-11 - 2011-10 · 2 yrs

Opening of the luxury villas, kids club, golf training centre & circus facilities 40 hectares site, 266 bedrooms, 26 luxury villas, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 1 spa, sport facilities 450 employees from 15 different nationalities

General Manager - Bodrum Palmye Club Med Resort - Turkey - Relaunch - Seasonal Resort

Club Med Middle East

2009-5 - 2009-10 · 6 mos

Reopening of the resort after renovation (15 Million € budget) 18 hectares, 246 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 1 spa, sport facilities 300 employees