Olaf Dambrowski

Experience

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  Hyatt Regency Vancouver

  Aug 1990 - Feb 1993

  Food & Beverage
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  Olaf's Guesthouse

  Aug 1993 - Mar 2003

  Owner & Director

  𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄Successfully founded and managed Olaf's Guesthouse. Responsibilities as owner included effective planning, monitoring, managing of the daily operations of the hotel, operations & facilities management, administration & finance management, staff management, client relationship management as well as marketing & public relations. Ensuring and demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the hotel staff and consistently striving to create a relaxing and welcoming ambiance for customers.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀⇒ Opened one of the first Guesthouses in the Cape Town region after returning with a vast knowledge acquired from Canada working in Hospitality.⇒ Started with 4 bedrooms and expanded the establishment to 9 en-suite Rooms.𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀⇒ Best B&B in South Africa 1996 – voted by SA Grading Council.⇒ Runner up Host of the Year 1996. Show less

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  O On Kloof Boutique Hotel

  Dec 2004 - Feb 2014

  Owner & Director

  𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄Successfully founded and managed the O on Kloof Boutique Hotel. Responsibilities as owner included effective planning, monitoring, managing of the daily operations of the hotel, operations & facilities management, administration & finance management, staff management, client relationship management as well as marketing & public relations. Ensuring and demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the hotel staff and consistently striving to create a relaxing and welcoming ambiance for customers.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀⇒ O on Kloof was a 6 bedroom property with an indoor swimming pool and spa. An additional 2 rooms were added on at a later stage. ⇒ Acted in a ‘hands-on’ capacity in all Departments, including cooking in the kitchen, acting as client liaison for front of the house, assisting staff in cleaning rooms as well as completing all the marketing and advertising.𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀⇒ Awarded Top 101 Hotels in the World #1 on Trip Advisor for Area, Bantry Bay Cape Town.⇒ Awarded the Top 101 Best Boutique Hotel in the world by Tatler magazine.⇒ Multiple Certificates of Excellence received. Show less

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  Chocolate Box Private Hotel

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2021

  Owner & Director

  Situated on the Helderberg Mountain with spectacular views spanning over False Bay. Stylish and luxurious finishes, with local Art and Decor from the country's finest artists and manufacturers. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄Successfully founded and managed the Chocolate Box Private Hotel. Responsibilities as owner included the effective planning, monitoring, and managing of the daily operations of the hotel. Ensuring and demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the hotel staff and consistently striving to create a relaxing and welcoming ambience for customers.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀⇒ Chocolate Box was a five-bedroom Private hotel with custom design furniture from all local artists and suppliers.⇒ As the Director, acted in a very ‘hands-on’ capacity in all departments of the property from the front of the house, kitchen, guest liaison, to tourism marketing both locally and internationally.𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀⇒ #1 Hotel in the area, voted by TripAdvisor⇒ Certificate Hall of Fame Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. ⇒ Multiple accolades for best new Hotel. Show less

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  Tutto Restaurant and Bar

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Restaurant General Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Maitre D'

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2023