Aris Aristidou

Experience

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  Aristo a catering services ltd

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2012

  Business Owner

  2002-2010Owner and Director Duties: The company purchased Mama’s Kitchen Restaurant, Take Away and Delivery business. This is a well established take-away shop serving local and international cuisine for over 20 years.Renovation after the purchase also required the rental of 2 neighbouring shops to expand the business. Creation of the dining area increased sales by 30%. After a successful second year, another restaurant was opened in the city centre due to its unique concept and a central kitchen facility was acquired to cater and deliver to both points of sale. A Franchise Agreement was developed and implemented by the company with the opening of a third restaurant (Latsia area). Through the years this has proved to be a successful operation and its recent estimated value is attractively high to make the decision and sell this business to another company. Show less

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  Exclusive Catering Services

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Restaurant Operations Manager

  Pinakothiki café/restaurant is an establishment situated in the ground floor of Leventios art gallery in Nicosia, operating all day, offering lunch, dinner and beverages to the public and all of the gallery visitors. As an operations Manager I was responsible for the smooth opening of the place and since then I am running it quite successfully and we are in the pleasant position to be a nominated restaurant, by Time out eating awards, in the category of a new opening with great chances to win the title. I am responsible for the every day to day operation of the place , ensuring guests are welcomed, maintain a complete understanding of all policies, ensuring company objectives are achieved in regards to sales , service, quality, appearance and sanitation of the establishment through the training of employees whilst maintaining a positive and productive working environment Show less

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  Kanika Hotels & Resorts

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2017

  Restaurants Manager

  Restaurants Manager position , responsible for all the restaurants outlets in the hotel- resort including Captains Deck Restaurant, a Cyprus traditional a la carte tavern ,serving traditional Cypriot dishes ,Seven Orchids Restaurant, an Asian, live cooking a la carte restaurant, an American 50 s diner a la carte restaurant, serving American style food ,Snackeria,a quick counter service cafe / restaurant serving coffees ,beverages and snacks and also Royal Olympic restaurant operating all day ,a buffet restaurant serving all three meals to our guests. As a Restaurants Manager i am also responsible for the day to day operation of civil weddings which take place to our venues.A very demanding position having to ensure that my staff are giving the best service and guest satisfaction on every day basis in a very busy and full of customers ,five star resort.Responsible also for staff shifts and programs having to manage more than seventy employees delegate and organize the day to day operation of the restaurants.As the head of the department i also have to be a duty manager of the hotel ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel. Show less

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  At Centaur's

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2023

  Chief Operating Officer

  I was wholly involved in the implementation and execution of ATCENTAUR’S Strategic Agenda - designed to build a sustainable, enduring company – to deliver the short and long-term goals of each ATCENTAUR’S restaurant; through empowering people and improving restaurant operations. As Chief Operations Officer, I aimed to provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to the entire ATCENTAUR’S team! My role reflected and demonstrated ATCENTAUR’S corporate values and leadership agility to build positive business relationships that significantly impact all key stakeholders and the food and beverage industry. Show less

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  Thanos Hotels & Resorts

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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  Hilton

  May 2024 - now

  Director of Operations

  Director of Operations