Latest News
HomeHotels & LodgingRaffles Dubai makes new appointments for Director of Rooms and Front Office Manager
New appointments

Raffles Dubai makes new appointments for Director of Rooms and Front Office Manager

Sumit Bhardwaj (left), Director of Rooms, and Kevin Haddad, Front Office Manager.

Overseeing the operation of the Rooms Division, Sumit Bhardwaj is an experienced luxury hotelier with over 17 years of experience. Reporting to Sumit and bringing over six years of experience to the role, Kevin Haddad will manage the Front Office department at Raffles Dubai.

DUBAI – Raffles Dubai, the landmark luxury hotel celebrating its 10th anniversary this November, has announced two senior appointments to the Rooms Division; Sumit Bhardwaj as Director of Rooms, and Kevin Haddad as Front Office Manager.

Overseeing the operation of the Rooms Division, Sumit is an experienced luxury hotelier with over 17 years of experience. He will be responsible for leading the Housekeeping, Front Office, Raffles Butler and Concierge teams to deliver the legendary Raffles service for which the hotel brand is renowned. Reporting to Sumit and bringing over six years of experience to the role, Kevin will manage the Front Office department at Raffles Dubai.

Commenting on both appointments, Ayman Gharib, General Manager at Raffles Dubai, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Sumit and Kevin to Raffles Dubai, they will both fulfil important roles in delivering the exceptional warm and thoughtful service that our guests value. I am confident that their comprehensive experience and leadership skills, garnered at 5 star hotels around the globe, will prove to be an invaluable asset for our guests and colleagues alike.”

Joining Raffles Dubai from Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Sumit previously held the position of Rooms Division Manager. He started his hospitality career at The Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, India, before moving to Taj Hotels as a Management Trainee, and then progressing to Mandarin Oriental Singapore as Duty Manager. He worked at The Taj West End in Bangalore for two years, before returning to Mandarin Oriental Singapore in 2012 as Front Office manager, where he was subsequently promoted to his most recent position. Sumit has a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Technology in Hyderabad.

Kevin joins Raffles Dubai from Grand Hills Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa in Broumana, Lebanon, where he worked as Front Office Manager for the past year. He has previous experience working in Geneva, Switzerland, for Le Richemond, part of the Dorchester Collection, and Hotel President Wilson. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, as well as a Master of Science in International Hospitality Management from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.

Co-Founder & Managing Director - Travel Media Applications | Website | + Posts

Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.

24/04/2024
23/04/2024
22/04/2024
19/04/2024
18/04/2024