Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Tim Fassbender

Tim Fassbender

Zurich

Summary

Hospitality professional with experience in luxury hotels across Europe and the Middle East. Skilled in restaurant openings, rebranding, concept creation, PnL analysis and operational leadership. Strong ability to manage cross functional projects and improve service quality and financial outcomes. Now pursuing a consulting role in hospitality or hotel development within Zurich.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
02.2025 - Current

• Held full operational and financial responsibility for the restaurant, lounge and seasonal terrace including PL analysis, forecasting, budgeting and performance actions
• Planned and managed the annual marketing and event calendar with promotions, seasonal concepts and external collaborations to strengthen revenue and visibility
• Ensured consistent service quality and operational standards, contributing to the hotel’s five star ranking
• Worked closely with finance, marketing and culinary teams to align operational performance with guest experience and commercial objectives

F&B Outlets Manager, Tahir -Ormos-Pizza Sapienza

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led pre opening and launch of three restaurants including concept setup, staffing and operational frameworks
  • Delivered successfully a strong financial performance through PL reviews and targeted cost actions
  • Built a high performing team of twenty five and strengthened service quality across outlets (5 Star Forbes awarded)
  • Developed marketing initiatives with destination partners to increase visibility and external guest share

Deputy Manager, Broadway

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed the opening of Broadway a new signature restaurant in developing a successful restaurant concept and conducting the necessary Trainings
  • Developed, implemented and communicated business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Achieved financial goals through rigorous restaurant budgeting and forecasting.

CEA Cultural Learning Ambassador, Preopening MOCNA

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Implemented strong Mandarin Oriental culture to a new opening property
  • Recruited and trained new colleagues, to meet brand standards

Assistant Manager, Mandarin Beach

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed beach and pool dining concept including service flows and staffing
  • Created yearly training calendar and development plans for the team
  • Supported revenue planning, PL actions and promotional activities

F&B Supervisor, Vendome

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led high volume all day dining operation with over one thousand guests daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Developed new revenue-generating initiatives such as afternoon tea and the golden cappuccino.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Löwen Hotel Montafon
05.2019 - 11.2020

• Oversaw operations and budgeting for three hotel restaurants
• Organized events and improved service efficiency across outlets


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management

Euro - FH
Hamburg
09.2022

Apprenticeship - Hotel Industry Expert

Vocational School Oldenburg
Ostholstein
06.2018

A level -

Carl Benz High School
Ladenburg
10-2012

Skills

    Experience in opening and rebranding restaurants in international luxury hotels
    Concept development for food and beverage outlets across multiple countries
    Strong PnL understanding and cost control for multi outlet operations
    Project management in pre opening and repositioning phases
    Leadership in team development and training culture
    Guest journey optimisation and service excellence
    Effective collaboration with finance, marketing and HR
    Strong work ethic and confident conflict resolution

LANGUAGES

German - Native
English - Fluent
French - Elementary

Certification

  • Move up Program
  • Move ahead Program
  • Certified OJT
  • Certified GTT
  • Presenting for success
  • Managing Performance Reviews
  • Certified Learning Ambassador

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
02.2025 - Current

F&B Outlets Manager, Tahir -Ormos-Pizza Sapienza

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
03.2024 - 12.2024

Deputy Manager, Broadway

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
10.2023 - 03.2024

CEA Cultural Learning Ambassador, Preopening MOCNA

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino
08.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager, Mandarin Beach

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
03.2023 - 08.2023

F&B Supervisor, Vendome

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
10.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Löwen Hotel Montafon
05.2019 - 11.2020

Apprenticeship - Hotel Industry Expert

Vocational School Oldenburg

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management

Euro - FH

A level -

Carl Benz High School
Tim Fassbender