F&B CONSULTANCY
& PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Kevin Michel Joliat - born and grown up in Zurich Switzerland, spending a big part of his youth in Antibes and the rest of the South of France. Studied in Zurich, Cannes and San Diego.
With 18 years Kevin started his hospitality career as a Bartender and VIP Waiter at Kaufleuten Club Zurich, within shortest time he managed several floors and bars. With 20 - he started with a partner the first event agency, organized parties, events and weddings from small private, to over a thousand guests throughout Switzerland, managed and booked entertainment for several venues. After managing several start-ups and major events, with 26 years he took over one of the oldest VIP night clubs in Switzerland, managed a total renovation and turn around of the location to become once again a hot stop for the rich and famous. In 2009, Kevin has discovered his love for Dubai, while visiting the UAE every year for several weeks, he has seen the city grow and change. Almost 10 years later, Kevin decided to relocate to the UAE for good, opened and run a successful recruitment company - the 360 Agency.
To realize a project successfully, you want the right team on board. We have seen Kevin as very dedicated, driven leader and project manager.
Gorjan Kandic - F&B Director, Taj Holding KSA
Traveling trough-out the world changed his mindset, creativity and vision for a ....... hospitality future. Since 2020, Kevin is focusing exclusively on the Consultancy part of the 360 Agency, in 2021 he managed his first hotel pre-opening including a full renovation and partial refurbishment on the beautiful Algarve coast in Portugal.
PRE-OPENINGS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Venue Launch
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Recruitment FOH & BOH
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Operation Setup & Trainings
- Improving Guest Experience
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Venue Turnarounds
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Financial Calculations (P&L)
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Construction Management
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Launch and Re-Positioning
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Over-All Project Management
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Hotels
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Beach Clubs
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Bars & Night Clubs
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Restaurants & Lounges
BACKGROUND AND PROJECTS
MAJOR EVENTS
Vivenda Miranda Hotel, Portugal 2021 - 2021
Pre-Opening Project Management
Consultancy Base (6 Month)
The Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda is one of the major Hotels in Algarve - the south coast of Portugal. Kevin had the honor to manage the hand-over, renovation and full refurbishment of a 30 year old iconic cliff front boutique hotel with all its perks.
Responsibilities
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Project Management
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On Sight Management
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Construction Management
The Womens Show, UAE 2017 - 2020
Event Manager
9 Events per Year
The Women's Show by Nutreema Advertising is hosting significant healthcare events for the leading woman in the UAE. Kevin organized all live events (8per year) taken place in 5* Hotels on Palm Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Responsibilities
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400 - 500 VIP Guests
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On Sight Management
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Stage Management
ITIS GmbH, Switzerland 2020 - 2020
Company Structuring
Consultancy Base (6 Month)
ITIS GmbH is owned by a close friend and during the Covid-19 crises Kevin took on a project owned by a close friend struggled to move on into the next step
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Responsibilities
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Pre-Event Management
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On Sight Management
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Entertainment Management
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Hosting of VIP Clients
Oktoberfest Baden, Switzerland 2012 - 2014
Full Project Management
4 Month Preparation
The Oktoberfest Baden is the largest Oktoberfest in Switzerland with 1600+ guests per day in the city center of Baden, Switzerland.
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Responsibilities
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Development Management
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On Sight Management
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Lead of 55+ Staff
360 Agency Middle East, UAE 2017- 2020
Founder and Owner
The 360 Agency Middle East is one of the leading hospitality recruitment agencies in the region.
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Responsibilities
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Pre-Event Management
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On Sight Management
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Entertainment Management
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Hosting of VIP Clients
RedCarpet Events, Switzerland 2006 - 2014
Operations Manager
RedCarpet organized events, parties and weddings from small VIP events with 20 guests to larger events with up to 1200 guests.
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Responsibilities
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Event Operations
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Marketing and Sponsoring
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Over 500 realised events
HATO Restaurant, St. Moritz Switzerland 2016- 2017
Pre-Opening & Restaurant Manager (4 Month Season)
HATO - fine asian cuisine based in Zurich has its own "pop-up" in the most exclusive winter hotspot Sankt Moritz. The 360 Agency Middle East is one of the leading hospitality recruitment agencies in the region.
Responsibilities
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Pre-Opening Management
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Recruitment 25 FOH Staff
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Staff Management
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Financial Management
REFERENCES
Gorjan Kandic - Saudi Arabia
F&B Director - Taj Holding Group
*Number on request
Andreas Stocker - Portugal
Owner - Carvoeiro Clube Group (Vivenda Miranda Hotel)
*Number on request
Rima Sayegh - United Arab Emirates
Owner - Nutreema LLC
*Number on request
Roland Thalmann - Switzerland
Owner - Le Petit Prince
*Number on request
Le Petit Prince Night Club, Zurich 2014 - 2016
Operations Manager
Le Petit Prince is one of the oldest VIP Night Clubs in Zurich Switzerland, after the ownership change in 2014 we renovated the whole venue
Responsibilities
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Renovation
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Pre-Opening Management
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Operative Lead of 15 Employees
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Staff Management
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Financial Management
ClubCity, Switzerland 2012 - 2014
Partner and Project Manager
Kevin was founding partner of ClubCity, Switzerlands largest Member Card system for Events and Nightlife.
Responsibilities
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Member Benefitss
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Partnership Manager
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Marketing and Sponsoring
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Financial Management