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Haithem Boudriga

Haithem Boudriga

Sousse,51

Summary

Results-driven hospitality leader with 10+ years of experience across luxury hotels, cruise operations, food & beverage management, and VIP guest services. Skilled in leading multicultural teams of up to 29 staff members while consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences and upholding five-star service standards. Career experience spans MSC Cruises, Aroya Cruises, Hilton, and Mövenpick Hotels, with certifications as a Sommelier and Butler Service Professional. Combines strong team leadership with deep expertise in VIP operations, guest relations, and premium hospitality delivery.

Overview

4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

VIP Services Manager

Aroya cruises
On board aroya
09.2025 - 01.2026

• Promoted to Acting VIP Services Manager based on operational performance and

leadership capabilities.

• Led a team of 29 hospitality professionals, including VIP Concierges, Head Butler,

Senior Butlers, and Butlers.

• Oversaw end-to-end VIP guest experiences, ensuring personalized luxury service

standards.

• Coordinated cross-departmental operations with housekeeping, food & beverage,

guest services, and hotel operations teams.

• Managed guest requests, issue resolution, and service recovery

  • Trained staff on VIP service protocols and standards.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular meetings with departmental heads to review progress of ongoing projects involving the delivery of VIP Services.

VIP Services concierge

Aroya Cruises
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Startup team
  • Delivered personalized concierge services to VIP guests throughout their cruise journey.
  • Managed special requests, reservations, transportation arrangements, and personalized guest experiences.
  • Built strong relationships with guests to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.
  • Collaborated with Butler, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Consistently contributed to high guest satisfaction and luxury service standards.
  • Coordinated reservations for dining, excursions, and entertainment options.
  • Collaborated with crew members to resolve guest issues effectively.

Outlet Manager

Hilton Skanes Monastir
Sousse, Tunisia
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for overseeing all beverage operations across the hotel's outlets, including bars, restaurants, and events.
  • Led a team of service staff and bartenders to ensure high service standards and guest satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory, supplier coordination, and beverage cost control while implementing Hilton brand standards.
  • Played a key role in menu planning, staff training, and operational efficiency, contributing to increased revenue and positive guest feedback.

Speciality restaurant sommelier

MSC Seascape
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Manage all aspects of the beverage operations with a focus on beverage service in all specialty restaurants.
  • Helping customers and servers select wine pairings.
  • Training crew members for Wine and beverage up-selling.
  • Help promote specialty restaurants and trained crew members for food and beverage up-selling, cross-promotion techniques, helped sell food and beverage packages.
  • Ordered beverages every night for all specialty restaurants and assured the availability of all beverages on the menu.
  • Conducted wine tastings, guiding guests through flavor profiles and characteristics.

Acting F&B Assistant Manager

Mövenpick Marine and Spa (Accor Hotel)
Sousse, Tunisia
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Acting as F&B assistant manager in all outlets such as Gastronomic French restaurant 'LA VILLA', grill restaurant 'LE VENT GRILL AND JACUZZI', Spanish restaurant 'TAPEO', sushi and tepenyaki Japanese restaurant, Buffet and banquets.

Maitre d'hotel

Mövenpick Marine and Spa (Accor Hotel)
Sousse, Tunisia
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Gastronomic French restaurant 'LA VILLA', grill restaurant 'LE VENT GRILL AND JACUZZI'.

Education

National Bachelor's Degree - Accommodation Management

Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Tourism and Hospitality (ISETH)
Sidi Dhrif, Tunisia

Baccalaureate - Science

Sousse, Tunisia

Skills

  • VIP service delivery
  • Guest relations management
  • Cross-departmental coordination
  • Complaint resolution
  • Staff training and development
  • Event planning and execution
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Fluent in multiple languages
  • Exceptional communication
  • Brand awareness
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Performance evaluation
  • Positive attitude

Certification

  • Final exam in aviation, International airline crew, Sousse
  • Psychology and air service, Unknown
  • Safety and rescued certification exam, aeronautical first aid, Unknown
  • The international butler academy Butler and hospitality school and placement agency, On board Aroya
  • STCW Certificates, Yassine maritime services (YMS) training center, Tunisia, Tunisia
  • Basic safety training, Yassine maritime services (YMS) training center, Tunisia, Tunisia
  • Crowd management training, Yassine maritime services (YMS) training center, Tunisia, Tunisia
  • Crisis management and human behavior course, Yassine maritime services (YMS) training center, Tunisia, Tunisia
  • Passport sommelier - expert, VITIS-COMPANY, TUNISIA, Tunisia

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

VIP Services Manager

Aroya cruises
09.2025 - 01.2026

VIP Services concierge

Aroya Cruises
10.2024 - 03.2025

Outlet Manager

Hilton Skanes Monastir
10.2023 - 03.2024

Speciality restaurant sommelier

MSC Seascape
11.2022 - 03.2023

Acting F&B Assistant Manager

Mövenpick Marine and Spa (Accor Hotel)
06.2021 - 02.2022

Maitre d'hotel

Mövenpick Marine and Spa (Accor Hotel)
09.2019 - 06.2021

National Bachelor's Degree - Accommodation Management

Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Tourism and Hospitality (ISETH)

Baccalaureate - Science

Haithem Boudriga