General Manager & Operational Strategy Leader in the Hospitality Industry.
20+
Years Experience
9
Leadership Roles
80%+
Service Improvement
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"A seasoned General Manager with a proven track record of establishing operational standards (SOPs), spearheading pre-opening strategies, and dramatically improving service delivery metrics. Decisive leader adept at financial management, team development, and ensuring comprehensive statutory compliance across various hospitality and service companies."
Operational Strategy
SOP Establishment, Pre-Opening Planning
Financial Control
Budgeting, Expenditure Management
Team Development
Training, Succession Planning
Business Development
Marketing, Bids & Proposals
Risk & Compliance
Health, Safety, Statutory Laws
Quality Assurance
Daily Inspections, Service Audits
Leading operations and driving service excellence across diverse hospitality and service sectors in Nigeria.
Blue Orange Hotels & Towers | March 2025 - Oct 2025
Location: 151 Ikorodu Rd, Onipanu, Lagos 100252, Lagos
Joygate Hotels & Suites | March 2019 - Dec 2024
Location: 1, Lateef Salami Street, Airport road off Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nigeria
Somerset Court | March 2013 – July 2018
Location: 16A, Temple Road, Ikoyi-Lagos
Neniv Hotels | Dec. 2010 - 2012
Location: 37, Alabe Street, Off Victoria Street, Osolo Way, Isolo-Lagos
Planet One Entertainment (Hotel, Leisure, Events) | 2008 - Jan 2010
Location: 3, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Lagos
Draiklinas Limited (Integrated Maintenance Co.) | March 2007 - June 2008
Sweet Sensation Confectioneries | Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2005
Location: 3, Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos
Lagos Travel Inn | March 2002 - Dec. 2004
Location: 39, Toyin St, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos
Granada Organisations (Hotels & Casino) | 1994 – 1999
Location: 3, Western Av., Surulere, Lagos.
Improved overall service delivery by **over 80%**, a measurable success corroborated by analyzed guest comment cards.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive **training calendar schedule** for all hotel departments, ensuring consistent skill enhancement.
Provided Training and Facilitation on various **Customer Service Techniques** and improved Operational methods.
Instituted effective follow-up mechanisms on departmental performance to ensure and track **Service Level Improvements**.
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Marketing
Delta State University, Lagos study centre | 1999-2000
Higher National Diploma (HND) Fisheries Technology
Federal College of Fisheries & Marine Technology, V.I. Lagos | 1990-1992
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Ile-Oluji L.G.A, Ondo State | 1992-1993
Certified Training
Additional Skills
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Address
2, Prince Babatunde Adefioye Street, Oke-Afa, Ejigbo, Lagos, Nigeria.