The Leader should have an
ability to ‘manage changes’
To manage Food and Beverage
department of one of the best hotels of
Yerevan should be very responsible job.
What are the most important things you
must pay attention in your position?
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Bakur Grigoryan - F&B
Director of Opera Suite Hotel
ne might think that good Director
of F&B needs to be “big picture
person only”. That’s true, to a certain
extent. When you’re at the top, it’s
important to think of larger goals and
not get bogged down in the weeds…
However, excellent leaders take details
seriously too. They recognize that they
must demand quality work from their
subordinates.
Obviously, it’s not pleasant to have to fire or discipline someone, but leaders
don’t want to risk one bad apple spoiling the bunch…
Also, is very important to have ability to roll with changes: Change can be exciting,
but it isn’t always easy. It’s up to great leaders to remain open minded to new
approaches and determine what workplace changes are worth pursuing.
The ability to “manage change” is a desirable trait in the CPI personality tests,
which measures leadership potential.
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How long have you been already working in hospitality industry?
had a chance to work and to be on trainings in different Brands not only in
Armenia. In 2000 when I stated my career as a waiter in a small hotel, the
Armenian hospitality field was not this much popular, but if one falls in love with
Hotel Industry it is forever, I think.
We know that Opera Suite Hotel has launched 13
Lounge & Bar in your hotel. Can you please give an
idea what is the main accent of the bar and what a
guest can find there specific and new?
G
oing out for nightlife in Yerevan is not always
the easiest thing in the world. Our Club card
holders will already know, but if you’re just starting
out, this could be linked to you as well.
Lounge Bar 13 is an upscale establishment for the
people who celebrate the end of their day. From
Wednesday to Sunday we provide “DJ music-
excellent drink combination” guaranteed formula
for the true happiness and success. We practice “face
control” to keep the mood of this venue’s organic
ambiance for our guest.
Opera Suite Hotel has several bars and
restaurants and it is interesting to know whether
they have the same menu, or they differ from
each other by the types of menus and kitchen in
general?
In general, we serve Italian, International and
Armenian Cuisines in our Hotel.
We serve international Breakfast with the highlight of quality of
used products daily in our Bon Appetite Restaurant in 12th floor.
In our Lobby Bar menu, we have Armenian, Italian and
some International dishes available for enjoyment in Lobby
complimented with a very rich selection of drinks.
Our Room Service Menu is customized for guests who
are striving for privacy, bearing in mind their expectations and
comfort of in room dinning.
Our Sinatra Restaurant is a place where not only locals are
striving to experience Italian Cuisine with the best view of our
Capital city. It is also well known in the city place for organizing
customized special occasion dinners.
Lounge Bar 13 is a beloved place, where residents and guests
of our Capital city have opportunity to relax in the end of the day
with their favorite drink in a very unique ambiance.