About Julien
With over 25 years of experience in the F&B and hospitality industry, I have led the development and operations of some of Dubai’s most successful restaurants, beach clubs, and lifestyle venues. As Chief Operating Officer, I manage multi-venue portfolios, drive profitability, and create concepts that stand out in highly competitive markets.
- I help investors and entrepreneurs
- Develop & launch new concepts – from idea to opening.
- Optimize operations & costs – payroll, suppliers, CAPEX/OPEX.
- Boost profitability – P&L structuring, financial planning, and revenue growth.
- Negotiate & structure deals – rent, management agreements, revenue share.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)
Experience
- 111 MANAGEMENT,CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERHOSPITALITYFebruary 2023 - September 2025 (2 years and 7 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Dynamic C.O.O overseeing strategic and operational facets of 111Management, a prominent player in the hospitality industry.• Operating and developing a commercially successful, fast-growing, multi-site premium restaurant business• Direct oversight of assets including Kaspia, Kiara, Atelier Robuchon, Lily's, Beef Bar, Le Petit Beef Bar.• Lead management initiatives for diverse projects like African Queen (J1 La Mer), Terra Solis by Tomorrowland• Market Expansion: Market expansion and brand entry facilitation into the Dubai market.• Work closely with the General Managers to drive performance.• Skilled in P&L review and cash flow management• Spearhead the development of future strategies in alignment with corporate objectives.• Short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.• Driving strong collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate vision.• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, driving a culture of excellence and innovation.
- ENNISMORE, SLS HOTEL,FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTORHOSPITALITYMarch 2021 - March 2023 (2 years)Dubai - United Arab Emirates575 room keys |10 F&B RVC 245 FOH & BOH Colleagues• Integral part of the pre-opening team at SLS, driving the lifestyle-focused food & beverage strategy, significantly enhancing brand DNA and guest experience.• Grew the F&B department into a $30 million business by assembling a strong, diverse team focused on maximizing guest experiences and optimizing business operations.• Work closely with the restaurant's General Manager to drive performance.• Monitor market trends for luxury chains of hotels, restaurants and bars and identify innovations.• Create and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the food and beverage department.
- GATES HOSPITALITY,CO-FOUNDER BISTRO DES ARTSRESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICEApril 2015 - October 2020 (5 years and 6 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesReporting to the Chairman $4.5 million business | 60 FOH & BOH Colleagues• Creation of the Bistro Des Arts concept.• Secured location and partnered with Gates Hospitality.• Led concept creation, project management, and daily operations.• Following the success we opened a second venue in Souk Madinat, Publique.• Further expanding our portfolio, we took charge of the entire F&B operation in the Trump Golf Club through a management contract, showcasing our capabilities in established venues.
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Education
- Associate degree on Business & CommerceJacques Cartier2003Associate degree on Business & Commerce
- Bachelor's Degree on Business & CommerceJacques Cartier2001Bachelor's Degree on Business & Commerce