Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
LANGUAGES
Certification
INTERNSHIPS
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LOUBNA LAKHMIRI

LOUBNA LAKHMIRI

Toronto

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with over 5 years of experience in managing and enhancing guest experiences in high-end environments. After exploring entrepreneurship and transitioning into pottery following the pandemic, I am eager to explore new opportunities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reservation Call Consultant

LQA Group
06.2025 - Current

Freelance

  • Conducted mystery calls to five-star hotels, resorts, and spas worldwide to evaluate service quality, brand standards, and guest experience.
  • Produced detailed evaluation reports to ensure consistency with luxury hospitality standards.

Founder

Something Clay
07.2020 - Current

Freelance

  • Transitioned from hospitality to entrepreneurship, teaching pottery in several studios across Toronto.

Lobby Lounge & Restaurant Manager

The Ritz–Carlton
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led the pre-opening phase of the lobby lounge and restaurant, including the selection of all F&B staff.
  • Developed and wrote all LSOPs (Luxury Standard Operating Procedures) and operational standards to ensure exceptional service and consistency.
  • Collaborated with local suppliers to curate premium beverage menus, enhancing guest experience.
  • Developed comprehensive to-do lists and operational procedures, streamlining F&B department setup.

F&B Trainer

Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led training initiatives in the restaurant, focusing on staff development and operational efficiency.
  • Restructured operational procedures and best practices to enhance guest satisfaction and service quality.
  • Collaborated with management to implement strategies that improved overall dining experiences and staff performance.

Founder

Masafina S.A.R.L.
11.2016 - 02.2019
  • Created Masafina, a company specializing in pastry sheets in Morocco.

Restaurant Manager

Blend
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Restaurant opening, gourmet burger, ranked 5 of 262 properties in Casablanca.
  • Recruited, trained and managed team, both kitchen and service, of 15 staff members
  • Supervising shifts and assisting with the day to day running
  • Ongoing project for standardization of standards operation procedures

Assistant Manager Restaurants

Sofitel
08.2012 - 11.2014
  • Supervised shifts and daily operations of French and Moroccan/Lebanese restaurants, enhancing efficiency.
  • Trained and managed 38 staff members, organizing work schedules for seamless operations.
  • Created menus and analyzed operational costs, improving profitability.
  • Implemented brand standards daily, ensuring consistent guest experience.
  • Developed action plans to enhance guest satisfaction, achieving high rankings and Certificate of Excellence.

Chef de Rang

Mandarin Oriental
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Contributed to the successful launch of LE CAMELIA, ensuring high service standards and smooth operations.
  • Trained and mentored commis, enhancing team efficiency and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented service protocols, leading to positive guest feedback and increased repeat visits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - International Hospitality Management

Institut Paul Bocuse
01.2011

Business administration

Jean Moulin University
01.2011

Science Baccalaureat

Lyautey
01.2008

LANGUAGES

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

2011 Oenology Certificate at Suze la Rousse

INTERNSHIPS

  • MAY 2010 – SEP 2010 Assistant accountant, Cheval Blanc St-barth Isle De France, St-barth FWI
  • JUN 2009 – SEP 2009 F&B training, Steigenberger Wiltcher's, Brussels

Timeline

Reservation Call Consultant

LQA Group
06.2025 - Current

Founder

Something Clay
07.2020 - Current

F&B Trainer

Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
06.2019 - 08.2019

Lobby Lounge & Restaurant Manager

The Ritz–Carlton
02.2019 - 06.2020

Founder

Masafina S.A.R.L.
11.2016 - 02.2019

Restaurant Manager

Blend
01.2015 - 12.2015

Assistant Manager Restaurants

Sofitel
08.2012 - 11.2014

Chef de Rang

Mandarin Oriental
05.2011 - 05.2012

Business administration

Jean Moulin University

Science Baccalaureat

Lyautey

Bachelor's Degree - International Hospitality Management

Institut Paul Bocuse
LOUBNA LAKHMIRI