Νικος Καραβασιλης

Food & Beverage and hospitality operations leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in luxury hotels, casino resorts and premium hospitality environments. Most recently led the full Food & Beverage division at Semiramis Hotel Athens (Design Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy), with approximately 50 employees across two restaurants, breakfast, room service and three banqueting venues. Held full accountability for departmental P&L, budget, forecasting, revenue, cost control, procurement and staffing.

Strong track record in financial performance, multi-outlet operations, team development, VIP guest experience, HACCP and ISO 22000 compliance.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER at Semiramis Hotel Athens (Design Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy) | DONKEY Hotels S.A. (2025-10 – 2026-11)

• Held full accountability for the F&B department’s P&L, budget preparation and execution, forecasting, revenue performance, cost control, procurement, staffing and operating standards.
• Led approximately 50 employees across two restaurants, breakfast operations, room service and three banqueting/event venues.
• Directed multi-outlet operations and coordinated service delivery with kitchen leadership, maintaining luxury hospitality and brand standards.
• Monitored actual performance against budget and forecast, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions.
• Managed purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory control and departmental expenditure.
• Oversaw workforce planning, staffing levels, scheduling, employee performance and team development.
• Ensured compliance with HACCP and food-safety requirements.

HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR – HOUSEKEEPING / SUPPORT OPERATIONS at Regency Casino Mont Parnes | North Star Recreational and Tourist S.A. (2018-11 – 2025-10)

• Supervised hospitality and entertainment support operations across facilities exceeding 10,000 sq.m., leading approximately 40 employees.
• Acted as ISO 22000:2018 Coordinator, conducting required audits and evaluating suppliers through the eQUAL system.
• Prepared cost studies, departmental reports, budget support documentation and management analyses.
• Managed property-wide procurement of materials and equipment using Navision, Dynamics 365 Business Central and ePR Business.
• Coordinated external cleaning contractors, suppliers and professional equipment providers, and liaised with the Municipality of Acharnes on cleanliness matters.
• Planned monthly departmental training needs and maintained employee training records for HR.

HEAD WAITER & HEAD BARTENDER – VIP CLUB at Regency Casino Mont Parnes | North Star Recreational and Tourist S.A. (2003-12 – 2018-10)

• Delivered personalized premium service to VIP clientele, supporting guest loyalty and retention.
• Head Bartender (2011–2018): managed beverage operations, stock control, daily ordering, equipment requirements and cocktail development.
• Head Waiter & Bartender, 1055 Restaurant (2009–2011): contributed to the Personal Bar project and renewed the cocktail menu.
• Bartender across casino bar outlets (2003–2009).

PERSONAL WAITER TO THE CHIEF OF THE HELLENIC NATIONAL DEFENCE GENERAL STAFF at Hellenic Army (2002-05 – 2003-07)

Provided personalized service in a high-profile military environment.

BARTENDER at Incontro Cafe Club (2000-05 – 2002-03)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Organizations (Economics and Marketing) – Hellenic Open University (2015 – 2020)

Mini MBA Diploma – Kariera Seminars (2012-05)

Diploma in Occupational Psychology (EQ) – Business Seminars (2010-10)

Hotel Management – Le Monde, Athens (2006 – 2008)

Restaurant Arts Degree – Organization of Tourism Education and Training (OTEK) (2005 – 2006)