Anastasios Mexas
Senior Hospitality Management Professional
Summary
Anastasios Mexas boasts over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in hotel operations under both pre-opening and operating conditions at hotels, resorts, cruise liners, and mass-attendance sporting events. His explicit F&B operational experience includes contract negotiations, staff planning, menu engineering, procedures set-up and implementation, and event planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Area Manager
KPI Hotel Management Services
12.2023 - Current
- Successfully oversee the operations of multiple hotels in the region
- Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, operations, team building, and guest satisfaction has consistently driven revenue growth by 13% on GOP
- Improved operational efficiency across all properties under supervision
- Focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and implementing innovative management practices
- Cultivated a reputation for excellence in enhancing brand reputation and ensuring high standards of service quality.
Group General Manager
Meltemi Hotels
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversee group hotel operations under exclusivity contract with TUI
- Positioned TUI Blue Meltemi hotel at No.5 worldwide for TUI Blue for Two adults-only Luxury concept
- Achieved 4.8/5 score on Trip Advisor for the entire group.
Hotel General Manager
Smy Kos Beach and Splash Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed smooth operation of the entire resort
- Created and implemented a marketing plan focusing on 'Thematic Dining'
- Improved guest satisfaction ratio by 7.3 points to 94.3%.
Director of Operations
Sofia Hotel Balkan
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in executing Marriott strategies, budget formulation, and monthly forecasting
- Oversaw all departments, ensuring sales and revenue targets were met.
General Manager
Sunshine Rhodes
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Oversaw operations and management at Rhodes Sunshine Vacation Club and other vacation clubs in Crete and Corfu.
External Consultant
Focal Project Managers S.A.
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided specialized consulting on operations, outlets set-up, and implementation.
General Manager
Pomegranate Wellness Spa Hotel
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed hotel opening and operations, maximizing total hotel revenue.
Director of Operations
Hotel Brain S.A
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Directed operations for 35 hotels in Greece, developed corporate operating systems.
General Manager
Aquis Pelekas Beach Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed hotel renovation, operations, and revenue maximization strategies.
General Manager
Athos Palace Hotel
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Improved guest satisfaction ratio, supervised resort staff, and implemented marketing plans.
General Manager
Proteas Blu Resort
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Increased total revenue and RevPar, managed all forecasting and pricing strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Hospitality Industry And Tourism Management
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece 05.2001 -
Higher National Swiss Diploma - Hotel Management
International Hotel And Tourism Training Institute
Neuchâtel, Switzerland 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel And Tourism Management Studies
Alpine College, The Swiss Business School
05.2001 -
Skills
Hotel Management
Sales Management
Food and Beverage Management
Personnel Management
Supplies Management
Project Management
Preopening / Renovations
Guidance & Encouragement
HACCP & ISO Management
Promotion & Advertisement
Employment in a multicultural environment
Academic Experience
- City Unity College, Athens, Greece (November 2013 – Present)
Head Lecturer / Lead Tutor, Hospitality and Tourism Management Department
Courses taught: Marketing, Strategy, Rooms Division, Human Resources, Hotel Operations, Customer Service
Awards
Best Hotel Manager Award and Βest-performance Hotel in Aquis Hotel Chain (2008, 2010)
Aquis Hotels and Resorts Chain for Aquis Agios Gordios – Aquis Pelekas Beach Hotel
Gold Hotel Award in Customer Service Aquis Agios Gordios Hotel (2009)
TUI UK / Thomson – Platinum Choice
Best Hotel (All-inclusive) in Ionian Islands Region (2009)
All tours – TUI DE for Aquis Agios Gordios Hotel
Certificate of Excellence (2009-2010-2012-2013)
Trip Advisor – Holiday Check – Booking.com
Timeline
Area Manager
KPI Hotel Management Services
12.2023 - Current
Group General Manager
Meltemi Hotels
01.2023 - 10.2023
Hotel General Manager
Smy Kos Beach and Splash Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022
Director of Operations
Sofia Hotel Balkan
05.2021 - 04.2022
General Manager
Sunshine Rhodes
06.2016 - 12.2019
External Consultant
Focal Project Managers S.A.
12.2014 - 02.2016
General Manager
Pomegranate Wellness Spa Hotel
04.2014 - 11.2014
Director of Operations
Hotel Brain S.A
11.2013 - 04.2014
General Manager
Aquis Pelekas Beach Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2013
General Manager
Athos Palace Hotel
01.2007 - 01.2008
General Manager
Proteas Blu Resort
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Hospitality Industry And Tourism Management
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
05.2001 -
Higher National Swiss Diploma - Hotel Management
International Hotel And Tourism Training Institute
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel And Tourism Management Studies
Alpine College, The Swiss Business School
05.2001 -
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