Peter ABDEL MASSIH is currently F&B  Manager at Al Manara a luxury collection hotel in Jordan.

The Rodeo Grill Specialty Outlet Manager at the Rotana Hotel in Amman, Jordan, Peter Abdel Massih loves this job where he uses his managerial know-how in a field he enjoys: gastronomy from the entire world.

“Out of all types of work in the hospitality industry, I’d say that restaurant services are the place where those who love management and food and wine will feel right at home.” 
Peter Abdel Massih, the Specialty Outlet Manager at Rodeo Grill Restaurant at the Rotana Amman Hotel

Your missions:

• supervising all restaurant transactions
• making sure that standards are complied with on a daily basis
• giving our guests an authentic experience
• building sustainable relationships with our guests
• building a team and helping them all to expand their skill sets
• respecting our restaurant’s monthly and annual budgets
• striving to give our guests the best possible value for money

The three aspects of your job that you prefer:

• Being in contact with cultures from the entire world
• Discovering new dishes and wines
• Being a part of the luxury world

Three qualities and skills that you need for this job:

• Patience
• An eye for details
• Good communication skills

You won the Vatel International Business Game in 2013: what do you think about this virtual management simulation game?
I’ve got great memories of it, because Vatel students all over the world compete. And of course, because my team won!

What jobs have you had since graduating?

• Assistant restaurant manager at the Sushi Bar, in Beirut (2014-2015)
• Restaurant manager at the Burgundy, Beirut (2015-206)
• Specialty Outlet Manager at the Rodeo Grill in the Amman Rotana Hotel in Jordan (since 2016)