OSCAR KIBISU GARANI
Beder Hotel and Restaurant
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Language
16
years of professional experience
Strategic, results-driven Hospitality General Manager with 13+ years of executive leadership driving P&L performance, luxury resort operations, high-volume F&B, and hotel Pre-Opening across Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, and East Africa. Proven track record of delivering measurable commercial turnaround—including reducing food waste by 20%, cutting labor costs by 2%, and improving team retention by 15% while leading cross-functional teams of 60+ employees. Combines formal Swiss business education with hands-on floor gravitas to build scalable operational frameworks, drive occupancy, and maintain top-tier guest satisfaction ratings
Work History
General Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Led end-to-end hotel and restaurant operations, establishing strategic revenue-growth roadmaps and comprehensive operational guidelines
- Formulated and implemented multi-departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Front of House, Housekeeping, Banqueting, Conferencing, and Kitchen departments
- Oversaw overall financial performance, budgeting, purchasing, and cost controls across food, beverage, and guest services
- Designed staff meal schedules, rosters, and daily operational workflows to maximize labor productivity and operational efficiency
- Guided, mentored, and supervised cross-functional department heads and operational staff to foster a cohesive, guest-centric culture
General Manager & Hospitality Consultant
2 Years 6 Months- Delivered strategic operational consulting for hotel and restaurant owners, optimizing P&L structures, guest journey workflows, and market positioning across East Africa
- Formulated Pre-Opening operational models, F&B concept developments, and staff training frameworks for startup hospitality ventures
- Steered physical networking and digital marketing campaigns to drive top-line revenue growth and brand visibility for client venues
General Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Governed end-to-end resort operations, P&L allocation, maintenance, and financial reporting for a premier coastal destination property
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a multi-departmental team of 60+ employees across Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, and Engineering—reducing staff turnover by 15%
- Initiated targeted regional marketing campaigns that expanded brand presence and drove occupancy rates across peak and off-peak seasons
- Applied health, safety, and licensing compliance protocols while handling large-scale VIP conferencing events and guest service resolution
Food & Beverage Manager
10 Months- Supervised kitchen, culinary, and front-of-house service operations across a 20+ person team, delivering high-volume banqueting and fine dining experiences
- Maintained best-in-company cost ratios by preparing annual/monthly budgets, performing rigorous cost-variance analysis, and negotiating bulk supplier pricing
- Administered oversight for stock rotation, equipment procurement, and corporate catering operations
Restaurant Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Oversaw full high-volume dining and lounge operations, controlling stock levels, menu engineering, and supplier contracts to maximize profit margins
- Pioneered promotional marketing programs and menu adjustments that increased foot traffic and overall venue profitability
General Manager (Pre-Opening & Operations)
2 Years- Led construction oversight, vendor procurement, inventory staging, and operational setup for a greenfield hotel launch
- Authored initial property SOP's, service standards, menu pricing models, and staff regulations
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize scheduling, achieving a 2% drop in labor costs and earning the Trip-advisor Certificate of Excellence (2014)
Food & Beverage Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Supervised daily restaurant/banquet operations, maintaining strict stock rotation that cut food waste and reduced employee turnover by 15%
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - General Management
Diploma - Hotel & Catering Management
Skills
Core Competencies & Expertise
Executive Leadership
Full P&L Management
Multi-Property Operations
Owner & Board Relations
Financial Controls
Budgeting & Forecasting
Food/Beverage Costing
Waste Reduction
Labor Optimization
Operational Excellence
Pre-Opening & Resort Launches
Venue SOP Authoring
Quality Assurance
Health & Licensing Compliance
Revenue Strategy
High-Volume Banqueting & Conferencing
Occupancy Optimization
Digital Marketing
Talent & Team Building
Multi-Cultural Team Leadership (60+ Staff)
Recruitment
Retention & Mentorship
Systems & Software:
Hotel PMS / POS Systems
Stock & Inventory Control Tools
MS Office Suite
Digital Marketing Tools
Accomplishments
- Cost & Waste Optimization
- Designed and applied automated inventory and portion-control frameworks across multi-outlet operations, driving a 20% reduction in food waste
- Labor Efficiency
- Restructured department staffing models and schedule forecasting, resulting in a 2% reduction in labor overhead while sustaining 5-star service metrics
- Pre-Opening Leadership
- Pioneered the end-to-end launch of Koi-koi Cultural Centre (Uganda) from construction phase to full operational readiness within 24 months
- Reputation Management
- Secured the Trip-advisor Certificate of Excellence (2014) by overhauling guest-feedback protocols and service SOP's
- Team Retention
- Decreased employee turnover by 15% across multiple properties by implementing structured mentorship, staff appraisal systems, and clear growth paths
Languages
Languages: English (Fluent), Swahili (Fluent)
Personal Information
Title: Hospitality General Manager | F&B Operations Specialist
Training
- Certificate in Computer Studies
- Lewis Professional Computer College
Timeline
General Manager
Beder Hotel and Restaurant
07.2024 - 08.2026Read More
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01.2022 - 07.2024Read More
General Manager
Prideln Hotel & Conferencing
01.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Food & Beverage Manager
Prideln Hotel & Conferencing
02.2018 - 12.2018Read More
Restaurant Manager
Hypnotica Club & Restaurant
02.2015 - 05.2017Read More
General Manager (Pre-Opening & Operations)
Koi-koi Cultural Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Food & Beverage Manager
West Breeze Hotel
05.2010 - 01.2013Read More
Kipungani Explorer Catering College
Diploma from Hotel & Catering Management
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Swiss International Management Academy
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from General Management
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