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Overview
Work History
Education
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GeneralManager
Jalal Jomha

Jalal Jomha

General Manager
Armenia ,Quindio

Summary

I am a senior General Manager with extensive experience leading businesses across the hospitality industry—including hotels, restaurants, and cafés—as well as fashion and retail companies. For most of my career, I have held general management roles, managing full business operations and cross-functional teams at scale.

I have led teams of up to 50+ employees, overseeing operations, sales, marketing, finance, and human resources, while consistently driving performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. I am recognized for my strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead diverse teams and engage effectively with stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

In addition to my operational leadership background, I bring experience as a lead manager and project manager, successfully driving initiatives from planning through execution. I am currently transitioning into the AI and technology sector, with a strong interest in AI Product Management, where I can combine strategic thinking, business leadership, and project execution with emerging AI technologies.

I am multilingual, speaking Arabic, Spanish, English, and Portuguese, with basic knowledge of French, enabling me to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments. I am actively seeking opportunities as an AI Product Manager or AI-focused Product/Project Manager, and I am motivated to contribute to teams building innovative, AI-driven products in this rapidly evolving industry.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

General Manager

Raed Mendoza S.A.S
2021 - Current

Lead overall store operations, overseeing 20+ employees during low season and 40+ employees during high season, ensuring operational efficiency and high customer satisfaction.

Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of store staff across sales, inventory, and operations.

Drive sales performance through pricing strategies, promotions, merchandising, and seasonal planning.

Oversee inventory management, supplier coordination, and stock optimization to reduce shrinkage and maximize profitability.

Monitor KPIs including sales, margins, payroll costs, and productivity, taking data-driven decisions to improve results.

Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and operational standards.

Act as the main liaison between ownership, vendors, and store teams, translating business goals into daily execution.

General Manager

Luna Moda
2018 - 2020

Lead overall store operations, overseeing 10+ employees during low season and 25+ employees during high season, ensuring operational efficiency and high customer satisfaction.

Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of store staff across sales, inventory, and operations.

Drive sales performance through pricing strategies, promotions, merchandising, and seasonal planning.

Oversee inventory management, supplier coordination, and stock optimization to reduce shrinkage and maximize profitability.

Monitor KPIs including sales, margins, payroll costs, and productivity, taking data-driven decisions to improve results.

Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and operational standards.

Act as the main liaison between ownership, vendors, and store teams, translating business goals into daily execution.

General Manager

Aroma Cafe
2017 - 2018

As General Manager, I oversee the full operation of a restaurant and café environment, leading teams of 10 employees during low season and up to 15 employees during high season, while ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and high customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day restaurant and café operations, including service quality, staff performance, and customer experience.

Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Oversee sales performance, cost control, and budgeting to ensure profitability and efficient operations.

Supervise inventory management, supplier relationships, and purchasing to minimize waste and control costs.

Implement operational procedures, hygiene standards, and compliance with food safety and labor regulations.

Analyze key performance indicators (sales, labor costs, productivity) and take data-driven actions to improve results.

Handle customer feedback and resolve operational issues to maintain a high standard of service.

Coordinate promotions, seasonal planning, and workflow optimization during peak periods.

General Manager

Authentic Baguette Joint
2016 - 2017

As General Manager, I oversee the full operation of a restaurant and café environment, leading teams of 10 employees during low season and up to 25 employees during high season, while ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and high customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day restaurant and café operations, including service quality, staff performance, and customer experience.

Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Oversee sales performance, cost control, and budgeting to ensure profitability and efficient operations.

Supervise inventory management, supplier relationships, and purchasing to minimize waste and control costs.

Implement operational procedures, hygiene standards, and compliance with food safety and labor regulations.

Analyze key performance indicators (sales, labor costs, productivity) and take data-driven actions to improve results.

Handle customer feedback and resolve operational issues to maintain a high standard of service.

Coordinate promotions, seasonal planning, and workflow optimization during peak periods.

General Manager

Caesar's Park Hotel
2011 - 2015

As General Manager, I was responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the hotel, managing 30 employees during low season and more than 50 employees during high season, while overseeing all operational and strategic functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Directed end-to-end hotel operations across all departments, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Customer Service.

Led department heads and management teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, service standards, and financial targets.

Oversaw financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, revenue optimization, and profitability analysis.

Managed sales and marketing strategy, including occupancy optimization, pricing, promotions, partnerships, and customer acquisition.

Supervised human resources functions, including hiring, training, workforce planning, performance management, and labor cost optimization.

Ensured high standards of guest experience, service quality, and operational efficiency across all seasons.

Monitored and analyzed KPIs such as occupancy rates, revenue, expenses, and staff productivity to drive data-informed decisions.

Ensured compliance with company policies, hospitality regulations, and safety standards.

Acted as the main point of contact between ownership, vendors, partners, and internal teams.

Education

Online - AI PRODUCT MANAGER

Coursera
Online

High School Diploma -

Rawdah High School
Lebanon

BBA - Business Administration

Business & Computer University
Lebanon

BBA - Hotel Management

Les Roches
Switzerland

MBA - Hotel Management

Cesar Ritz
Switzerland

Skills

Operations management

Customer relationship management

Team leadership

Project management

Staff supervision

Team building

Performance improvement

Business development

Leadership and team building

Effective leader

Schedule management

Project planning

Workflow planning

Goal setting

Strategic planning

Client relations

Risk management

Motivation

Timeline

General Manager

Raed Mendoza S.A.S
2021 - Current

General Manager

Luna Moda
2018 - 2020

General Manager

Aroma Cafe
2017 - 2018

General Manager

Authentic Baguette Joint
2016 - 2017

General Manager

Caesar's Park Hotel
2011 - 2015

Online - AI PRODUCT MANAGER

Coursera

High School Diploma -

Rawdah High School

BBA - Business Administration

Business & Computer University

BBA - Hotel Management

Les Roches

MBA - Hotel Management

Cesar Ritz
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