8. David Kurland, Vice President of Hotel Food & Beverage Operations, Jumeirah International
Kurland coordinates organisational and administrative functions in all areas of F&B to ensure the delivery of strategies and compliance with Jumeirah standards. Driving his team to create innovative and exciting guest experiences that set Jumeirah apart, he is responsible for creativity, direction, team building, career planning, marketing, sales and product positioning.
Before moving to Dubai, Kurland gained experience in the hospitality sector in the US. From 1996 to 1998, he worked as director of F&B at the Helmsley Palace Hotel in New York and during the course of his career he has also been employed in Miami, Florida, at The Grand Bay Hotel, Coconut Grove, and in Puerto Rico by Williams Hospitality Management Corporation, El San Juan Hotel and Casino, and The Water Club boutique hotel. Working for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Kurland opened the Acqualina, a Rosewood Resort as MD. He become VP of hospitality for Fortune International in Florida, and was GM of the St Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, for Starwood Hotels and Resorts from 2009 to 2011. Prior to joining Jumeirah, he was VP of operations and development for Paramount Hospitality Management in Florida.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years with this company: 1
Number of years in this role: 1
Number of years working in the Middle East: 1
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