Petrović Prepares Ritz-Carlton For 2010
Petrović Steers Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Into Post-Recession Era
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin announced in Q2 the appointment of Robert Petrović as its new General Manager. As the fourth quarter draws a close to the year, Petrović's 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry are helping to pave the way for a resurgent 2010.
The native-born Austrian has worked on four different continents, most recently in China as hotel manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya on the island of Hainan.
Petrović joined The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C. in 2003 as Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage of The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg. Under his direction the fine dining restaurant Aqua was awarded with two Michelin stars. In 2006 he oversaw in his role as Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage the opening phase of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street and only one year later was appointed Hotel Manager.
He was tasked with the food & beverage operations during the pre-openings of the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Moscow, Tokyo, Jakarta and Berlin. Furthermore he occupied senior positions at the Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, the ANA Grand Hotel in Vienna and The Westgate Hotel in San Diego.
Robert Petrović graduated in hotel management from the Lorraine Martin Business College in Sydney and holds a degree in strategic management of the Cornell University, USA, as well as a hospitality supervisor certificate of the American Hotel and Motel Association, Washington D.C., USA. In addition Petrović is a member of the Global Hoteliers Club. This 35 year-old family man with Serbian roots speaks fluentGerman, English and Serbian, as well as Croatian and Romanian.
For Robert Petrović the city of Berlin has a fascinating atmosphere that combines art and culture, history and modernity.The The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin reflects this spirit perfectly through its location at the Potsdamer Platz, the very heart of the new Berlin.
First and foremost the members of staff are the soul of the hotel. "For each and everyone of us it is of utmost importance to offer our guests not only a sincere reception but to create exceptional moments for them," said Petrović. In view of his know-how and experience in food and beverage, he brings with him a wealth of new ideas to the restaurants and bars of The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin.
It is this attention to detail and sensitivity to value which will be sought in the new post-recession era.
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