Petar Lapcic
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
People-first hospitality leader with over 10 years of experience across luxury F&B, bar management, and procurement & sales. Known for hands-on approach, thriving on leading by example, building high-performing teams, and creating exceptional guest experiences while driving operational and commercial success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement/Sales Assistant Manager
''Arabian Bridge'' Company for Trading
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024.09 - Current
- Constantly searching worldwide markets to meet our clients' needs and requests, working both with food and non-food products.
- Arranging imports to the Kingdom following SFDA regulations and organizing products registration with upper mentioned body.
- Balancing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Being available to clients at all times is imperative to me both in rolls of sales and procurement management.
- Arranging sales with warehouse and purchasing teams ensuring each and every item available outside of our warehouse would find its way to our clients.
- Managing accounts of some of the biggest names at the Saudi market, including Qiddiya and Aroya.
- Building strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
Bar Supervisor
"Hill Robinson Estates Saudia"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2019.09 - 2024.08
- Supervised all daily bar operations for a VVIP private client, delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of discretion, professionalism and luxury hospitality. Actively participated in daily beverage preparation for patrons and their guests, including welcome drinks, mocktails, teas and coffee.
- Managed the primary bar operation within the client's main property, coordinating service across four fully equipped bar pantries. Planned, opened equipped and commissioned new bar facilities across multiple residences, ensuring each location was fully operational before patron's arrival. Traveled with the client to various locations to establish temporary and permanent bar operations, maintaining consistent service standards at every destination.
- At times singlehandedly maintained daily bar operations, organized and tended to various events, sometimes throughout different locations within a property at once, providing excellent beverage service exceeding clients' expectations.
- Constantly worked on creating new drinks following latest trends and principals' preferences. Created numerous drink menus for various events or daily services.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, requisitions, storage and checks preventing shortage and spoilage.
Bar supervisor
"The Bar" Hyatt Regency 5* Hotel
Belgrade, Serbia
2017.10 - 2019.08
- Supervised and executed daily tasks in an upscale old school bar adjacent to the Michelin Star fine dining restaurant, serving bespoke drinks throughout 5 outlets including Regency Club and room service.
- Trained new employees, monitored stock level, conducted monthly inventories, participated in organizing receptions within the hotel.
- Managed cash handling, POS transactions and end-of-shift reconciliation accurately.
- Created full new cocktail menu that included original creations of my own.
Bar Manager
Restaurant and Pizza Bar "Umbrella"
Belgrade, Serbia
2015.06 - 2017.04
- Managed daily operations of a busy restaurant bar serving a 40-table dining area.
- Led, supervised and trained a team of 6 bartenders. Prepared staff schedules and ensured adequate staffing during peak hours.
- Developed and updated cocktail and drinks menu.
- Controlled inventory, ordered stock, managed cash handling, daily sales reports and POS reconciliation.
Food & Beverage supervisor
Dufry Group
Belgrade, Serbia
2012.04 - 2015.03
- Achieved promotion to F&B Supervisor after 12 months as bartender/waiter.
- Supervised and assisted staff during daily operations within the high traffic airport environment across 2 restaurants, 5 bars and Business Lounge handling hundreds of guests.
- Drove rosters for 50-60 staff, delivered training, managed shift closing, and balanced daily accounts.
- Ensured compliance with licensing laws, health regulations, and safety legislation within the premises.
Education
Diploma - Primary School
Elementary School "Radoje Domanovic"
Belgrade, Serbia 1998.09 - 2006.06
High School Diploma - Computer Numerical Control Machining
Technical School "Beograd"
Belgrade, Serbia 2006.09 - 2010.06
Skills
- Micros POS System
- NCR Voyix POS System
- Garson Hospitality Software
- Proficient in MS Office
- Initiative taking
- Leader in high-pressure situations
- Product merchandising
- Supplier liaison
- Product knowledge
- Inventory control understanding
- Strategic procurement
Languages
English
Advanced
Serbian
Native
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Fitness
Timeline
Procurement/Sales Assistant Manager
''Arabian Bridge'' Company for Trading
2024.09 - Current
Bar Supervisor
"Hill Robinson Estates Saudia"
2019.09 - 2024.08
Bar supervisor
"The Bar" Hyatt Regency 5* Hotel
2017.10 - 2019.08
Bar Manager
Restaurant and Pizza Bar "Umbrella"
2015.06 - 2017.04
Food & Beverage supervisor
Dufry Group
2012.04 - 2015.03
High School Diploma - Computer Numerical Control Machining
Technical School "Beograd"
2006.09 - 2010.06
Diploma - Primary School
Elementary School "Radoje Domanovic"
1998.09 - 2006.06