Bahram Sabet

🌍 Spotlighting Industry Leadership: Bahram Sabet

Global Hospitality & F&B Executive | Marketing, Operations & Brand Innovation Leader

30+ Years Driving Growth, Excellence & Transformative Guest Experiences

Today, we are proud to highlight the remarkable journey of Bahram Sabet, a global hospitality visionary based in Bethesda, Maryland, whose 30+ year career has shaped high-performing brands across hotels, restaurants, lounges, and multi-unit F&B operations worldwide.

🚀 About Bahram Sabet

With over three decades of international experience, Bahram specializes in helping hospitality businesses grow, scale, and deliver unforgettable guest experiences. His expertise spans:

• Hospitality Consulting

• Brand Innovation & Concept Development

• Marketing & Strategic Planning

• Operations Optimization

• Startup Growth & Launch Strategy

• Financial & P&L Leadership

He is committed to building brands that inspire, teams that excel, and operations that deliver long-term profitability and excellence.

🧭 Current Role: Hospitality Business Development Consultant & Growth Strategist

Self-Employed | 2024 – Present | Bethesda, Maryland

Bahram currently supports global hospitality brands both startups and established operators—through:

Tailored consulting strategies

Concept development & launch planning

Business growth & expansion initiatives

Coaching & performance alignment

Operational & marketing optimization

His work continues to drive measurable results, stronger brand identity, and sustainable performance.

🏆 Career Highlights & Leadership Impact

• General Manager – Not Your Average Joe’s (2023–2024)

• Led a $6M+ annual revenue location

• Directed a 60+ member team with a focus on accountability and excellence

• Boosted community engagement by 15% through local marketing

• Improved operational efficiency and cost controls

• General Manager – Zi Lounge Corp. (2019–2023)

• Achieved consistent 10% YoY revenue growth

• Managed full operations for a high-volume restaurant, bar, and lounge

• Built and led a 50+ employee team

• Maintained excellence during COVID-19 challenges

• Managing Partner – CRUST (2015–2019)

• Co-owned an authentic Italian restaurant (VPN Certified)

• Increased profits from 10% to 18% through digital marketing

• Led complete pre-opening development, staffing, and financial operations

• Managing Partner – Historic Restaurants Inc. (2013–2015)

• Generated $950K revenue in the first three months

• Improved profit margins from 9% to 15%

• Successfully launched brand through digital campaigns

• Assistant Director of F&B – Embassy Suites D.C. Georgetown (2007–2013)

• Led $12M+ in annual F&B operations

• Improved quality scores by 20+ points

• Directed 150+ team members

• Enhanced banquet & room service performance

• General Manager Roles (1991–2007)

• Led multiple high-performing restaurants and lounges, achieving

• Multi-million-dollar annual revenues

• Award-winning guest experiences

• Strong cost reductions and operational improvements

• Successful team development and management across multiple units

🎓 Education & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree – Architecture / Public Relations, Howard University

Languages: English, Persian, Spanish

Core Strengths: Business Growth Strategies | Start-up Consulting | Hospitality Consulting

🤝 Let’s Connect

Bahram is passionate about partnering with visionary leaders, investors, and hospitality brands to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Whether launching new concepts or scaling existing ventures, he is committed to delivering outstanding results.

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