Hi, I'm Ján Lihocký, a restaurant and retail operations professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and building strong brands. Over the years I have led hospitality teams, managed wholesale and retail operations, and owned Lotus Thai Food and Deer Deli, turning ideas into thriving local businesses. I am fluent in English with working knowledge of Spanish and German. I enjoy leveraging digital platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb, as well as CRM and office tools, to optimize processes, mentor teams, and explore new markets.

Ján Lihocký

Hi, I'm Ján Lihocký, a restaurant and retail operations professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and building strong brands. Over the years I have led hospitality teams, managed wholesale and retail operations, and owned Lotus Thai Food and Deer Deli, turning ideas into thriving local businesses. I am fluent in English with working knowledge of Spanish and German. I enjoy leveraging digital platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb, as well as CRM and office tools, to optimize processes, mentor teams, and explore new markets.

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Hi, I’m Ján Lihocký, a restaurant and retail operations professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and building strong brands. Over the years I have led hospitality teams, managed wholesale and retail operations, and owned Lotus Thai Food and Deer Deli, turning ideas into thriving local businesses.

I am fluent in English with working knowledge of Spanish and German. I enjoy leveraging digital platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb, as well as CRM and office tools, to optimize processes, mentor teams, and explore new markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Restaurant manager at NhaBe company
October 1, 2023 - February 25, 2024
Restaurant manager - all tasks associated with independently managing a restaurant, selecting and hiring employees, selecting suppliers, creating shifts for employees, ensuring the smooth running of the operation, etc.
Company manager at Deer Deli s.r.o.
June 9, 2016 - Present
Searching and creating various business opportunities around the world, e.g. Mexico, Indonesia, Slovakia, etc., communication with selected companies, building relationships with clients, distribution and sale of goods, all the essentials associated with independent management and control of the company. Mexico - 2021 - 2023, creating 3 business plans, website, finding suitable locations for operating activities, selecting employees, completing all formalities related to business - authorities, accountant, notary, etc. Indonesia - 2023 - 2024, creating a business plan, finding and communicating with potential business partners in Indonesia, selecting a suitable candidate for cooperation, traveling directly to the supplier's company, checking operations and production directly on site, creating an exclusive contract for the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic, creating a personal relationship with the supplier. Thailand - 2025, creation and launch of a scooter rental company in Bangkok, creation of a 100% business environment, fulfillment of legislative requirements, creation and management of company profiles on the website, Google applications, etc., communication with customers.
Restaurant Manager at NhaBe Company s.r.o.
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Managed restaurant operations, guest experience, staff scheduling, procurement and cost control in Banská Bystrica.
Retail and Wholesale Manager at DEER DELI s.r.o.
June 1, 2015 - February 1, 2024
Oversaw retail and wholesale activities, supplier relationships, inventory management, and sales strategy across outlets.
Owner / Operator at Lotus Thai Food & Deer Deli s.r.o.
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Founder/owner of Lotus Thai Food and Deer Deli restaurants; led business development, branding, operations, and growth.

Education

Grammar school at Grammar school L. Stura - Zvolen
September 1, 1994 - August 31, 1998
Academy of Education - Small and Medium Enterprises at Academy of Education - Small and Medium Enterprises Banska Bystrica
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2001
Maturita at Gymnázium Ľ. Štúra Zvolen, Slovakia
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor's degree at AKADÉMIA VZDELÁVANIA, Banská Bystrica
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Diploma in Hospitality at HOTELOVÁ ŠKOLA SLUŽIEB A OBCHODU, Zvolen
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services