Digital Footprint Marketing- Hospitality Solutions

DFP Marketing’s Hospitality Solutions division is a hospitality and F&B development consultancy based in New York City.

Our International team of hospitality entrepreneurs assists restaurant operators, investors, hospitality management companies, hotels, and similar businesses with their operational setup, concept development, feasibility study, and implementation/restructuring of their operations. We source and deliver creative, sustainable, and workable food and beverage solutions for management teams and owners- solutions that can increase revenues, decrease expenses and help guide business expansion.

Our Digital Marketing arm helps these same businesses elevate their SEO, Social Media, and Digital Footprint with our team of experienced strategists. From website development, to adding authoritative SEO backlinks, to content creation and distribution, to social media management- DFP has the team to help enhance your digital footprint.

Our Executive Team

Mohammad Al Qawas
Partner, Head of Hospitality Solutions
malqawas@dfpmarketing.com

Mohammad Al Qawas has more than 15 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, having overseen hospitality operations in Dubai, Amman (Jordan), Chicago and New York City. Over the years, he has held various Food and Beverage Management positions for international hotel chains and independent fine dining restaurant operators, including Burj Al Arab Hotel Jumeirah Group, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Okku Dubai, China Grill Dubai, White Dubai and most recently, Alhambra Palace Chicago.

Mr. Al Qawas has developed a portfolio of innovative ideas, concepts and business solutions that take a unique approach towards each business project, delivering key findings and strategic solutions that reflect the objectives of his diverse clients. He works directly with key stakeholders to align strategic initiatives- creating individual and stand-alone restaurants, ensuring a profitable F&B operation from incubation to launch. This includes working with third parties, celebrity chefs, and developing new F&B concepts and creating concepts which can be rolled out and managed in different locations- without losing sight of the uniqueness and specificity of each location.

He advises owners, operators and investors on suitable concepts and assists with the development, operation, and management of stand-alone restaurants, and has managed restaurants on behalf of third parties and guided joint venture concepts.

Feel free to contact Mohammad  to see how he’s helped our clients achieve their management and operations goals through our Hospitality Solutions.

Steve Muigai DFP

Steve Muigai
Head Mixologist
smuigai@dfpmarketing.com

Steve Muigai joins Digital Footprint Marketing- Hospitality Solutions as our Head Mixologist. An acclaimed mixologist with over 18 yrs of experience, he honed his craft as Head Mixologist at world-famous Burj Al Arab Dubai for over 10 years.

Mr. Muigai brings international flair and bar knowledge- empowering mixologists and bar staff to create unique libation experiences. Many of his students have gone on to be recognized internationally under his tutelage.

Steve himself has been recognized across the globe by the:

  • International Bartenders Association
  • United Arab Emirates Bartenders Guild
  • United States Bartenders Guild
  • New York Society of Mixology
  • Bartender Spirit Awards

He understands the pressures of delivering for businesses to deliver world-class, premium beverage products for their customers. His attention to detail, commitment to hands-on implementation, adaptability to regional and logistical challenges and uncompromising quality standards allow us to offer unrivalled support for your team from project to operation. As Head of Mixology at DFP Hospitality Solutions, he partners with businesses to offer his Mixology services. Feel free to contact Steve with any of your mixology & beverage questions.

Mo Awad
Managing Partner
mawad@dfpmarketing.com

Mo Awad is a Digital Marketing executive with over 15 years of experience in the field.

After obtaining his MBA with concentrations in Marketing & Global Business from Rutgers University, he began his career at some of the top digital marketing agencies in the U.S.- including Publicis, Omnicom/Resolution Media, and PCG Digital Marketing. He has been recognized as a SME in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM/PPC), and Social Media Marketing & Optimization (SMM + SMO), and as a Google Partner and Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional.

He then founded Digital Footprint Marketing to assist small and mid-sized businesses with their digital marketing needs. Feel free to contact Mo for more info on how he has helped our clients achieve their digital marketing goals.

Interested in our services, or would like a customized quote for your business? Contact us today.