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General Manager
HAL Hospitality & ManagementGeneral Manager
Oct. 2023Qataro I have focused on enhancing profitability in a challenging environment characterized by high overhead and limited income. Through strategic initiatives, I successfully: o Increased Revenue: Identified and opened new revenue streams, contributing to overall income growth. o Cost Reduction: Implemented cost-cutting measures that significantly reduced overhead expenses without compromising service quality. o Operational Efficiency: Streamlined operations to improve productivity and enhance guest satisfaction. o Conducted Research: Undertook in-depth research to analyze market trends and customer preferences, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning. o Cross-Department Collaboration: Worked closely with all departments to prepare them for challenges, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment on goals. o My efforts have resulted in a more sustainable business model, positioning the company for future growth. o Started the catering line and built a good subcontract list in a short period time with DHL, Qatar Energy, Shell … o Additional section, I have created the bakery section in our kitchens and started to supply many coffeeshops o Contracted with Almeera Goods to supply bakery items Chelow Kabab Mistooran Tsuki HAL Kitchens (Cloud Kitchen) • JPB • Farooj_t • Chickee Picky • Bites & more
Senior Operations Manager
Global Corp GroupSenior Operations Manager
Aug. 2020 - Oct. 2023United Arab EmiratesResponsible for delivering profits across 5 Brands (72 stores, 640 employees) and consistently managing and growing the group brands. • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new economic climate and offset the recession with smart investments (land grabs, store consolidation), innovation (Virtual Kitchens, Menu Development), cost cutting (efficient teams, food cost), and business development (delivery, transaction) • Future proof the business through talent development, supply chain planning, and accurate P&L forecasting/ budgeting. Key Achievements: o Increased EBITDA by over 29% and sales growth by over 55% since 2020. o Successfully Launched 9 new stores, and 5 new brands. o Developed the SOPs & the group franchise plan
F&B Operations Manager
Baniyas Investment and Development CompanyF&B Operations Manager
Mar. 2016 - Jul. 2020United Arab Emirates• Led F&B Operations for 7 branches in UAE with 150 staff, overseeing brands like SacWich and Tutti Giorni. • Successfully turned a 4 Million AED loss into 1 Million AED net profit within a year of taking over the group brands. • Launched Milano Coffee House franchise in UAE and expanded branches for Pasta Tutti Giorni and SacWich.
Operations Manager
Shawarma Time InternationalOperations Manager
May. 2014 - Feb. 2016UAE• Managed operations for 7 branches in UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain with 95 staff members. • Led annual budgeting and developed strategies resulting in increased efficiency and profitability. • Successfully expanded franchise department and operations to 2 new countries in the GCC region.
Food & Beverage Manager
Goto King Restaurants L.L.CFood & Beverage Manager
Sep. 2010 - May. 2014UAEGoto King Restaurants LLC Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sales & Marketing Specialist
ISO Group IncSales & Marketing Specialist
May. 2008 - Dec. 2009United States-Florida
Food & Beverage Manager
Al-Abraaj RestaurantFood & Beverage Manager
Sep. 2003 - May. 2008Manama, Bahrain
Restaurant Manager
Le Royal Hotels and resorts -HAMMAMETRestaurant Manager
Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2003Amman, Jordan
Restaurant Manager
Mövenpick Hotels & ResortsRestaurant Manager
Apr. 2000 - Jul. 2002Dead Sea, Jordan
Waiter/Acting as Captain
USA Air Force Special CommandWaiter/Acting as Captain
Jan. 1999 - Sep. 1999Jordan

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