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Education
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Hi, I’m

Ahmed Alaa

Operations Manager
Jubail
Ahmed Alaa

Summary

Having always been a fan of the dynamic work environment, iam pleased to be able to offer a number of bespoke skills within the food and beverages industry,not only has my past employment focused upon this sector but i have bolstered my hands on experience with numerous training courses and certifications over the years,this makes me an ideal candidate for a management position , im also looking to pass my knowledge off to others who may be just entering this amazing environment. im also known for my hard work , my excellent communication skills and my ability to cater to the needs of the individual customer, i believe that all of these talents are absolutely essential in our modern times.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Innovations Trading Co ( The Burger Stop Restaurants - Cakes & More shop )
Jubail - Dammam - Al khobar

Operations Manager
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Reviewing financial reports to identify ways to improve profitability.
  • Establishing long-term business goals and objectives to improve the overall performance of the restaurant.
  • Developed systems to track and log work issues.
  • Maintaining communication with vendors to ensure that food supplies are adequate and prices are competitive.
  • Monitoring restaurants operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards
  • Hiring and training new employees as well as terminating workers who are consistently underperforming or disruptive.
  • Managing the scheduling of employees to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours without over staffing during slow times.
  • Reviewing menus with chefs to ensure food quality standards are being met and create new items to attract new and more customers.
  • Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
  • Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.
  • Dealing with all delivery Apps and continuous communication with account managers.
  • Review the profit and loss report monthly to make sure we are on the right track.
  • I opened The Burger Stop branch in dammam, so i have the experience and tools that make me qualified to help the company in opening any future restaurant.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

Alreem Village Hotel
Jubail

Cost Controller
01.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
  • Provide analysis of F&B stores consumption to handle the ordering of Food and Beverage as accurately as possible.
  • Analyze all food and beverage costs on a monthly basis and making recommendation of alternatives on cost savings.
  • Maintain the food and Beverage costs updated on a daily basis.
  • Establish and maintain a database for food and beverage inventory stock including up-to-date pricing.
  • Coordinate, attend and monitor all food and beverage physical inventories to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensure proper storage and issuance of all food and beverage items.
  • Establish and maintain a cost allocation transfer system for food and beverage supplies to the various departments.
  • Assist management in menu costing in order to establish menu item sale prices.
  • Carry out spot-checks on the hotel stores rotating stock-takes.
  • Approve all store requisitions.
  • Account and monitor for any stock transfer between hotels.
  • Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling price.
  • Perform test checking on the receiving of goods at the hotel to ensure that the procedures are followed correctly.
  • Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets.
  • Randomly test the inventory of outlets by reconciling the opening stock with the closing stock, taking account of store issues and sales.

Alreem Village Hotel
Jubail

Accounts Payable Supervisor
05.2017 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
  • Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
  • Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
  • Verifies payments before controllers signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
  • Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records.
  • Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Alreem Village Hotel
Jubail

Purchasing Assistant
05.2017 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors.
  • Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department.
  • Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts.
  • Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies.

educational platform
Cairo

Part- Time Lecturer in Accounting and Economics
02.2016 - 12.2018

Sultana Ice Cream
Cairo

Payables Accountant
01.2016 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements.
  • Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Maintaining historical records.
  • Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks.
  • Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
  • Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.
  • Continuing to improve the payment process.

Royal House Market
Cairo

Inventory Stocker
06.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Attended and participated in sales meetings to stay abreast of current offers and product issues.
  • Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
  • Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Receive merchandise that comes into the warehouse and ensure that the merchandise is unloaded and stored according to established procedure.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the store and enhance the appearance of the store by adopting the most appropriate display techniques.

Education

Faculty of Commerce - Ain Shams University
Cairo

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
04.2001

University Overview

Good

Cambridge Training College Britian
Cairo

MBA from Accounting And Finance
12.2018 - 01.2019

University Overview

Excellent

IBS Training Academy
Cairo

Diploma from Restaurant And Food Services Management
09.2021 - 10.2022

University Overview

Excellent

Arab Association of Chartered Accoutants
Egypt

Fellowship from Accounting And Finance
07.2020 - 08.2020

Skills

    Team oriented

Multi tasking

Problem solving and conflict management

Creativity

Verbal communication

Customer service

Attention to details

Positive attitude

Commercial awarness

Cost reduction and containment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft powerpoint

Microsoft outlook

Material Control System

Sun System

Foodics

Interests

Sports

Travel

Reading

Video games

Going to the gym

Timeline

Operations Manager

Food Innovations Trading Co ( The Burger Stop Restaurants - Cakes & More shop )
01.2022 - Current

IBS Training Academy

Diploma from Restaurant And Food Services Management
09.2021 - 10.2022

Arab Association of Chartered Accoutants

Fellowship from Accounting And Finance
07.2020 - 08.2020

Cost Controller

Alreem Village Hotel
01.2019 - 12.2021

Cambridge Training College Britian

MBA from Accounting And Finance
12.2018 - 01.2019

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Alreem Village Hotel
05.2017 - 12.2021

Purchasing Assistant

Alreem Village Hotel
05.2017 - 01.2019

Part- Time Lecturer in Accounting and Economics

educational platform
02.2016 - 12.2018

Payables Accountant

Sultana Ice Cream
01.2016 - 03.2017

Inventory Stocker

Royal House Market
06.2012 - 08.2014

Faculty of Commerce - Ain Shams University

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Ahmed AlaaOperations Manager