Aly Abdallah
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in sales growth strategies, risk management proficiency, and budget control aptitude. Demonstrates exceptional skills in crisis management, delegation mastery, and performance metrics tracking. Proficient in P and L management, decision-making competency, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Adept at marketing, office management, and customer service. Career goal includes leveraging comprehensive skill set to drive organizational success and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Olive Garden Director of Operation - KSA
Asla Company
Riyadh, KSA
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: (Boudle Group)
- Report directs to CEO of the Group
- Handling all procedure of opening
- Making all the orders local & overseas
- Hiring all the management team for the restaurant and all the department assistant
- Interviewing all the staff local and overseas
- Communicated with Olive Garden International (Darden Group)
- Responsible for each restaurant and catering operations, staff development, marketing and visual appearance for the same
- Responsible to meet or exceed budgeted sales and P&L performance by ensuring cost effectiveness
- Keeps abreast of competitor activities
- Tracks and keeps updated for the development
- Responsible for the midyear appraisal for all Restaurant Managers
- Conducts interviews and application procedures for hiring restaurant managers
- Arranges monthly reports to the Branch General Manager and each International Franchiser
- Establish any current and long-range objectives and setting of the adequate product sales and marketing plans for future developments
- Stays abreast of current trends in the industry and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on the organization
- (Boudle Group)
Chuck E Cheese Operation Manager - KSA
Unique Hospitality Company
Riyadh, KSA
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: (Safari Group)
- Reports directly to the Company General Manager
- Direct contact for International Franchiser Chuck E Chesse USA
- Accountable for overall operations in the Kingdom and manages all Game & food sales and costs for all the Units
- Responsible for each restaurant and catering operations, staff development, marketing and visual appearance for the same
- Responsible to meet or exceed budgeted sales and P&L performance by ensuring cost effectiveness
- Keeps abreast of competitor activities
- Tracks and keeps updated for the development
- Responsible for the midyear appraisal for all Restaurant Managers
- Conducts interviews and application procedures for hiring restaurant managers
- Arranges monthly reports to the Branch General Manager and each International Franchiser
- Establish any current and long-range objectives and setting of the adequate product sales and marketing plans for future developments
- Stays abreast of current trends in the industry and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on the organization
- (Safari Group)
UAE TGI FRiDAY'S Operation Manager
Kuwait Food Company
UAE, UAE
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - UAE
- Reports directly to the Casual Dining Manager and UAE General Manager
- Direct contact for International Franchiser such as Carlson USA for TGI Friday
- Working with all the International Franchiser for target business developments and new openings
- Accountable for overall operations and manages all food costs for all the chains
- Responsible for each restaurant and catering operations, staff development, marketing and visual appearance for the same
- Responsible to meet or exceed budgeted sales and P&L performance by ensuring cost effectiveness
- Keeps abreast of competitor activities
- Tracks and keeps updated for the development of each casual dining
- Responsible for the midyear appraisal for all Restaurant Managers
- Conducts interviews and application procedures for hiring restaurant managers
- Arranges monthly reports to the Branch General Manager and each International Franchiser
- Establish any current and long-range objectives and setting of the adequate product sales and marketing plans for future developments
- Stays abreast of current trends in the industry and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on the organization
- (AMERICANA) - UAE
Area Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - UAE
- Reports directly to Casual Dining Director Of Operation
- Adopted sustainable practices within the organization enhancing corporate social responsibility image.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards to maintain brand reputation.
- Handled crisis situations promptly and efficiently, minimising potential risk or damage.
- Oversaw successful product launches contributing to increased market share.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, leading to increased staff satisfaction.
- Managed budgets effectively, maintaining financial health of designated area stores.
Restaurant Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Dubai, UAE
07.2004 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - UAE
- Reports directly to the Area Manager
Restaurant Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Cairo, Egypt
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - Egypt
- Reports directly to the Area Manager
Floor Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Cairo, Egypt
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - Egypt
Shift Supervisor - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Ciaro, Egypt
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - Egypt
Waiter/Coach - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
Cairo, Egypt
02.1997 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: (AMERICANA) - Egypt
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Helwan University
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales growth strategies
- Risk management proficiency
- Budget control aptitude
- Crisis management expertise
- Delegation mastery
- Performance metrics tracking
- P and L management
- Decision-Making competency
- Strategic mergers and acquisitions
- Marketing
- Office Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- Coach Seminar 1999
- NSO - any store opening 1999
- Dining Room Leadership 2005
- Restaurant Manager Seminar 2007
- Food Safety Seminar 2009
- Area Manager Workshop 2010
- HASSP Certified Seminar 2011
- Fridays Leadership Workshop 2013
- Time Management Seminar 2014
- Fridays People Bootcamp 2014
- Operation Manager Workshop 2016
- Project Management Professional (PMP) 2024
- AI Professional Certificate 2025
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Native
Personal Information
- Age: 45
- Height: 5'3"
- Citizenship: Egyptian
- Date of birth: 10/15/74
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Muslim
Timeline
Olive Garden Director of Operation - KSA
Asla Company
08.2022 - 04.2025
Chuck E Cheese Operation Manager - KSA
Unique Hospitality Company
07.2019 - 07.2022
UAE TGI FRiDAY'S Operation Manager
Kuwait Food Company
01.2016 - 06.2019
Area Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
01.2010 - 12.2015
Restaurant Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
07.2004 - 12.2009
Restaurant Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
01.2003 - 06.2004
Floor Manager - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
01.2000 - 12.2003
Shift Supervisor - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
01.1999 - 12.1999
Waiter/Coach - TGI Friday
Kuwait Food Company
02.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Helwan University
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