Elias Kennab
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in multi-unit management within the hospitality industry, excelling in purchasing negotiation and strategic planning. Proven leadership and team-building skills drive successful problem-solving and effective communication. Adept at public relations and social media marketing, with a focus on enhancing brand presence. Career goals include leveraging skills to lead innovative projects that foster growth and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
multi branch manager
Kitopi
Riyadh
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Supply Chain Manager
UAC
Riyadh
01.2022 - 01.2024
- -Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability without overstocking or understocking. Implement strategies to prevent inventory shortages or excesses.
- -Logistics and Distribution Coordination: Coordinate the transportation and delivery of goods from suppliers to warehouses and customers. Work with carriers, distributors, and transportation teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- -Supplier Relationship Management: Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure that they meet delivery deadlines, quality standards, and pricing agreements. Resolve any supply chain disruptions or issues that arise with suppliers.
- -Order Processing and Fulfillment: Supervise the order fulfillment process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products to customers. Oversee the processing of orders, shipping documentation, and invoicing.
- -Data Analysis and Reporting: Track key supply chain metrics (e.g., lead times, delivery performance, costs) and provide reports to management. Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
- -Team Supervision and Leadership: Lead and manage a team of supply chain associates, warehouse staff, or logistics personnel.
Restaurant manager
Sawari jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations for smooth restaurant functioning.
- Monitored stock levels regularly; minimised waste and over-ordering incidents.
- Trained new team members, enhanced service quality.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the restaurant premises, upheld reputation of establishment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Coordinated events and parties to increase restaurant revenue.
- Developed relationships with suppliers for better inventory management.
- Streamlined staff rotas to optimise efficiency.
- Increased table turnover rate with efficient floor management.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff; communicated updates and received feedback.
- Conducted regular inspections for adherence to food hygiene norms and standards.
- Ensured compliance to health and safety regulations for safe dining environment.
- Improved Front-of-House (FOH) staff productivity by elevating greeting and seating processes.
- Protected brand image by ensuring interior restaurant presentation was exceptionally maintained.
- Analysed operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service levels.
- Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
Floor Manager
ABA International SA Angelina Paris
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Sequence of service
- Customer service
- Training for employee FOH
- Up selling training
- Target sales
Food Beverage Coordinator
ABA International SA Angelina Paris
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Opening for Angelina outlet 250 cover with a rooftop
- Training with operation procedure
- Setup floor & kitchen Map
- Purchasing
Operations Supervisor
LEYLATI GROUP ( Catering & Restaurant)
Jeddah
01.2015 - 01.2017
Purchasing Supervisor
Ghia Holding
Beirut
01.2012 - 01.2015
Head Waiter
Eddésands Hotel & Wellness Resort
Jbeil District, Lebanon
01.2010 - 01.2012
waiter Food Server
blends hospitality cafe blanc & zaher el laymoun restaurant
Beirut
01.2005 - 01.2008
Education
Bachelor's degree - Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Hotellerie dekwaneh & C.I.T
01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
- Multi-Unit
- Hospitality Industry
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Social media marketing
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Certification
- Certificate Of Appreciation
- Saudi driver license
- Supportive Employee of the month
- Employee of the month
- Merit Certificate art Of service
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Timeline
multi branch manager
Kitopi
12.2024 - 04.2025
Supply Chain Manager
UAC
01.2022 - 01.2024
Restaurant manager
Sawari jeddah
01.2021 - 01.2022
Food Beverage Coordinator
ABA International SA Angelina Paris
01.2019 - 12.2019
Floor Manager
ABA International SA Angelina Paris
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operations Supervisor
LEYLATI GROUP ( Catering & Restaurant)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Purchasing Supervisor
Ghia Holding
01.2012 - 01.2015
Head Waiter
Eddésands Hotel & Wellness Resort
01.2010 - 01.2012
waiter Food Server
blends hospitality cafe blanc & zaher el laymoun restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor's degree - Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Hotellerie dekwaneh & C.I.T
01.2004 - 01.2007
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