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Cigar Consultancy
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HAGOP KAPLO

HAGOP KAPLO

Operations manager
Al Ula,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dedicated and organized Project Manager and effective leader with over 15 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Multi Brand Manager

OKTO , TAWLAT FAYZA, PPL
Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
08.2022 - Current

• Handling all staffing responsibilities, including hiring, training, scheduling, and terminating,

  • Manage and oversee the entire restaurant operation,
  • Ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Assumes full responsibility for restaurant profit and loss by implementing various strategies and following cash control and security procedures
  • Improving revenue.
  • Work with management personnel to set targets and incentives to increase turnover and profitability of restaurant,
  • plan and organize restaurant events,
  • Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions of the restaurant.
  • Motivates and directs team members to exceed customer expectations with fast and friendly service in clean surroundings
  • Accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy by ensuring that invoices, transfers, and waste are entered, and accurate nightly inventory counts are completed and verified.

Restaurant Manager

Theo lounge ( The Zone ) Takhasausi
Riyadh, KSA
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Ensuring company policies are followed.
  • Training and developing new employees.
  • Business plan to reach yearly sales target
  • Increasing the sales up to 20 percent
  • Organizing catering events
  • Resolving customer issues to their overall satisfaction.
  • Ensuring product quality and availability.
  • Preparing and presenting employee reviews.
  • Organizing employee schedule.
  • Ensuring that health, safety, and security rules are followed.
  • Taking disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Motivating employees and ensuring a focus on the mission.
  • Maintaining stores to standards, including stocking and cleaning..
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Confident, proactive and willing to take on challenges.
  • Great listening skills and able to take direction from individuals in higher-level positions.

Outlet Manager

Burj Al Hamam Bistro
Riyadh, KSA
11.2020 - 11.2021

• Working with IT department and sales department in integrating aggregators into our systems.

  • Ensuring company policies are followed.
  • Training and developing new employees.

• Participate in task force to initiate HR E-services, financial system including POS and CRM.

  • Resolving customer issues to their overall satisfaction.
  • Ensuring product quality and availability.
  • Preparing and presenting employee reviews.
  • Organizing employee schedule.
  • Ensuring that health, safety, and security rules are followed.
  • Taking disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Motivating employees and ensuring a focus on the mission.
  • Maintaining stores to standards, including stocking and cleaning.
  • Completing tasks assigned by the general manager accurately and efficiently.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Confident, proactive and willing to take on challenges.
  • Great listening skills and able to take direction from individuals in higher-level positions.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Led a team of 40 staff.

Cigar Lounge Manager

Taylor's Churchill Lounge
yerevan, Armenia
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Ordering Custom made cuban Cigars and others.
  • Barista.
  • Cook.
  • Provides the guests about all the alcohol spirits.
  • Provides the guests about cigars.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and Cigar service.
  • Organized special events

Retail And Lounge Manager

Fidel Cigar Lounge
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • Close the shift on the POS terminal.
  • Business travel to cuba.
  • Provides the guests about the single malt bottels and all the types of spirits.
  • Provides the guests about cigars.
  • Barista.
  • Retail.
  • Prepare the sandwiches and the food platers.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Bite And Brew
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Close the shift on the POS terminal.
  • Oversea the dining area, supervises food and beverage service.
  • Provides feedback and coaching to the Team regularly.
  • Handle guest complaints.
  • Schedules periodic food and beverage service staff meetings to ensure correct interpretation of policies and obtain feedback from staff members.
  • Assist in planning regular and special event Menu

Floor Supervisor

Korus Japanese and Italian Luxury Lounge
Monot,Beirut, Lebanon
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Close the shift on the POS terminal.
  • Print closing report and drop the cash with the front office / accounts department.
  • Creates a positive team atmosphere among Team Members.
  • Treats all Team Members fairly, with respect.
  • Handle guest complaints.
  • Schedules periodic food and beverage service staff meetings to ensure correct interpretation of policies and obtain feedback from staff members.

• Briefing for the staff

• Provides guests about cigars

  • Managed fine dining experience to guarantee high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of menus including specials, advising and recommending food and beverage items to guests.

Floor manager

Toto cucina italiana
Dbayeh, the village, Lebanon
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Effectively managed teams of employees, providing ongoing training and guidance to maximise potential.
  • Motivated and lead team members to consistently exceed sales targets
  • Briefed team members prior to each shift, sharing business updates and addressing queries and concerns to promote transparent working relationships in store.
  • Manage inventory through stock control procedures, placing prompt refill orders to maximise sales opportunities.

Chef De Rang

Toto cucina italiana
Mar mekhael,Beirut, Lebanon
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Greeted and seated guests on arrival in line with company standards and procedures.
  • Served guests with understanding of current trends in F&B, wines and spirits.
  • Managed fine dining experience for average of tables to guarantee high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Attended to customer needs and queries relating to allergies and special dietary requirements.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer.
  • Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.

Chef De Partie

Smokeys B.B.Q
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Make sure to get the real smokey taste Dealing with the suppliers.
  • Managed food usage by first in, first out rule to adhere to expiration dates.
  • Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Team Leader

Abou Abdalah
Dora, Lebanon
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.

Waiter

Abou Abdalah Restaurant
Dora, Lebanon
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • Provided friendly and courteous service to all guests.
  • Warmly greeted guests within seconds of arrival to provide a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion.

Commis Chef

Linas Cafe
Beirut, Lebanon
12.2009 - 01.2011
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained strict food safety compliance within the kitchen through
  • Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances including grill, stove and oven.

Commis Chef

Douehi - Misk
Zalka, Lebanon
01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Kept a calm head in a fast-paced kitchen to deliver high quality dishes in a timely fashion.
  • Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Food and Beverage Management

university commercial luigi bocconi
Italy
01.2023 - 03.2023

Cooking Certifaction - Food And Beverage

CIT
Beirut
2013

BT3 Accounting And Computer Science

Mesrobian Technical College
Lebanon
2012

Skills

  • Leads by example
  • Team management
  • Eye for detail
  • Customer service
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Staff management
  • Service-oriented
  • Waste reduction
  • Passion for customer satisfaction

Date of birth and nationality

January 22,1993

Lebanese-Armenian

holding two passports

Languages

Arabic, Armenian
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Russian
Beginner
A1

Cigar Consultancy

  • Cigars and beverage menu
  • Combine drinks with cigars
  • Training the staff for high end cigar service and give them the correct knowledge about cigars
  • Business plan
  • Make sure to order the correct cigar accessories
  • Make sure to order the best cigars in the market

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - Food and Beverage Management

university commercial luigi bocconi
01.2023 - 03.2023

Area Multi Brand Manager

OKTO , TAWLAT FAYZA, PPL
08.2022 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Theo lounge ( The Zone ) Takhasausi
10.2021 - 09.2022

Outlet Manager

Burj Al Hamam Bistro
11.2020 - 11.2021

Cigar Lounge Manager

Taylor's Churchill Lounge
09.2020 - 11.2020

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Bite And Brew
09.2018 - 12.2018

Retail And Lounge Manager

Fidel Cigar Lounge
01.2018 - 10.2020

Floor Supervisor

Korus Japanese and Italian Luxury Lounge
01.2017 - 02.2018

Floor manager

Toto cucina italiana
01.2016 - 01.2017

Chef De Rang

Toto cucina italiana
01.2015 - 01.2016

Chef De Partie

Smokeys B.B.Q
01.2014 - 02.2015

Team Leader

Abou Abdalah
02.2013 - 01.2014

Waiter

Abou Abdalah Restaurant
01.2011 - 02.2013

Commis Chef

Linas Cafe
12.2009 - 01.2011

Commis Chef

Douehi - Misk
01.2008 - 02.2009

Cooking Certifaction - Food And Beverage

CIT

BT3 Accounting And Computer Science

Mesrobian Technical College
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