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Hilal  Safi

Hilal Safi

Riyadh,Lebanon

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in team leadership, cost control, and business development within the hospitality sector. Demonstrates a strong track record in cost reduction and financial management, effectively managing budgets and vendor relationships to drive organizational success. Committed to leveraging skills in vendor management and budget management to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic growth objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of operations

Abucci KSA
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - Current
  • Fostered a positive work environment with open communication channels.
  • Devised contingency plans, preparing for potential crises or disruptions.
  • Prioritised client satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality services.
  • Oversaw facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Introduced cost-saving measures to reduce overheads.
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring smooth business continuity.
  • Developed supplier partnerships for improved supply chain management.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing optimal pricing and terms.

Operations Manager

Swar Group
Riyadh
06.2021 - 08.2023

The restaurants Under Swar Group:
-Le Vert (International cuisine)

- Pam & Cow (Burgers)
- Dear You (Signature Coffee Shop)
- Mutabaqia (Traditional Saudi food)


Tasks Accomplishing:

  • Supervise all restaurant activities and ensure compliance to all company standards to increase all sales and prepare various reports accurately and within time frame.
  • Prepare the opening of Pam & Cow restaurant.
  • Administer performance of all service and Kitchen staff and schedule and evaluate all restaurant operations.
  • Provide training to all employees and maintain all work according to required policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of all food and beverage trends.
  • Manage all shifts for restaurant operations and schedule all process and maintain cleanliness at all times and assist to resolve all complaints and maintain food quality at all times.
  • Responsible for the overall business functions of keeping the restaurants running. These tasks include ordering, financial planning, supervising employees, maintaining sanitation standards in public areas and kitchen or beverage preparation areas, and monitoring safety.
  • Keep Track of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sales of all outlets and work closely with all the Branches team members to reach the Sales targets.

Operations Manager

Mitsu-ya Group
Beirut-Gemmayze
08.2018 - 05.2021

The restaurants under Mitsu-ya :
- Ramen-Ya (Japanese noodles)
- Yakiniku (Japanese Grill)
- Mitsuya (authentic Japanese)


Tasks Accomplishing:

  • Planning and Defining Scope of work.
  • Restaurants opening.
  • Overseeing inventory.
  • Overseeing purchasing.
  • Activity Planning and Sequencing.
  • Schedule preparation and implementation.
  • Human resources tasks include determining needs, hiring employees, overseeing assignment of employees and planning staff development.
  • Cost Estimating.
  • Participate in budget planning.
  • Involved in high management decisions.
  • Implement policies and procedures.
  • Playing a key role in budgeting.
  • Controlling costs and keeping the organization on track financially.
  • Working with Vendors.
  • Controlling Quality.
  • Involved in all marketing strategies.

Project Manager

Hanad Group
Riyadh-KSA, Saudi Arabia
04.2007 - 04.2018

The restaurants under Hanad are:
- Lenôtre (Project Manager)
- Le Relais de Entrecote
- Breakfast to Breakfast (B to B)



  • Activity Planning and Sequencing.
  • Developing Schedules.
  • Cost Estimating.
  • Developing a Budget.
  • Documentation.
  • Creating Charts and Schedules.
  • Risk Analysis.
  • Managing Risks and Issues.
  • Monitoring and Reporting Progress.
  • Team Leadership.
  • Working with Vendors.
  • Controlling Quality.

Restaurant Manager

KAAKAT Restaurants
Riyadh-KSA
08.2005 - 03.2007
  • Training for all the staff members of kaakat restaurants.
  • Responsible for food quality in the stores.
  • Responsible of the inventories for all stores.
  • Coordinate, manage and monitor the working of various departments in the organization.
  • Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products.
  • Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.
  • Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.
  • Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

Assistant Manager

KAAKAT ACHRAFIEH
Beirut-Ashrafieh
02.2003 - 05.2005
  • Helping customers find products.
  • Answering questions that customers have about the products.
  • In charge of the cash register, to ring up purchases.
  • Responsible for stocking store shelves with new product inventory.

Kitchen Crew

Bhamdoun-Lebanon
06.2000 - 09.2002

Education

Hotel Management Diploma -

Skills

  • TEAM LEADER
  • COST CONTROL
  • COST REDUCTION
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
  • VENDOR MANAGEMENT
  • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • BUDGET MANAGEMENT
  • HOSPITALITY

Languages

Arabic
English
French

Personal Information

Custom

Hilal , Safi, Riyadh, Lebanon, Hilal-safi@hotmail.com, private- Lebanese & Saudi, 00966551330944, Riyadh Region

Timeline

Head of operations

Abucci KSA
10.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Swar Group
06.2021 - 08.2023

Operations Manager

Mitsu-ya Group
08.2018 - 05.2021

Project Manager

Hanad Group
04.2007 - 04.2018

Restaurant Manager

KAAKAT Restaurants
08.2005 - 03.2007

Assistant Manager

KAAKAT ACHRAFIEH
02.2003 - 05.2005

Kitchen Crew

06.2000 - 09.2002

Hotel Management Diploma -

Hilal Safi