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Joseph Nasr

Joseph Nasr

Snr F&B Business Development Manager
Riyadh-KSA

Summary

Dedicated food & beverage professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager - B&D

Kudu Corporation- Kudu & Alkhafeef
Riyadh, 01
12.2021 - Current
  • Used multiple sources of information and broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • Developed and implemented plans to qualify alternate suppliers or new materials for manufacturing.
  • Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
  • Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
  • Created process recipes and conducted statistical analysis to define specifications and determine equipment capabilities.
  • Coordinated with purchasing department to identify new materials and technology.
  • Negotiated manufacturing service agreements and quality standards.

Brand Standards & Development Manager

Kudu Corporation; Kudu & Alkhafeef 
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Implemented new product development process for Kudu & Alkhafeef that with new menu items which resulted into 3 years company wide growth.
  • Enhanced brand's operations standards by identifying key tools to help drive consistent execution across all 300 restaurants.
  • Standardized new equipment & stainless designs for a better ergonomic kitchen layout, more efficient operations food flow.
  • Developed PREMIUM range menu that contributed to 15% comp sales in 2020.
  • Developed coffee platform for Kudu.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Operations & Business Development Manager

Burger King-Lebanon
05.2012 - 10.2016
  • Developed brand from 17 restaurants to 26 in 4 years.
  • Launched promotion that broke company sales record.
  • Implemented 3 unique rest concepts including; BK food truck.
  • Improved brand's P&L from 2% operating to 8% in 4 years.
  • Created 2 new sandwiches that were launched worldwide.
  • Developed 100+ crew to managers’ positions in 4 years span.
  • Implemented restaurant scorecard that resulted in 3 yr consecutive target achievement.
  • Recognized by BKC as third best franchises in customer service results.
  • Recognized as best ops manager for 2012 among Middle East region.

Area Coach of Operations

Burger King-Kuwait
01.2011 - 04.2012
  • Managed 10 restaurant’s area and achieved highest scorecard among 10 other areas for 2 consecutive quarters.
  • Trained 3 area coaches on handling & improving area results.
  • Developed robust visit system that provided consistent operations improvement & control.

Brand Trainer

Burger King Kuwait
06.2008 - 12.2011
  • Developed training curriculum and pathway from crew to area coach level.
  • Developed over 200+ crew to managerial positions through management training programs.
  • Won the training manager of the year 2010 for the continuous improvement & support of franchisees best practices in the Middle Eastern region.

Work History

<p>K-Grill, Bucharest, Romania. </p>

F&B consultant
01.2017 - 03.2017

Consultancy services; menu restructuring, concept streamlining, potential franchising.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Castle College of Management Sciences
01.2012 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Antonine Sisters School
Ghazir
07.1999 - 07.1999

Skills

    Communication

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Certification

Agile Project Management Foundation-lynda.com

Timeline

Senior Manager - B&D

Kudu Corporation- Kudu & Alkhafeef
12.2021 - Current

Brand Standards & Development Manager

Kudu Corporation; Kudu & Alkhafeef 
09.2017 - 12.2021

Agile Project Management Foundation-lynda.com

01-2017

Project Management Foundation-lynda.com

01-2017

2016 Microsoft Project Management Essentials-lynda.com

01-2017

Certified Operations Master-Burger King Corporation

01-2015

Operations & Business Development Manager

Burger King-Lebanon
05.2012 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Castle College of Management Sciences
01.2012 - 07.2015

Area Coach of Operations

Burger King-Kuwait
01.2011 - 04.2012

Brand Trainer

Burger King Kuwait
06.2008 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Antonine Sisters School
07.1999 - 07.1999
Joseph NasrSnr F&B Business Development Manager