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Education
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Med Abdeljalil Mouhsen

Med Abdeljalil Mouhsen

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Talented Mixologist offering over 9 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse Drinks. Capable of motivating employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. with proven hospitality expertise to provide first-class customer experiences. Combines exceptional planning, strategy and leadership abilities to build successful service teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Jigger & Tamper, Coffee-Bar.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2021 - Current
  • ensuring compliance to sanitation, hygiene, health and safety legislation and organisational and quality requirements and working policies and procedures.
  • manage the design, planning, costing and pricing of menus
  • manage and co-ordinate food and drinks/beverages preparation
  • quality management of food and drinks/beverages
  • investigate and resolve customer complaints
  • effective liaison, support and assistance with the remainder of organisation
  • allocate workloads to team members
  • supervise, manage and direct the overall performance of the team
  • subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
  • maintaining accurate records and accounts as required and reporting as agreed
  • set an example for team members of commitment, work ethic and habits and personal character
  • responsibly use resources and control expenses to operate within budgetary controls
  • adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

Production Planner

Meg Production
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developing production schedules.
  • Monitoring production processes.
  • Determining equipment requirements.
  • Scheduling work shifts.
  • Monitoring material supplies.
  • Organizing project paperwork.
  • Troubleshooting production issues.
  • Preparing performance reports.

Assistant Manager

Lezzetli, Turkish Restaurant.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the cafe
  • Hire and onboard new wait staff and baristas
  • Train employees on drinks preparation and proper use of coffee equipment
  • Coordinate with vendors and order supplies, as needed (like takeaway cups, coffee, milk and other ingredients)
  • Maintain updated records of daily, weekly and monthly revenues and expenses
  • Add new menu items based on seasonality and customers' preferences (for example vegan coffee drinks)
  • Advise staff on the best ways to resolve issues with clients and deliver excellent customer service
  • Ensure all cafe areas are clean and tidy
  • Nurture friendly relationships with customers to increase loyalty and boost our reputation

Head Bartender

Palmeraie Country Club.
Bouskoura, Morocco
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Training new employees on company procedures and policies
  • Serving as a liaison between the manager and other staff members
  • Creating new alcoholic beverages or updating existing recipes based on customer requests
  • Overseeing the inventory of liquor in the bar, ordering new supplies when necessary, and organizing storage space for bottles
  • Managing all bar operations including staff scheduling, inventory, ordering supplies, and creating drink specials
  • Ensuring that customers receive prompt attention from waitstaff and bartenders
  • Maintaining cleanliness of bar area and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions for patrons
  • Determining when to stop serving alcohol to patrons who have had too much to drink
  • Preparing drink orders for patrons, including mixing beverages and serving them to customers

Business Partner

We Never Close The bar
Marrakech, Morocco
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Supervises the mobile bartenders whenever they are out on fieldwork
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
  • Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
  • In charge of trying out new recipes and blends to promote the company's image
  • Responsible for ensuring that all equipment are in place and are working in readiness for any field work

Assistant Brand Ambassador

Foods & Goods "MONIN''
Bouskoura, Morocco
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Attracted customers through new event concepts and interesting discussion topics.
  • Promoted brand identity by maintaining consistent visual merchandising through .
  • Anticipated customer needs, going above and beyond to navigate objections and close sales.
  • Grew sales revenue in line with personal and team targets.
  • Train employees on drinks preparation and proper use of coffee equipment

Mixology Bartender

Maison B , Nightclub & lounge.
Casablanca, Morocco
07.2015 - 05.2016
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Cultivated welcoming atmosphere by warmly greeting customers and establishing strong rapport.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Maintaining a well stocked bar, including all ingredients needed to prepare signature drinks and standard drink orders
  • Preparing non-alcoholic beverages such as smoothies, coffee, tea, juice, etc. for patrons
  • Preparing alcoholic drinks by mixing ingredients such as liquor, beer, wine, juice, etc.
  • Preparing non-alcoholic beverages such as smoothies, coffee, tea, juice, etc. for patrons
  • Preparing specialty drinks such as margaritas, martinis, daiquiris, etc. according to recipes provided by management
  • Setting up bar stations with supplies such as glasses, mixers, bottles of liquor, beers on tap, etc.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized bar area to ensure a safe environment for customers
  • Consulting with customers on their drink orders to ensure they are served correctly and efficiently
  • Mixing ingredients in accordance with recipes to create special drinks or cocktails

Bartender

La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
Casablanca, Morocco
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
  • Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
  • Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
  • Plan and present bar menu
  • Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
  • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
  • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
  • Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Barback

La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
Casablanca, Morocco
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
  • Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.

Restaurant Supervisor

La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
Casablanca, Morocco
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Strategically planned and reviewed restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
  • Ensured exceptional health and safety standards by closely monitoring restaurant operations.
  • Led motivated teams of front- and back-of-house staff, achieving high-quality standards and service.
  • Recruited and trained new employees, offering ongoing support and guidance to maintain first-class customer service.

Runner

La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
Casablanca, Morocco
02.2013 - 04.2013
  • Anticipated and planned for operational issues to keep things running smoothly.
  • Delivered friendly, attention and professional customer service while completing tasks.
  • Prepared spaces for safe and orderly use for range of professionals.
  • Responded to emergency and urgent issues as reliable team member.
  • Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accurately
  • Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
  • Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
  • Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
  • Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
  • Remove dirty dishes and utensils
  • Answer guests' questions about ingredients and menu items
  • Inform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
  • Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets

Car Rental agent

Regalo Car
Casablanca, Morocco
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Processing paperwork such as collecting signatures and scanning IDs to ensure compliance with local laws
  • Communicating with customers to answer questions and address concerns about their reservations or rental vehicles
  • Explaining insurance coverage, including deductible requirements and optional coverage available for an additional fee
  • Helping customers choose a vehicle that meets their needs, based on factors such as price, mileage allowance, and number of seatbelts
  • Providing customers with directions to their destinations using maps or other tools such as GPS devices
  • Explaining local traffic laws and regulations, such as speed limits and fines for parking violations
  • Arranging for repairs to damaged vehicles or arranging for replacements when vehicles are totalled
  • Coordinating with auto repair shops to schedule maintenance or repairs for vehicles

Call Centre Representative

Moroccall
Casablanca, Morocco
07.2012 - 10.2012
  • Take customer calls and provide accurate, satisfactory answers to their queries and concerns
  • De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied customers, offering patient assistance and support
  • Call clients and customers to inform them about the company's new products, services and policies
  • Guide callers through troubleshooting, navigating the company site or using the products or services
  • Review customer or client accounts, providing updates and information about billing, shipping, warranties and other account items

Team Worker

McDonald's
Casablanca, Morocco
07.2011 - 10.2011
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Leveraged strong ambition and business acumen, regularly exceeding targets and expectations.
  • Prepared and packaged orders with precise presentation skills.
  • Offered exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma - Sports

Sports High School, Casablanca

Economics Sciences

University of Hassan II , Casablanca

Diploma - Management & Marketing

Institute of Management, Casablanca

Skills

  • Operations oversight
  • Project budgeting
  • Cocktail list development
  • Employee training
  • Strong communication
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Inventory control
  • Complex negotiations
  • Visual design
  • Branding strategies
  • Employee feedback management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Waste reduction
  • Recruitment

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Beginner

Timeline

Co-Founder - Jigger & Tamper, Coffee-Bar.
04.2021 - Current
Production Planner - Meg Production
11.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager - Lezzetli, Turkish Restaurant.
11.2019 - 10.2020
Head Bartender - Palmeraie Country Club.
06.2018 - 05.2019
Business Partner - We Never Close The bar
07.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant Brand Ambassador - Foods & Goods "MONIN''
06.2016 - 06.2017
Mixology Bartender - Maison B , Nightclub & lounge.
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bartender - La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
09.2014 - 06.2015
Barback - La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
06.2014 - 08.2014
Restaurant Supervisor - La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
05.2013 - 05.2014
Runner - La Bodega, Spanish Restaurant.
02.2013 - 04.2013
Car Rental agent - Regalo Car
10.2012 - 01.2013
Call Centre Representative - Moroccall
07.2012 - 10.2012
Team Worker - McDonald's
07.2011 - 10.2011
Sports High School - High School Diploma, Sports
University of Hassan II - , Economics Sciences
Institute of Management - Diploma, Management & Marketing
Med Abdeljalil Mouhsen