Summary
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Work History
Education
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Michel Abi Zeid Daou

Michel Abi Zeid Daou

Riyadh,SAUDI ARABIA

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience working in the food and beverage field and offering focused leadership to drive sales and profitability in highly competitive markets. People-oriented with a strong passion for providing exceptional customer services

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABDULMOHSEN AL HOKAIR GRP, SUGARMOO KSA
RIYADH , SAUDI ARABIA
2018.09 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue from 235k SAR to 660k SAR
  • Conducted P&L performance analysis and troubleshoots areas of interest while assisting in developing appropriate solutions to identified problems and opportunities
  • Managed total restaurant operations in areas of staff management, customer relations, vendor relations, inventory control, and purchasing of food, beverages
  • Worked with chefs to design menus that were both cost-effective and pleasing to customers
  • Balanced controllable expenses and budgeting to regain profitability
  • Effectively assured appropriate staff hiring, training and development
  • Insured the compliance of local, state, and federal laws.


www.sugarmoo.com

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

CFG COMMODITY FOOD GROUP
BEIRUT , LEBANON
2016.04 - 2018.08
  • Achieved an annual net sales revenue of 3 million dollars
  • In charge of selling company products across Lebanon including milk powder, raw nuts, sugar, butter
  • Maintain a collection ratio of less than two months in portfolio
  • Responsible for company's account receivables and collection
  • Ensure proper inventory across all products and maintained continuous availability year long
  • Lead a distribution channel to achieve on time order delivery to all clients


https://cfg-sal.com/

OWNER

ARABIST-LEBANESE FINE DINING & DRAFT - RESTAURANT
JOUNIEH , LEBANON
2011.03 - 2016.02
  • Managed budget for: purchasing, inventory, payroll, and cost
  • Assisted in the creation of diverse menus designed to cater for all tastes
  • Ensured high standards of hygiene and presentation in the preparation and service of food and beverages
  • Responsible for the hiring and training of quality staff dedicated to meeting customer needs


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063692346388&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Event Manager

CATE IN STYLE - CATERING
BEIRUT , LEBANON
2010.05 - 2013.10


  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.

Head of Operations

BLENDS-WATERLEMON, CAFE BLANC, LIVING COLORS
, LEBANON
2007.01 - 2013.09

WATERLEMON, HIGH END BOUTIQUE RESTAURANT

CAFE BLANC, LEBANESE FINE DINING

LIVING COLORS, CASUAL DINER


  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Operations Manager

PANGEA-LUXURY RESORT (BLENDS)
JIYEH , LEBANON
2007.06 - 2009.06

· Planned and executed catered events from start to finish

· Worked closely with internal & external event planning organizers and client groups for effective implementation plans.

· Established staff schedules, task assignments, equipment allocation to ensure conformance with department’s objectives

· Managed daily operations, sales payroll, budgets, inventory, and food costs


- NB : During summer season

Restaurant Manager

BLENDS WATERLEMON & CYAN RESORT
, LEBANON
2005.04 - 2007.01

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

BLENDS - WATERLEMON BOUTIQUE RESTAURANT
, LEBANON
2004.02 - 2005.07

WAITER

ROADSTER DINER
JAL EL DIB , LEBANON
1999.05 - 2001.12

WAITER

SCHTROUMPH
GEMAYZEH , LEBANON
1998.08 - 1999.03

Education

MBA - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Lebanese International University
2006.09 - 2007.12

BA - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Lebanese International University
JBEIL-LEBANON
2002.06 - 2005.06

High School Diploma - COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Saint Joseph School
CORNET CHEHWAN - LEBANON
1985.06 - 2000.06

Skills

  • HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
  • LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT
  • BUDGETING
  • WORK FLOW PLANNING
  • RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Timeline

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABDULMOHSEN AL HOKAIR GRP, SUGARMOO KSA
2018.09 - Current

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

CFG COMMODITY FOOD GROUP
2016.04 - 2018.08

OWNER

ARABIST-LEBANESE FINE DINING & DRAFT - RESTAURANT
2011.03 - 2016.02

Event Manager

CATE IN STYLE - CATERING
2010.05 - 2013.10

Operations Manager

PANGEA-LUXURY RESORT (BLENDS)
2007.06 - 2009.06

Head of Operations

BLENDS-WATERLEMON, CAFE BLANC, LIVING COLORS
2007.01 - 2013.09

MBA - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Lebanese International University
2006.09 - 2007.12

Restaurant Manager

BLENDS WATERLEMON & CYAN RESORT
2005.04 - 2007.01

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

BLENDS - WATERLEMON BOUTIQUE RESTAURANT
2004.02 - 2005.07

BA - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Lebanese International University
2002.06 - 2005.06

WAITER

ROADSTER DINER
1999.05 - 2001.12

WAITER

SCHTROUMPH
1998.08 - 1999.03

High School Diploma - COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Saint Joseph School
1985.06 - 2000.06
Michel Abi Zeid Daou