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Niveen Yahiya Zakary El Attar

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia Riyadh
Niveen Yahiya Zakary El Attar

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic business planning, leadership, and client account management. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, customer relationship management systems, and strategic planning software. Adept at promoting and ensuring client satisfaction through effective delegating, diplomatic communication, and constructive criticism. Proven track record in policy formulation, contract negotiations, and public relations oversight. Skilled in digital marketing, supply chain management, and P&L accountability. Committed to establishing superior standards of service and driving organisational success through innovative marketing strategies and operational support.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Barakah Caravan import food company
Riyadh, Riyadh Region

Office Manager CEO
01.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • CEO Office Manager will play vital role in establishment and operational launch of new food and beverage company specializing in catering and restaurant services. This position requires dynamic individual with strong background in hospitality management, business operations, and pre-opening experience to ensure successful launch and long-term sustainability of company
    keys Responsibilities:
    Strategic Planning:
    Pre-Opening Operations:
    Staffing and Training:
    Menu Development:
    Business Operations:
    Marketing and Branding:
    Financial Oversight:
    Customer Experience Management:
    Networking and Partnerships:
  • Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process.
  • Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Strategised long-term goals and objectives with steady focus on mission accomplishment.
  • Increased brand recognition with innovative marketing campaigns.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to secure company's future growth.
  • Executed mergers and acquisitions for business expansion.
  • Coordinated team meetings for effective communication and project alignment.
  • Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders with high attention to detail.
  • Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
  • Utilised Microsoft Excel to manage spreadsheets and deliver specialised reports on company metrics.
  • Coordinated facility maintenance, providing safe and comfortable work environment.

Saraj Catering Company
Riyadh, Riyadh Region

Catering Manager Sales and management
12.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

Company Overview: Riyadh, Sandia Arabia

  • Riyadh, Sandia Arabia
  • Catering Manager – Sales and Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering services, from sales and client relations to toperationalexecution of events. This position requires results-oriented individual with strong background in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. successful candidate will ensure high-quality catering service that meets and exceeds client expectations.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Sales and Business Development:
    Client Consultation:
    Event Planning and Coordination:
    Operational Management:
    Team Leadership:
    Financial Oversight:
    Customer Experience Management:
    Marketing and Promotion:
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms and conditions.
  • Upheld hygiene and safety regulations through regular checks and audits.
  • Developed seasonal menus for diverse events, leading to positive feedback.
  • Managed all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Planned diverse catering services for corporate functions, resulting in repeat business deals.
  • Devised marketing strategies that increased brand visibility in market segment.
  • Handled event logistics from concept to completion, delivering seamless experiences for clients.
  • Handled day-to-day scheduling, ordering food and planning events to support catering logistics.

Royal Palace
Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Palace Manager
01.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Saudi Arabia
  • Coordinate and manage all activities pertaining to food service operations
  • Operation / Palace Manager will direct palace maintenance/technical staff
  • Supervise culinary operation team to provide variety of food items to attract customers
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.

6 D Company Restaurant catering
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Assistant General Manager and Catering Manager
02.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Saudi Arabia
  • Interviewed and recruited Restaurant crew and trained them
  • Assigned duties to crew as well as duty schedule and regular grooming check
  • Looked over financial statements, Sales reports and Profit and loss reports
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Conducted regular employee training to enhance skillsets.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing new management strategies.
  • Resolved underlying issues swiftly, mitigated potential risks effectively.
  • Prioritised staff welfare for improved morale and commitment.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns to boost brand visibility.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency for enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with other department heads to coordinate inter-departmental tasks smoothly.

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Centre
Doha , Qatar

Banquet, Catering Manager
09.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Manage and maintain relationships with repeated clients
  • Recruit, hire, and train staff in accordance with company's policy and guidelines
  • Managing Banquet Operations
  • Applies knowledge of all related to events
  • Apply all standards, policies, and procedures, specialist in ladies wedding events
  • Negotiate contracts on behalf of company
  • Work alongside event planners to coordinate appropriate catering

St Regis Doha Hotel
Doha , Qatar

Assistant Banquet, Catering Manager
04.2014 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Assist with logistics of events
  • Supervise banquet operations in absence of Banquet Manager
  • Maintain date base of clients
  • Assist Banquet Manager in setting departmental strategies and goals to achieve operational targets

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Centre
Doha , Qatar

Banquet Supervisor
05.2013 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Coordinated with external suppliers such as florists or technicians to support event needs when required.
  • Managed all aspects of event setup and breakdown, leading to timely and successful banquets.
  • Reviewed event bills for accuracy before sending them out to clients.
  • Handled last-minute changes or requests from clients gracefully ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between kitchen staff and servers for efficient food service during banquets.

Four Seasons Hotel Nile Plaza
Cairo , Egypt

Captain, Banquet Department
12.2010 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Organize and execute banquet events to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Meet and greet guests in friendly and warm manner
  • Coordinates with event host on all aspects of banquet function

Four seasons Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt

Banquet Shift Leader
05.2007 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Company Overview: pre opening team
  • responsibilities of Banquet Server are generally to provide exceptional customer service throughout entire event process to ensure standard of customer satisfaction
  • Pre opening team

Mercado Italian Company
Alexandria , Egypt

Restaurant Manager
05.2005 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Company Overview: San Stefan Mall

involves overseeing day-to-day operations food joint

  • Aside from handling operations, food m also performs marketing tasks, accounting-related duties, customer service supervision and even tasks food crew, if necessary.
  • San Stefan Mall

Gulf Restaurant and Pub
Dubai , UAE

Restaurant Manager
05.2003 - 06.2005

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Al Ain, U.A.E
  • Al Ain, U.A.E

Chandelier Lebanese Restaurant
El Ien , UAE

Assistant Manager
03.2001 - 04.2003

Job overview

Company Overview: U.A.E

  • Assisted in recruitment process to build workforce. And pre-opening

Danish Trianon Restaurant
Cairo , Egypt

Restaurant Manager
02.2000 - 03.2001

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Dandy Mall
  • Implemented new menus, improved dining experience.
  • Coordinated events and parties to increase restaurant revenue.

Danish Trianon Restaurant
Alexandria, Egypt

Assistant Restourant Manager
01.1999 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Company Overview: City Mall

Danish Trianon Restaurant
Alexandria , Egypt

Hostess, Guest Relations
12.1998 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Assisted elderly or disabled guests from entrance to their seats, showing empathy and care.
  • Liaised with event coordinators during special events for seamless execution of duties.
  • Ensured availability of menus by regularly checking inventory and placing orders when necessary.
  • Escorted guests to their tables, providing detailed menu information when needed.

Education

Cairo university

Diploma of Education from Communication
09.2022 - 04.2025

EJOTH Association

Some College (No Degree) from Hospitality
01.2008 - 06.2006

I study at Cairo University, open education, Facul
Egypt

Foundation degree from Communication
06.2022

Skills

  • Office coordination
  • Email management
  • Database administration
  • Client relations
  • Office administration
  • Event planning
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Report-writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Staff rostering
  • HACCP certification
  • Quality control orientation
  • Menu development creativity
  • Budgeting proficiency
  • Food presentation aptitude
  • Customer Service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Contract management
  • Finance management
  • Food preparations
  • Catering training delivery
  • Event planning proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory management
  • Marketing

Personal Information

Nationality: Egyptian

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Courses

Specialized Courses

1-Event Planning: Courses in event planning or management will equip you with the skills to oversee all aspects of catering events, from four seasons  cairo Nile plaza  Hotel organization to execution.
2-Sales Management: Focus on courses that teach sales techniques, customer relationship management (CRM), and negotiation skills.from Sheraton hotel Doha
Marketing: Learn about digital marketing strategies, brand management, and promotional tactics to effectively market catering services.
Customer Service Excellence: Training in customer service helps develop the skills needed to maintain client satisfaction and build long-term relationships from St.regis hotel doha
Food Safety and Sanitation: Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices is critical in catering management. from St.regis hotel doha



References

My References 

Mohamed El Domyd

 HR Manager Barakah Caravan company 

Haldomyati@gmail.com

Yourself Boutahri 

Director Sales At Saran Catering Company 

boutahri.youssef@yahoo.com

Ahmed Samir
Director  company
Ahmed.samir_ksa@yahoo.com
Mr Vladan Teofilovic    GM 6D District company restaurant, palace    Mr Vladan Teofilovic
Gm 6D District Restaurant  ,palace in Saudia Arabia
Vteofilovic@gmail.com
Miss Siobhan Mckenna  Director Banquet in st.Regis Hotel doha.          Siobhanmck2@gmail.com
Mr Hecham Ben Amor  Director food and beverage  before in Sheraton hotel Doha  now GM st.Regis Hotel doha Hichem.benamor@stregis.com
Mr Aramis gianellaborr he was Dirctor food and beverage Sheraton doha hotel now GM Marriot hotel Germany.        aramis.gianellaborradori@marriott.com
Mr Oliver Mason was  GM four seasons cairo and medel East.        Mr Oliver Mason  he was GM four seasons Nile plaza
Olivier.masson@lazibinn.com
Mr Mohamed Shaban  he was Assistant Director food and beverage in four seasons Alexandria pre opening.      Mohamedshaban01@yahoo.com
Best Regards 

Timeline

Office Manager CEO

Barakah Caravan import food company
01.2025 - Current

Catering Manager Sales and management

Saraj Catering Company
12.2022 - 12.2024

Cairo university

Diploma of Education from Communication
09.2022 - 04.2025

I study at Cairo University, open education, Facul

Foundation degree from Communication
06.2022

Palace Manager

Royal Palace
01.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant General Manager and Catering Manager

6 D Company Restaurant catering
02.2018 - 12.2020

Banquet, Catering Manager

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Centre
09.2016 - 12.2017

Assistant Banquet, Catering Manager

St Regis Doha Hotel
04.2014 - 09.2016

Banquet Supervisor

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Centre
05.2013 - 05.2014

Captain, Banquet Department

Four Seasons Hotel Nile Plaza
12.2010 - 04.2013

EJOTH Association

Some College (No Degree) from Hospitality
01.2008 - 06.2006

Banquet Shift Leader

Four seasons Alexandria
05.2007 - 06.2009

Restaurant Manager

Mercado Italian Company
05.2005 - 04.2007

Restaurant Manager

Gulf Restaurant and Pub
05.2003 - 06.2005

Assistant Manager

Chandelier Lebanese Restaurant
03.2001 - 04.2003

Restaurant Manager

Danish Trianon Restaurant
02.2000 - 03.2001

Assistant Restourant Manager

Danish Trianon Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2000

Hostess, Guest Relations

Danish Trianon Restaurant
12.1998 - 01.1999
Niveen Yahiya Zakary El Attar