Omar Abtar
Food & Beverages Director
Jeddah,Makkah
Summary
A dedicated hospitality professional over 22 years of experience and a 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
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Food and Beverage Director
United Yousef Mohamad Naghi
Jeddah
2020.09 - Current
- Developed organization by efficiency restructuring departments which lead to 29% reduction in HO overhead, and 11% in overall overhead.
- Increase Saudization by 35%, and female by 6%
- Increase sales by 66%, EBTDA by 133%, Ecommerce by 87% and decrease cost by 9%.
- Facilitate process of strategic planning for company, to reach excellent operation implementation and desired growth.
- Identify problems that might affect business and take correction remedial actions.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies
- Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales
- Reduced financial inaccuracies by using Squirrel & SCM system while verifying receipts
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
- Increased kitchen efficiency 20% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures
- Enhanced sales by promoting puzzle products and assisting with creative menu selections
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers
- Enhanced business productivity by training 110 team members and servers on best practices and protocols
Research & Development Chef
Abdulrahman Saad Alrashid & Sons Co. ARTAR
Riyadh
2018.09 - 2020.09
- Helped increase sales by optimizing flavor, color and texture of different foods.
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
- Optimize menu engineering by increasing star items by 50% in decreasing cost of plow horse items by 3 %, decrease dog items to 10%
- Supported food safety initiatives by checking production procedures and sanitation practices.
- Created new food items for mass production and improved existing designs.
- Identified optimal methods for maximizing shelf life and controlling costs with tests of different ingredients and processing strategies.
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences.
Executive Chef
Anabella - ARTAR
Riyadh
2019.09 - 2020.09
- Italian Restaurant
Executive Chef
Harat - ARTAR
Riyadh
2018.09 - 2020.09
- Authentic Levant Restaurant
Executive Chef
Leila
Jeddah
2018.05 - 2018.09
- Lebanese Restaurant
Executive Chef
Babel
Beirut
2018.01 - 2018.05
- Fine Dining Lebanese Sea Food Restaurant
Research & Development Chef
Al-Mathaaq Company
Jeddah
2011.07 - 2017.12
- Achieve yearly 70M SAR by operating 6 brands
- Serving more than 70K costumers every month.
- Helped increase sales by optimizing flavor, color and texture of different foods.
- Supported food safety initiatives by checking production procedures and sanitation practices.
- Created new food items for mass production and improved existing designs.
- Identified optimal methods for maximizing shelf life and controlling costs with tests of different ingredients and processing strategies.
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace.
Corporate Executive Chef
Sumac - AlMathaaq
Riyadh
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Lebanese Restaurant
Corporate Executive Chef
Rosalia - AlMathaaq
Riyadh
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Italian Restaurant
Corporate Executive Chef
Aseil - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
2012.07 - 2017.12
- Authentic Saudi Restaurant
Corporate Executive Chef
Kalila - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
2012.07 - 2017.12
- Oriental Bakery & Coffee Shop
Head Chef
Square Meater- AlMathaaq
Jeddah
2011.07 - 2017.12
- Burger Joint
Executive Chef
Margherita - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
2011.07 - 2017.12
- Italian Restaurant
Executive Chef
Semsom - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
2011.07 - 2017.12
- Lebanese Restaurant
Sous Chef
RELAIS FOCH
Beirut
2011.02 - 2011.07
- Fine Dining French
Sous Chef
Momo’s
Beirut
2011.02 - 2011.07
- Fine Dining French & Moroccan Restaurant
Head Chef
Feiruz Garden
Riyadh
2008.10 - 2011.02
- Fine Dining Lebanese Restaurant
Head Chef
Mawaweel
Abu Dhabi
2006.07 - 2008.05
- Lebanese Restaurant
Sous Chef
Armed Forces Officers
Abu Dhabi
2005.07 - 2006.07
- Hotel & Resort
Kitchen Manager
le Pain Quotidian restaurant, Lebanon
Beirut
2004.11 - 2005.06
- Belgian Bakery & Pastry
Chef De Partie
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Lebanon
Beirut
2004.05 - 2004.10
- Hotel & Resort
Chef De Partie
Eddeh Sands
Jbeil
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Resort
Demi Chef
La Place de L’etoile
Beirut
2001.12 - 2002.05
- French Restaurant
Demi Chef
Coin Monot
Beirut
2001.06 - 2001.12
- International Street Food
Demi Chef
Fox
Beirut
2000.06 - 2001.06
- American Club
Kitchen Cook
Chicken Tekkah
Beirut
1996.06 - 1999.06
- Oriental Restaurant
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management
Bir Hassan Institute
Beirut 2001.04 - 2004.04
High School Diploma -
Ras Al Nabee
Beirut 1998.04 - 2001.04
Skills
Forecasting and planning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Budgeting
Signature dish creation
Recipes and menu planning
Decision making
Leadership
Organizational management
Self-motivation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing. Achieved 20% decrease by completing cost reduction with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 25% sales increase through effectively helping with OGSM.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Conduction and Implementing menu engineering.
- Implement the digitalization system in the restaurant.
Affiliations
Certificate with MERIT from Highfield Awarding Body for compliance in supervising HACCP for catering #HAC889693 Certificate from Boecker for compliance in ISO 22000 internal auditor training Kitchen training on sanitation and food hygiene.
Practical Courses in ‘Silver Service’ and Organizing Banquets.
Guest Courtesy Techniques Training and development, Member of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies)
Member of Artistic food lab AFL
Member of Saudi Arabian Chefs Association (SARCA)
Member of Saudi Arabian Chef Table Circle (SACTC)
Timeline
Food and Beverage Director
United Yousef Mohamad Naghi
2020.09 - Current
Executive Chef
Anabella - ARTAR
2019.09 - 2020.09
Executive Chef
Harat - ARTAR
2018.09 - 2020.09
Research & Development Chef
Abdulrahman Saad Alrashid & Sons Co. ARTAR
2018.09 - 2020.09
Executive Chef
Leila
2018.05 - 2018.09
Executive Chef
Babel
2018.01 - 2018.05
Corporate Executive Chef
Sumac - AlMathaaq
2017.01 - 2017.12
Corporate Executive Chef
Rosalia - AlMathaaq
2017.01 - 2017.12
Corporate Executive Chef
Aseil - AlMathaaq
2012.07 - 2017.12
Corporate Executive Chef
Kalila - AlMathaaq
2012.07 - 2017.12
Research & Development Chef
Al-Mathaaq Company
2011.07 - 2017.12
Head Chef
Square Meater- AlMathaaq
2011.07 - 2017.12
Executive Chef
Margherita - AlMathaaq
2011.07 - 2017.12
Executive Chef
Semsom - AlMathaaq
2011.07 - 2017.12
Sous Chef
RELAIS FOCH
2011.02 - 2011.07
Sous Chef
Momo’s
2011.02 - 2011.07
Head Chef
Feiruz Garden
2008.10 - 2011.02
Head Chef
Mawaweel
2006.07 - 2008.05
Sous Chef
Armed Forces Officers
2005.07 - 2006.07
Kitchen Manager
le Pain Quotidian restaurant, Lebanon
2004.11 - 2005.06
Chef De Partie
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Lebanon
2004.05 - 2004.10
Chef De Partie
Eddeh Sands
2002.01 - 2003.01
Demi Chef
La Place de L’etoile
2001.12 - 2002.05
Demi Chef
Coin Monot
2001.06 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management
Bir Hassan Institute
2001.04 - 2004.04
Demi Chef
Fox
2000.06 - 2001.06
High School Diploma -
Ras Al Nabee
1998.04 - 2001.04
Kitchen Cook
Chicken Tekkah
1996.06 - 1999.06
References
Dr. Yousef Habbal: CEO-SANAD-UAE +971552607081
Mr. Ziad Kassabieh: CEO- AFC +966506283020
Mr. Alain Kassis: VP +971544445822
Mr. Maher Santina GM +966558600355
References
Dr. Yousef Habbal: CEO-SANAD-UAE +971552607081
Mr. Ziad Kassabieh: CEO- AFC +966506283020
Mr. Alain Kassis: VP +971544445822
Mr. Maher Santina GM +966558600355