Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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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
09.2020 - 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
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • 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
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Italian Restaurant

Executive Chef

Harat - ARTAR
Riyadh
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Authentic Levant Restaurant

Executive Chef

Leila
Jeddah
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Lebanese Restaurant

Executive Chef

Babel
Beirut
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Fine Dining Lebanese Sea Food Restaurant

Research & Development Chef

Al-Mathaaq Company
Jeddah
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • 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
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Lebanese Restaurant

Corporate Executive Chef

Rosalia - AlMathaaq
Riyadh
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Italian Restaurant

Corporate Executive Chef

Aseil - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
07.2012 - 12.2017
  • Authentic Saudi Restaurant

Corporate Executive Chef

Kalila - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
07.2012 - 12.2017
  • Oriental Bakery & Coffee Shop

Head Chef

Square Meater- AlMathaaq
Jeddah
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • Burger Joint

Executive Chef

Margherita - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • Italian Restaurant

Executive Chef

Semsom - AlMathaaq
Jeddah
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • Lebanese Restaurant

Sous Chef

RELAIS FOCH
Beirut
02.2011 - 07.2011
  • Fine Dining French

Sous Chef

Momo’s
Beirut
02.2011 - 07.2011
  • Fine Dining French & Moroccan Restaurant

Head Chef

Feiruz Garden
Riyadh
10.2008 - 02.2011
  • Fine Dining Lebanese Restaurant

Head Chef

Mawaweel
Abu Dhabi
07.2006 - 05.2008
  • Lebanese Restaurant

Sous Chef

Armed Forces Officers
Abu Dhabi
07.2005 - 07.2006
  • Hotel & Resort

Kitchen Manager

le Pain Quotidian restaurant, Lebanon
Beirut
11.2004 - 06.2005
  • Belgian Bakery & Pastry

Chef De Partie

Four Points Sheraton Hotel Lebanon
Beirut
05.2004 - 10.2004
  • Hotel & Resort

Chef De Partie

Eddeh Sands
Jbeil
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Resort

Demi Chef

La Place de L’etoile
Beirut
12.2001 - 05.2002
  • French Restaurant

Demi Chef

Coin Monot
Beirut
06.2001 - 12.2001
  • International Street Food

Demi Chef

Fox
Beirut
06.2000 - 06.2001
  • American Club

Kitchen Cook

Chicken Tekkah
Beirut
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • Oriental Restaurant

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management

Bir Hassan Institute
Beirut
04.2001 - 04.2004

High School Diploma -

Ras Al Nabee
Beirut
04.1998 - 04.2001

Skills

    Forecasting and planning

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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
09.2020 - Current

Executive Chef

Anabella - ARTAR
09.2019 - 09.2020

Executive Chef

Harat - ARTAR
09.2018 - 09.2020

Research & Development Chef

Abdulrahman Saad Alrashid & Sons Co. ARTAR
09.2018 - 09.2020

Executive Chef

Leila
05.2018 - 09.2018

Executive Chef

Babel
01.2018 - 05.2018

Corporate Executive Chef

Sumac - AlMathaaq
01.2017 - 12.2017

Corporate Executive Chef

Rosalia - AlMathaaq
01.2017 - 12.2017

Corporate Executive Chef

Aseil - AlMathaaq
07.2012 - 12.2017

Corporate Executive Chef

Kalila - AlMathaaq
07.2012 - 12.2017

Research & Development Chef

Al-Mathaaq Company
07.2011 - 12.2017

Head Chef

Square Meater- AlMathaaq
07.2011 - 12.2017

Executive Chef

Margherita - AlMathaaq
07.2011 - 12.2017

Executive Chef

Semsom - AlMathaaq
07.2011 - 12.2017

Sous Chef

RELAIS FOCH
02.2011 - 07.2011

Sous Chef

Momo’s
02.2011 - 07.2011

Head Chef

Feiruz Garden
10.2008 - 02.2011

Head Chef

Mawaweel
07.2006 - 05.2008

Sous Chef

Armed Forces Officers
07.2005 - 07.2006

Kitchen Manager

le Pain Quotidian restaurant, Lebanon
11.2004 - 06.2005

Chef De Partie

Four Points Sheraton Hotel Lebanon
05.2004 - 10.2004

Chef De Partie

Eddeh Sands
01.2002 - 01.2003

Demi Chef

La Place de L’etoile
12.2001 - 05.2002

Demi Chef

Coin Monot
06.2001 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management

Bir Hassan Institute
04.2001 - 04.2004

Demi Chef

Fox
06.2000 - 06.2001

High School Diploma -

Ras Al Nabee
04.1998 - 04.2001

Kitchen Cook

Chicken Tekkah
06.1996 - 06.1999

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



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