A hospitality background and food and beverage knowledge, driving F&B companies down the road of sustainability, profitability & success along with leading, motivating & inspiring the F&B team. Self-belief & hard work will always earn your success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Gamechangers Hospitality Investments
Riyadh
03.2024 - 03.2025
Oversee the daily operations of all food and beverage outlets
Ensure smooth service flow, adherence to brand standards, and guest satisfaction
Implement policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize efficiency
Develop and manage budgets for food and beverage departments
Analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements and control costs
Monitor food and beverage costs, pricing, and revenue growth strategies
Hire, train, and manage staff, including managers, chefs, and front-of-house teams
Conduct leadership training and career development programs
Work with chefs and mixologists to develop and update menus
Ensure quality control and consistency in food and beverage offerings
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate supplier contracts
Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by monitoring service quality
Identify new market trends and incorporate innovative F&B concepts
Develop and execute strategies for increasing revenue and guest engagement
Collaborate with marketing teams on promotions and brand awareness campaigns
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ATHMAR al Khaleej (SOLIA / KHANEEN)
Riyadh
04.2021 - 12.2023
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple outlets and supporting the division in the development and financial success of the Brand
Predict requirements, submit information for Premise budgets, Schedule expenditures, analyze financial reports and manage quality and cost control to attain set financial/Operational objectives
Improve the department's efficiency by developing/enhancing and implementing all processes and procedures
Analysis at the end of each month based on the Profit & Loss Statement and development plans
Reduce food costs significantly and maintain a good cost by implementing standards and inventory control and by revising and controlling the suppliers' list
Supervise daily planning and operation and create a motivated 'team spirit' environment to increase staff productivity
Conduct weekly briefings and monthly meetings with departments heads
Assist in the development of the Marketing Planning and Marketing Strategy with the executive committee
Assist and apply all HR Policies and procedures
Supervise all areas of operation and make sure employees abide by internal rules and regulations on service standards, quality of food and service, hygiene, and safety regulations as per ministry of health or municipality
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
PLENTY OF THING'S RIYADH (Consulting)
Riyadh
10.2020 - 03.2021
Development & implementation of new policies and procedures for the entire company operation
Restructuring HR & operational procedures and opening of 9 brands as coffee shop, juice, pizza, Italian, Greek, shisha lounge, sweet and a central kitchen and the office support team
Developing and management of a new F&B concept and executing the launch
Creating business plan, vision, and mission for the company
Restructuring P&L statements and standardizing all fiscal activities within the company
Creating KPI's for all senior team members and monitoring progress
Recruitment, screening and interviewing potential new employees
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NEEM HOLDING (AHSSA) IWAN AL CHAMI (ZAHRAN/KHOBAR)
03.2019 - 08.2020
Creating and implementing long-term & short-term business strategies to improve & maximize revenue
Menu engineering, incorporating food trends & adhering to the budgeted food cost percentage
Budget, forecast & P&L management, and monitoring
Leading, motivating, and incentivizing teams to improve food cost percentage
Directing & leading the marketing team in maximizing the annual marketing plan according to budget
Establishing standard policies and procedures for the efficient operations of outlets while supervising and ensuring all procedures are followed
Managing development and training outlets managers & chief to drive the business and contribute towards the company's success
Conducting regular on-site spot checks and audits to ensure standards & procedures are being adhered to correctly
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BURJ AL HAMAM, BILBOL / LEBANON
07.2016 - 12.2018
Managing the refurbishment and opening of all outlets
This task involves ensuring deadlines are met, supervising all construction staff, and liaising with the design team
All aspects of recruiting staff for the outlets
Including liaising with Recruitment agencies, placing ads in different press sources, interviewing, and eliminating potential candidates, negotiating salaries/packages, and arranging visas
Training new staff with training programs designed and coaching
Organizing all HR Duties for staff
Arranging a marketing plan for the outlets including the budgeting and execution of all advertisements
Arranging promotions and theme nights to increase sales
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with customers
Assistant operations Manager
Acquire Foods, Kuwait
05.2014 - 05.2016
Outlets Manager
Black Diamond Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos
02.2012 - 02.2014
Various Roles
01.2002 - 12.2011
Waiter, Head Waiter, Room Service, Supervisor, Manager at Saniour Café & Resto, Promenade Hotel, Le Log, Quatro lounge
Education
High Diploma - undefined
Hotel Management Technique
01.2003 - 01.2008
Skills
Restaurant Operations
Operational Audit
Business Planning
Process Optimization
Supply chain Management
Inventory Management
Health and safety Standard
Training development
Financial Management
Leadership and Coaching
Restaurant opening
Profit and Loss
People development
Business Development
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Iso 22000
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Gamechangers Hospitality Investments
03.2024 - 03.2025
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ATHMAR al Khaleej (SOLIA / KHANEEN)
04.2021 - 12.2023
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
PLENTY OF THING'S RIYADH (Consulting)
10.2020 - 03.2021
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NEEM HOLDING (AHSSA) IWAN AL CHAMI (ZAHRAN/KHOBAR)
Freelance Human Resources Consultant at ITL ALICT, Lead to Serve & GamechangersFreelance Human Resources Consultant at ITL ALICT, Lead to Serve & Gamechangers