Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline

Saleh Abdullah

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

I gain a lot of experiences, which helps me in my specialization and practical.
Talented leader offering over [ 4 ] years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Capable of motivating employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience.
Skilled in staff training and development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lounge manager ( freelancer )

Tabla cafe
Jeddah
08.2023 - Current

Participating in opening the lounge, training employees on the required service, setting a policy for (uniforms, attendance, lateness, etc.) and monitoring quality during work and developing service the lounge.


  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Quickly identified problem situations, skilfully resolving incidents to maintain satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, maintaining knowledgeable service teams.
  • Helped train team to deliver high levels of bar service to increase customer satisfaction.


Cafe manager

Wasl Investment - Dammah Cafe
Jeddah
12.2022 - Current

We have begun training employees, training them on the cafe and service policy, working on employee development, and sending reports each employee.


  • I began training employees on preparing coffee, dealing with customers, and determining the levels and efficiency of employees.
  • Create a drinks Menu.and create a special drink for the café
  • Responsible for all orders and storage
  • Ensure the quality of food and drinks.
  • Receiving orders and verifying their number, shelf life, and product quality
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the bar, kitchen, and lounge through daily
  • Ensure that all goods and requirements are available
  • Controlling costs in the café and maintaining the quality of service and the quality of food and drinks


Cafe supervisor

Wasl Investment - Ammar Cafe
Jeddah
12.2020 - Current

The company started in Ammar Café, and the company had only one branch. The café was distinguished by its high-end food service, and after my promotion, It was my responsibilities included:

  • Visit the tables and ensure that the customers were satisfied with the service.
  • Ensure the quality of food and drinks.
  • Receiving orders and verifying their number, shelf life, and product quality
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the bar, kitchen, and lounge through daily tasks
  • Opening the private floor ( VIP clients )

Cafe supervisor

Castello coffee
Al Madinah
08.2019 - 12.2020

I started without any coffee experience. After 6 months, I was Under training to supervisor in a new branch .
In July 2020, we began preparing the new branch, and in August 2020, I was promoted and took over the new branch, and I began training new employees on preparing coffee, increasing sales, and operating the branch according to company policy.


  • Responsible for receiving orders and checking quality
  • Developing employee efficiency
  • Sending requirements to the branch (maintenance, Miscellaneous & Cleaning Materials )
  • Problem Solving
  • Performed all opening and closing duties fully and accurately to maintain cleanliness of café equipment.

Supervisor

Alabdullatif
Al Madinah
03.2018 - 09.2019

I started as a cashier, and after 8 months, I was promoted to supervisor of the store with 27 employees. it was my most important tasks was solving problems for customers, managing the shift, closing diaries, and depositing sales for each day.



Vendor

Gazaz
Medina, Medina Region
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Seller and Marketer
  • Review of goods
  • Cashier
  • Welcoming and receiving clients

Education

Diploma - Events Operations and Planning

International T&H College , Al Madinah
/2017 - /2019

Skills

  • Dining room preparation
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Lounge cost control
  • Performance improvement
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Employee feedback management
  • Guest dispute resolution
  • Employee management
  • Staff scheduling
  • End-of-day reconciliation
  • Waste reduction
  • Cafe budget control
  • Menu planning

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native

Accomplishments

Pop Coffee ( Nov - Dec ) 2023

Developing beverages and operating methods, developing operational plans to reduce waste, raise quality, and solve some of the problems that existed to prepare and open the second branch.



Govail ( Sep 2022 )

  • Set up and operate the bar for the Saudi national day 2022 event


Cigar lounge - Govali ( Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 )

Arrive at the site early, prepare the lounge for every need, and hold a brief meeting about the needs of VIPs and how to deal with them.
From the list of names, we know the needs of each guest and prepare for them


Timeline

Lounge manager ( freelancer ) - Tabla cafe
08.2023 - Current
Cafe manager - Wasl Investment - Dammah Cafe
12.2022 - Current
Cafe supervisor - Wasl Investment - Ammar Cafe
12.2020 - Current
Cafe supervisor - Castello coffee
08.2019 - 12.2020
Supervisor - Alabdullatif
03.2018 - 09.2019
Vendor - Gazaz
08.2016 - 10.2016
International T&H College - Diploma, Events Operations and Planning
/2017 - /2019
Saleh Abdullah