TAJAMUL ISLAM SOFI
Srinagar,India
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in catering operations and event execution, specialising in menu planning, food presentation, and multi-unit operations management. Demonstrates strong leadership in team training and employee management, ensuring health, hygiene, and food safety compliance. Proven track record in inventory control, budgeting, P&L oversight, and implementing effective sales strategies to enhance customer service excellence. Committed to driving operational efficiency and achieving business objectives through accountability and responsibility.
Reliable Area Manager able to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Manager (Franchise Operations)
Al-Tazaj
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Oversee multi-unit restaurant operations ensuring quality, efficiency, and catering execution.
- Lead staffing, training, scheduling, and performance development for multiple branches.
- Manage large-scale catering orders, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.
- Implement cost-control strategies that improve profitability.
Restaurant Manager
Al-Tazaj
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised full restaurant and catering operations with a team of 30+ employees.
- Ensured strict hygiene, safety, and quality compliance.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and waste control.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Trident BKC (Oberoi Group)
Mumbai
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported luxury hotel restaurant operations including banquet and catering services.
- Assisted with event coordination, staff supervision, and guest experience management.
Education
B.Sc - Hospitality & Hotel Administration
IHM Srinagar
Srinagar, IndiaSkills
- Catering Operations & Event Execution
- Menu Planning & Food Presentation
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Inventory, Cost & Waste Control
- Health, Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance
- Customer Service Excellence
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Budgeting & P&L Oversight
- Accountability and responsibility
- P and L accountability
- Customer Service
- Employee management
- Sales strategies
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Kashmiri
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- playing cricket
- gym
Timeline
Area Manager (Franchise Operations)
Al-Tazaj
01.2021 - 11.2025
Restaurant Manager
Al-Tazaj
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Trident BKC (Oberoi Group)
01.2016 - 01.2018
B.Sc - Hospitality & Hotel Administration
IHM Srinagar