Ammar Ibrahim
Fresno,CA
Summary
Seasoned Restaurant Owner with strong background in food service management and operations. Experience includes overseeing all aspects of restaurant performance, from staff recruitment and training to budgeting and financial management. Strengths lie in leadership, problem-solving, customer relationship building, and strategic planning. Previous work led to improved team efficiency, increased customer satisfaction rates and consistently profitable operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Daddy Waffles
Fresno, CA
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
- Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
Restaurant Owner
The Waffle Shop
Fresno, California
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
- Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Served as primary point of contact for customer inquiries or complaints.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated delivery, storage and organization of inventory.
Kitchen Operations Manager
Clovis Community Hospital
Clovis, California
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Established control systems for cost management such as portion control, waste reduction efforts.
- Performed daily inspections of all kitchen areas ensuring they are properly stocked with necessary supplies.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Assisted in developing annual operating plans that align with organizational goals.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, food products and equipment to maintain adequate stock.
Pioneer Kitchen #2
State of California Department of Corrections
Chowchilla, California
08.1999 - 11.2009
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Established control systems for cost management such as portion control, waste reduction efforts.
- Monitored inmate activity through observation posts, surveillance cameras and other security systems.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
Automotive Technician
Red Carpet Car Wash & Lube Center
Fresno, California
01.1998 - 05.1999
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bullard High
Fresno, CA06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Budget monitoring
- Marketing strategy implementation
- Inventory management
- Revenue generation
- Performance improvement
- Labor cost controls
- Schedule management
- Cost control
- Business planning
- Staff management
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Daddy Waffles
08.2022 - 10.2024
Restaurant Owner
The Waffle Shop
10.2014 - 06.2023
Kitchen Operations Manager
Clovis Community Hospital
03.2012 - 09.2016
Pioneer Kitchen #2
State of California Department of Corrections
08.1999 - 11.2009
Automotive Technician
Red Carpet Car Wash & Lube Center
01.1998 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Bullard High
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Fresno City College