Lead and manage daily operations of a high-volume bakery, overseeing a team of six bakers and support staff, ensuring the production of high- quality baked goods
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and staff training sessions to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, leading to an increase in customer retention and increased sales
Train and mentor bakery staff, leading to an improvement in employee productivity and a reduction in staff turnover
Maintain and update bakery menus, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends to keep offerings fresh and appealing
SHIFT MANAGER & BEAUTY ADVISOR
Macy's Inc./Lancôme
Woodbridge, NJ
11.2016 - 11.2020
Supervise employees in their duties and providing advice and customer assistance when required and monitor product stock
Successfully preform opening and closing duties including but not limited to, administrative POS closing, cash balancing and counting, organizing counter, and making bank deposits
Responsible for proper promotion of products to all clients through professional tutorials and the introduction of new techniques to fully maximize use of products
Exceeded all sales goals and achieved top tier level sales
OWNER & MANAGER
Bagel Giant
East Brunswick, NJ
09.2010 - 10.2016
Recruited, trained and supervised staff of seven
Managed budget, oversaw stock level, and planned and designed menus
Managed client base and oversaw promotion and marketing strategies
Liaised with customers, employees, suppliers, licensing authorities and sales representatives
PARTNER & TOURISM MANAGER
First Class Travel
Cairo
03.2007 - 09.2010
Developed and implemented tourism plans to promote international travel, increasing company visibility and customer engagement
Managed and improved the tourism budget, ensuring resources were used effectively to maximize profits
Worked with vendors and hotels to create and launch successful tourism packages and experiences
Led the planning and execution of tourism activities for both private and public sector clients, ensuring they were effective and appealing
Organized events and promotions, which greatly increased tourist interest and participation
SENIOR FRONT DESK MANAGER
Grand Hyatt Cairo Hotel
Cairo
01.2006 - 03.2007
Oversaw front desk operations and department productivity, managing and driving ADR, room inventory, room sale price-points and adjusting them based on business demand
Manage monthly reports, annual and monthly budgets as well as weekly labor reports to run department successfully
Conduct interviews, hiring and training new employees
Oversee department scheduling, conduct monthly one on one meetings with direct reports, coaching and observing employees to hold them accountable
FRONT DESK MANAGER
JW Marriot Hotel
Cairo
06.2002 - 12.2005
Networked with local businesses for event tickets, book restaurant reservations, tours, car rentals and any other needs of the hotel guests
Supervised Bellhops, Valet Attendants and Housekeeping staff
Performed front desk duties including: guest registrations, blocking rooms and booking new reservations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
Cairo University
05.2002
Skills
proficient in microsoft office 365 using word, Excel and power point