Well-trained Assistant Restaurant Manager promoting 7 years of expertise in food and beverage industry. Passionate leader with know-how to develop positive working environment and improved employee retention. Great customer service and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Aspire Katara Hospitality
Doha, Qatar
09.2019 - Current
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
Recruited and hired employees offering talent, charisma and experience to restaurant team.
Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Enhanced business productivity by training 40 team members servers on best practices and protocols.
ASSISTANT OUTLET MANAGER | IN-CHARGE
Amman Rotana Hotel
Amman, Jordan
09.2017 - 09.2019
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Managed team of 40 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR (PRE-OPENING)
Amman Rotana Hotel
Amman, Jordan
03.2016 - 09.2017
Trained new staff and coaching current associates
Carried out departmental training for all F&B outlets (Certified DTC)
Handled guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
Supervised restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the Restaurant Manager
Performed all duties or restaurant associates and related departments as necessary
Opened and closes restaurant shifts
Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
Strived to improve service performance
Partnered with and assisted others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieving common goals
Complied with quality assurance expectations and standards
Banquet Supervisor
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - Managed by HILTON
Dead Sea, Jordan
03.2015 - 03.2016
Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
Directed and managed all banquet functions for up to 1000 person event.
Maintained clear and easy access to exits and fire lanes to prepare for emergencies.
Established and maintained equipment inventory for accurate tracking, record keeping and to avoid loss.
Performed cost-benefit analysis for corporate and social events.
Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
Managed budgeting and invoicing for both large and small-scale events.
Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions.
Coordinated more then 50 events throughout 15 banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions and corporate meetings.
Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
Waiter
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal (PRE-OPENING)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2012 - 12.2014
Controlling crockery inventory and breakage levels
Taking guest feedback and solving uprising issues
Organizing departmental trainings
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
Waiter
Le Royal Amman
Amman, Jordan
05.2011 - 05.2012
Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Al Farooq Secondary School
Jordan
07.2007 - 07.2009
Skills
Food and beverage knowledge
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Timeline
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Aspire Katara Hospitality
09.2019 - Current
ASSISTANT OUTLET MANAGER | IN-CHARGE
Amman Rotana Hotel
09.2017 - 09.2019
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR (PRE-OPENING)
Amman Rotana Hotel
03.2016 - 09.2017
Banquet Supervisor
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - Managed by HILTON
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