Fadi Kamhia

A catering position with over 15 years of progressive experience augmented by a strong degree background in administration and operations. Proven ability to function as a strategic operational business partner and develop and implement successful operations management strategies to support the corporate mandate. Creative and innovative thinker with effective management and goal-setting abilities combined with superior leadership, team-building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively at all levels, manage competing priorities, and adapt readily to new challenges.

Experienced, practical, and outcome-oriented catering specialist with a proven track record in delivering a diverse range of operational functions that support management and clients in achieving organizational goals. The professionals were responsible for planning food and beverage menus, scheduling shifts, coordinating food preparation, and serving during events. Have work experience in catering or hospitality and solid organizational abilities.

• Manage a team of catering staff for successful execution of catering events.
• Perform staff management, expense control, menu selection, food preparation and equipment rental to ensure profitable event.
• Explore business opportunities to obtain new orders.
• Develop positive working relationships with existing customers for repeat business.
• Work consistently with catering department on operation and execution of events.
• Develop marketing plan to promote catering operations to individuals and organizations.
• Respond to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare comprehensive catering order form according to client’s requirements and interests.
• Coordinate and manage catering operations to assure quality services.
• Review and finalize sales contracts, catering event orders and pricing agreements with clients.
• Attending meetings on regular basis with catering team to discuss new orders and issues.
• Attend trade conventions and shows for business promotions.
• Assist in developing budget and financial plans for catering department.
• Oversee food preparation, and set-up activities to ensure successful event.
• Hire and train staff on catering processes and policies.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety standards.

• Catering or Culinary Management
• Camp Management
• House Keeping Management
• Hospitality Management
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism
• International Hospitality Management
• Planning Menus in Consultation with Chefs
• Ordering Supplies
• Hiring, Training, Supervising and Motivating Permanent and Temporary Staff
• Organizing Staff
• Ensuring That Health and Safety Regulations Are Strictly Observed, Recorded and Archived
• Monitoring the Quality of the Product and Service Provided
• Keeping to Budgets and Maintaining Financial and Administrative Records
• Operational Trainer
• Certified Train the trainer

• Graduation in Hotel and Tourism Institute, Syria – Homs.
• Graduation in Hotel and Tourism School, Syria – Homs.

• December 2017: Thank you Letter from Al Wasita Emirates for Al Dhafra heritage Camel race event party in Abu Dhabi
• October 2012: Thank you Letter from Al Wasita Emirates for contribution withheld Ramadan sports event party in Abu Dhabi
• July 2012: Successfully passed as assessment in HABC level 3 award in supervision food safety in catering (QCF)
• February 2012: Thank you Letter from Al Wasita Emirates for doing V.VIP party for CNIA.
• January 2012: Successfully completed the course assessment and examination for HACCP
• January 2012: Getting a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Critical National Infrastructure Authority
• March 2011: Getting loyalty award for more than five years of service (long service award)
• March 2011: Completed training for food safety & hygiene from National Catering Company
• December 2009: Completed H2S competency training from TUV Middle East, Gasco
• May 2009: Completed a one-day course basic first aid
• May 2009: Completed a one-day course basic firefighting.
• January 2007: Thanks Certificate DOOSAN heavy industries & construction, UAE
• January 2007: HSE certificate of recognition DOLPHIN energy, UAE
• June 2006: Foundation certificate in food safety, British safety standard world, UAE
• December 2005: Correct handling, application, environment, and health & safety practices of Arpal products, ARPAL Gulf Company, UAE.

• Ability to accept responsibility.
• Self-confidence, motivation, drive, and tenacity.
• Ability to enhance organizational performance.
• Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively.
• Propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas.

• Place of Birth: Homs – Syria
• Title: Generalist – Catering Operations
• Date of Birth: 03/18/1984
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Syrian
• Marital Status: Single