Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Issa  Hijazeen

Issa Hijazeen

Dubai,971

Summary

Experienced Manager with over 10 years in retail industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Restaurant Manager

Karam Beirut
Dubai , UAE
2019.10 - Current

 Prepare the yearly budget.
 Prepare a daily, weekly and monthly materials forecast.
 Set the restaurant key performance indicators
 Recruiting, and supervising resturant staff.
 Prepare the weekly management report.
 Ensuring that all restaurant expenses are within budget and identifying
ways to decrease operational costs.
 Ensure the restaurant follows the food safety standards.
 Resolve customers complaints properly.
 Suggesting new menu items based on customers' preferences and
feedback.

 Identifying strategies to retain and attract customers.

  • Monitored restaurant performance to identify and implement improvement initiatives.
  • Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
  • Developed menus with strict cost controls to maximise restaurant profits.
  • Coordinated Front of House and Back of House staff ahead of events for smooth execution to maximise guest satisfaction.
  • Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.

Manager in charge

adidas
Amman , Jordan
2015.06 - 2019.01

Managing retail staff, including cashiers and people working on
the floor. Plus, to Manage different departments within the
store.
 Ensure pricing is correct and Work on store displays.
 Coach, counsel, train, discipline employees and evaluate
on-the-job performance.
 Ensure merchandise is clean and ready to be displayed.
 Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock.
 Ensure promotions are accurate and merchandised to the
company’s standards.
 Ensure standards for quality and customer service. So, health
and safety are met.
 Maintain store's cleanliness, health, and safety measures.
 Organize, distribute staff schedules, and reside over staff
meetings.
 Help retail sales staff achieve sales targets.
 Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues.

Senior sales associate

adidas
Amman , Jordan
2013.06 - 2015.05

Welcome customers to the store, answer their queries and ensure
high customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
 Assess customers’ needs and provide assistance and information
on product features.
 Follow and achieve the department’s sales goals monthly,
quarterly, and yearly.
 Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas.
 Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available
options.
 Cross-sell products.
 Handle returns of merchandise.
 Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service.
 Build productive trust relationships with the customer

Sales adviser

Mango
Amman , Jordan
2008.10 - 2009.05
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Welcomed customers and provided responsive assistance to improve store experiences.
  • Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Amman Arab University
Jordan
2016.09 - 2024.02

Skills

  • Produce purchasing
  • Training
  • Produce costings
  • DUPLICATE - Point of Sale system operation
  • Food service background
  • Employee feedback management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Hospitality business management
  • Dining room preparation
  • Decision making
  • Safe food handling
  • Restaurant cost control
  • Waste reduction
  • Employee management
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Staff scheduling
  • Shift scheduling
  • Front of House (FOH) recruitment
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Front of House (FOH) training
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Drinks upselling
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Point Of Sale system operation
  • Staff rota management
  • Active selling techniques
  • Relationship management
  • Staff mentorship and training
  • Brand building
  • Visual merchandising
  • Stock take management
  • Process improvements
  • Inventory control
  • Store management
  • Customer-focused
  • Workflow planning
  • Service-orientated
  • Diverse beverage knowledge
  • Strong work ethic
  • Cost-controls
  • Operations management
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Hiring and training
  • Cost controls
  • Recruitment

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

Affiliations

  • basketball , table tennis , watch movie , play station

Accomplishments


1- Awarded with the employee of the
month award more than 1S times
2- Achieving the highest sales figures
between my colleagues every
month
3- Achieved 35% of the sales
target in one month

Certification

1- Shin from ADIDAS on 2014 .

2- PIC from Dubai Municipality on 2023

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Karam Beirut
2019.10 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Amman Arab University
2016.09 - 2024.02

Manager in charge

adidas
2015.06 - 2019.01

Senior sales associate

adidas
2013.06 - 2015.05

Sales adviser

Mango
2008.10 - 2009.05
Issa Hijazeen