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Kashif  Husssnain

Kashif Husssnain

Dubai

Summary

Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers. Reducing costs and eliminating waste to maximize profitability of food service operations. Strategic planner with superior communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Outlets Manager

Jumeira Rotana
01.2023 - Current

• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

• Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.

• Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.

• Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.

• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

• Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.

• Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.

• Determined root cause of performance trends and developed process improvement plans which targeted assurance in safety, health, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

F&B Outlet Manager

Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana
11.2017 - 01.2023
  • • Ensure smooth and efficient operation of all outlets and catering facilities.
  • • Took the leadership of F&B corporate new projects (Brand standard) completed and submitted to CVP of F&B.
  • • Took leadership of opening of Cafe 302 Dubai share all the information to corporate office for during renovation
  • • Timely analysis of Food & Beverage Prices in relation to competition.
  • • Fully involved in the departmental budgeting and forecasting for the current & next year.
  • • Taking the leadership to organize sales blitz with sales team to target the new companies for meeting & conferences
  • • Managing the food & beverage service to consistently high standards.
  • • Effectively controlling the flow of customers and orders throughout service ensuring that the team maximize all sales opportunities Effective decision making skills, problem solving skills, organization skills.
  • • Working closely with finance controller for monthly P&L statement.
  • • I supervise the cooking personal, ensuring that all food complies with food Safety standards, aesthetics, and taste,
  • • Maintaining all training related and other official documents.
  • • Ensuring broad knowledge of Company is maintained by all colleagues.
  • • Participating and encouraging colleagues in up selling competition.
  • • Making required Purchase orders through proper channels.
  • • Organizing Team Building activities for the colleagues

Assistant F&B Manager

Bahi Ajman Palace
06.2014 - 10.2017
  • • Handled 03 Outlets All day dining (250 covers) inside the restaurant and 80 covers seating capacity of terrace, Lobby Café Room service (254 rooms) with 40 staffs who are directly & indirectly reporting to the outlet manager.
  • • Certified Trainer for Group Trainings and conducting all the Food &Beverage related trainings to the F&B team.
  • • Responsible for managing the outlets within the framework of HMH Group policies and the concepts established in the outlets.
  • • Responsible for achieving budgeted sales & ensuring the payroll is controlled & setting monthly sales targets.
  • • Leading the assigned food & beverage outlets to provide the highest level of hospitality.
  • • Driving the implementation of HACCP standards procedure & taking corrective actions.
  • • Took the overall in charge of F&B in absence of Director of F&B attending daily morning meetings and overlooking the operations
  • • Responsible for managing restaurant pre-opening phase, organizing contractors, obtaining government licenses, and collaborating with Executive Chefs to develop a full menu.
  • • Sourcing and purchasing all kitchen and restaurant equipment including food and beverages, furniture, and utensils, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and guests in full compliance with regulations.
  • • Creating a Special Romantic Dinner on the beach

Assistant Restaurant

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa Dubai
11.2010 - 06.2014
  • • Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure.
  • • Minimized loss and misuses of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and right trainings.
  • • Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
  • • Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service.
  • • techniques, and guest interactions. Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and developed and maintained exceptional customer service standard.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Allama Iqbal Open University Multan Completed
Multan Pakistan
09.2004

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Multitasking
  • Training
  • Purchasing
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Menu development
  • Staff leadership
  • Portioning understanding
  • Problem resolution
  • Cost Control
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Food and Beverage Outlets Manager

Jumeira Rotana
01.2023 - Current

F&B Outlet Manager

Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana
11.2017 - 01.2023

Assistant F&B Manager

Bahi Ajman Palace
06.2014 - 10.2017

Assistant Restaurant

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa Dubai
11.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Allama Iqbal Open University Multan Completed
Kashif Husssnain