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Mohamed Abdelnabi

Director Of Operations
Abu Dhabi,AZ

Summary

Experienced Director of Operations with over 24 years of experience in the F&B industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Head of Operation

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's
UAE & Oman
01.2013 - 12.2020
  • Was named " Operator of the year " of 2015 by Brinker International at the Las Vegas conference.
  • Claimed the award of " Family friendly restaurant of the year of 2016 " for Chili's, UAE.
  • Managed overall operations of the restaurant & new branch openings of 22 Chili's branches.
  • Led the management team on a daily basis by monitoring & coaching staff.
  • Managed employees' labor formal and legal documentations
  • Was Responsible for P&L calculations for all restaurant's operations.
  • Created the pricing structure.
  • Calculated raw material requirements and finished product costs.
  • Supervised warehouse and stocks.
  • Handled cash payments.
  • Worked with team members to provide excellent service.
  • Handled customer queries & provides information related to service.
  • Ensured efficiency and quality is met in various systems and administration.
  • Highlighted the company's profile via organizing Press Releases and Newsletters.
  • Maintained an effective operation of the restaurant by ensuring the quantity of raw materials is under check.
  • Managed requisitions & purchase orders from the general stores
  • Monitored food items and food and beverages costs
  • Conducted market research on consumer needs & demands
  • Prepared yearly budget, staff duty schedule and staff monthly attendance sheet
  • Supervised & managed staff performance through clear objectives & regular appraisals.
  • Held regular meetings with staff to communicate sales results, provide recognition, review product knowledge, set goals, and provide skill review.
  • Coordinated new branch openings.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Regional Director of Operations

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's & The Pizza Company
United Arab Emirates, Oman & Bahrain
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels by 11%.
  • Saved 1,200,000 AED in the F&B Cost, Labor Cost & R&M.
  • Managed overall operations of the restaurant & new branch openings of 2 Chili's and 4 The Pizza Company branches.
  • Led the management team on a daily basis by monitoring & coaching staff.
  • Managed employees' labor formal and legal documentations
  • Was Responsible for P&L calculations for all restaurant's operations.
  • Created the pricing structure.
  • Calculated raw material requirements and finished product costs.
  • Supervised warehouse and stocks.
  • Handled cash payments.
  • Worked with team members to provide excellent service.
  • Handled customer queries & provides information related to service.
  • Ensured efficiency and quality is met in various systems and administration.
  • Highlighted the company's profile via organizing Press Releases and Newsletters.
  • Maintained an effective operation of the restaurant by ensuring the quantity of raw materials is under check.
  • Managed requisitions & purchase orders from the general stores
  • Monitored food items and food and beverages costs
  • Conducted market research on consumer needs & demands
  • Prepared yearly budget, staff duty schedule and staff monthly attendance sheet
  • Supervised & managed staff performance through clear objectives & regular appraisals.
  • Held regular meetings with staff to communicate sales results, provide recognition, review product knowledge, set goals, and provide skill review.
  • Coordinated new branch openings.

Regional Operations Manager

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's, Cantina Laredo & El Chico
United Arab Emirates, Oman & Egypt
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Received a Long Service Award from the President commemorating 10 years of loyalty to the company.
  • I served as an Operation manager and under my supervision, overseeing 6 branches of Chili's restaurants.
  • The restaurants received an over 90% score in the Serve Safe Food audit in 2009.
  • Increased PPA (person per average) by 5% in 2009 (Suggestive selling training).
  • Participation in all successful lunches and events
  • Increased number of guests by 20% in one year 2008 – 2009.
  • Manages overall operations of the restaurant & new branch openings.
  • Manages the restaurant to achieve maximum profitability.
  • Led the management team on a daily basis by monitoring & coaching staff.
  • Managed employees' labor formal and legal documentations.
  • Was Responsible for P&L calculations for all restaurant's operations.
  • Created the pricing structure.
  • Calculated raw material requirements and finished product costs.
  • Supervised warehouse and stocks.
  • Handled cash payments.
  • Worked with team members to provide excellent service.
  • Handled customer queries & provides information related to service.
  • Ensured efficiency and quality is met in various systems and administration.
  • Highlighted the company's profile via organizing Press Releases and Newsletters.
  • Maintained an effective operation of the restaurant by ensuring the quantity of raw materials is under check.
  • Managed requisitions & purchase orders from the general stores.
  • Monitored food items and food and beverages costs.
  • Conducted market research on consumer needs & demands.
  • Prepared yearly budget, staff duty schedule and staff monthly attendance sheet.
  • Supervised & managed staff performance through clear objectives & regular appraisals.
  • Held regular meetings with staff to communicate sales results, provide recognition, review product knowledge, set goals, and provide skill review.
  • Coordinated new branch openings.

Restaurant General Manager

Emirates International Restaurants L.L.C, Chili's
UAE, Abu Dhabi
01.2003 - 07.2008
  • Achieved a total increase of 100% in sales between.
  • The break-down is as follows:

Sales volume increase of 100.2% in 2003

Sales volume increase of 119% in 2004

Sales volume increase of 121% in 2005

Sales volume increase of 102%. in 2006

  • Achieved 106% of the sales budget in almost one year
  • Employee turnover was reduced by 10% in comparison with the previous year & that was achieved primarily by motivation tactics.
  • Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
  • Managed overall operations of the restaurant.
  • Communicated with the General Manager and submitted monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
  • Managed employees' labors formal and legal documentations.
  • Responsible for P&L calculations for all restaurant's operations.
  • Set the pricing structure.
  • Managed a crew of employees.
  • Calculated raw material requirements and finished product cost.
  • Supervised warehouse and stocks.
  • Handled cash payments.
  • Coordinated with team members.
  • Handled customer queries and provided information related to the services.
  • Supervised the preparation of food.
  • Prepared staff duty schedule and staff monthly attendance sheet.

Trainer

Emirates International Restaurants L.L.C
UAE, Dubai
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • Provided training to staff at a new Chili's branch in KSA - Jeddah (1999).
  • Provided training to staff at a new Chili's branch in Dubai - Jumeirah' (1998) Career Level Career Level: Over 20 years experience Notice Period to Work: within 1 – 2 Months.
  • Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
  • Identified and proactively solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Ain Shams University
Egypt, Cairo
09.1989 - 12.1993

High School Diploma -

Heliopolis School
Egypt, Cairo
09.1984 - 06.1986

Skills

    Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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References

Hassan Oweida

F&B Consultant

UAE

+971506455615

Sherif Al Bedewy

Global Area Director

Brinker International, USA

+12146804396

Timeline

Regional Head of Operation

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's
01.2013 - 12.2020

Regional Director of Operations

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's & The Pizza Company
01.2010 - 01.2013

Regional Operations Manager

Bin Lahej Hospitality Divisions L.L.C, Chili's, Cantina Laredo & El Chico
08.2008 - 03.2010

Restaurant General Manager

Emirates International Restaurants L.L.C, Chili's
01.2003 - 07.2008

Trainer

Emirates International Restaurants L.L.C
05.1997 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Ain Shams University
09.1989 - 12.1993

High School Diploma -

Heliopolis School
09.1984 - 06.1986
Mohamed AbdelnabiDirector Of Operations