NAJM AHMAD
Restaurant Manager
Khobar, Saudi ArabiaWork Experience
Restaurant ManagerFull Time
Mayyan Eastern - Oriya Restaurant & Helena Pizzaria
Dec 2020 - Jan 2025 -4 yrs, 1 month
Saudi Arabia , Khobar
- Job Details:Managed daily operations in two distinct cuisine restaurants, a Pizzeria and an Italian restaurant, ensuring a high level of efficiency, quality in both food and service. Trained service staff, including hostesses, waiters, and cleaners, on service standards to maintain a consistent high-quality customer experience at both restaurants. Managed a professional team and successfully trained staff from scratch, transforming them into skilled professionals who contributed to the restaurants' success. Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate financial reporting, ensuring both locations maintained updated financial records. Promoted a positive work environment by resolving conflicts proactively and organizing team-building activities. Reduced staff turnover by providing effective leadership, fostering open communication, and offering employee development opportunities. Assisted in the development and implementation of new menus for both restaurants, offering variety and options to meet diverse customer preferences. Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular training sessions and facility inspections at both locations. Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, improving profit margins for both the Pizzeria and the Italian restaurant. Interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised a multi-national team of over 30 staff members across both establishments.
Restaurant SupervisorFull Time
Fatte W Snobar Restaurants
Sep 2018 - Nov 2020 -2 yrs, 2 months
Saudi Arabia , Khobar
- Job Details:Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern. Assessed employees' strengths and delegated tasks based upon expertise and knowledge, which increased workflows by 50%.
Store ManagerFull Time
Refan™ Perfumes & Cosmetics
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 -2 yrs, 1 month
Saudi Arabia , Khobar
- Job Details:Scheduled meetings, created work schedules, controlled budget, evaluated suppliers, and engaged with customers.
Basri®
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 -1 yr
Saudi Arabia
- Job Details:Managed opening and closing procedures, developed relationship strategies, and maintained customer relationships.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature
Latakia University - TishreenJan 2010 - Jan 2014 - 4 yr
Achievements
Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus. Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Resolved product issue through consumer testing. Created and conducted specialized courses in Hospitality and Customer Service successfully trained over 35 employees, leading to enhanced team performance and increased customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Operations Management
- Restaurants & Hotels Management
- Staff Training & Management
- Sales and marketing
- Quick Learner
- Natural leader
- Cash Flow Management & Control
- Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent multi-tasker
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
FluentFrench
Beginner