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Zahi Saba
General Director
Doha, QatarWork Experience
Al Hattab Hospitality
Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 -1 yr, 6 months
Qatar
- Job Details:Structured company operations from the ground up; established departments and launched multiple local brands. Led the opening of several successful franchises, achieving rapid market penetration in Qatar. Developed business strategies, budgets, and resource plans to drive operational success. Improved guest satisfaction through targeted staff training and leadership development. Enhanced workplace culture, resulting in higher retention and engagement scores.
Director of Operations & Development
Integral Group Holding (Flavors Hospitality Services)
Feb 2020 - Oct 2022 -2 yrs, 8 months
Qatar
- Job Details:Oversaw F&B operations for 10 brands and 38 outlets, leading 640 operational and 25 HQ staff. Cut supplier costs by 4.2% ($1.25m); negotiated rent savings of $2.4m, reducing operational costs by 25%. Increased brand sales by 12% through the integration of catering services. Cleared $3m in liabilities without external funding through payment restructuring. Devised an annual market strategy that boosted group-wide sales by 8% ($2.2m).
United Development Company (Hospitality Development Company)
Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 -1 yr, 4 months
Qatar
- Job Details:Led turnaround of multi-brand operations, achieving $1.15m profit after six consecutive years of losses. Introduced and implemented operational KPIs, boosting team productivity and performance. Recruited and restructured staff through digital campaigns and quarterly hiring cycles. Created new F&B concepts and revitalized underperforming brands with minimal investment.
Fawaz Al Hokair Group (Food & Entertainment Company)
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 -3 yrs, 1 month
Saudi Arabia
- Job Details:Managed 64 outlets and 9 brands, overseeing all functional departments (ops, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, IT). Increased profitability across brands and implemented strategies to support long-term growth. Spearheaded franchise acquisitions and market expansion across KSA and GCC. Developed a local talent pipeline through tailored training and recruitment campaigns. Achieved and maintained $100m+ in annual turnover.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Administration / Management
Cornell UniversityJan 2015 10 yr 7 Months
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management
Corllins UniversityJan 2011 14 yr 7 Months
Bachelor's Degree
lebanese universityJan 2006 19 yr 7 Months
Skills
- Brand Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Operational leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cost Reduction & Control
- Operational KPIs
- Team Building & Leadership
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Languages
English
FluentArabic
FluentFrench
BeginnerSpanish
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