Pastry Chef Production Manager - sales - demonstrator
Resume:
FIRAS MAHMOUD WEHBI
Current phone # : +1-850-***-****
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PASTRY CHEF- PRODUCTION MANAGER
PROFILE
Well-rounded, multi-functioning pastry chef with 15 years of experience in managing small and large scale pastry/bakery companies with extensive background and technical skills on pastries, chocolates, cakes, Arabic sweets and baked goods. Expertise on the following areas:
Facility production management
Pastry design, creation and research
Service expansion & facility development
Staff training/development/supervision
Procurement and inventory
Sales and marketing
Quality control and sanitation
Customer service/Guest relations
EXPERIENCE
2015 – 2018 Aborafel Pastry ابو رافل وحلويات مخبز Baghdad, Iraq
Position: Consultant Pastry Chef
Hired to assess and evaluate the current status of the production line and recommend necessary changes and improvements.
Facilitated the purchase and upgrading of equipment and machineries to improve the quality of products.
Conducted training for staff improvement and skills enhancement.
Re-designed the showrooms and outlets to better showcase the products.
Sept. 2014 CLE Dubai Dubai, UAE
Position: Head Pastry Chef
Involved in the pre-opening operation of a restaurant with a contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine, following the dessert menu of Michelin star chef Greg Malouf.
2010-2013 Al Aryaf Sweets Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Position: Production Manager / Executive Pastry Chef
Oversees the entire production chain from purchasing raw materials to production and sales.
Supervises 400 workers ensuring that production work is on schedule.
Assuring that quantity and quality of products are met or exceeded by regular inspection and evaluation.
Creates and develops new recipes and designs of pastries that are up-to-date and appealing to consumers.
Conducts staff training on technical skills improvement and craftsmanship, machine operation and efficient use and handling of ingredients.
Upgrading machineries and facility equipment for better quality of products and to increase production thus improving sales and profit.
Opening new section of the factory and expanding the variety of goods.
Ensuring compliance to health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Responsible for recruitment and screening of employees to ensure the adequacy of human resources.
Attends annual gulf food expos to be updated on current trends and new machineries.
Increased sales by 35 % on the first 6 months; production cost decreased by 20%.
2008-2010 Kuwait Catering Co. (Al Safat Co.) Kuwait
Position: Sales Manager/Technical Advisor
Initially a representative and a demonstrator for Poratos Company.
Conducts technical skills training on chocolates: tempering, molding, mixing, filling, and designing.
Makes initial contact with main clients and establish a good business relationship.
Conducts product studies, market research and market feedback to assess right products and materials to purchase.
Works with international suppliers for raw materials assuring the quality of purchased products.
Coordinates and visits clients to follow up on products sold to ensure optimal service and satisfaction.
Conducts sales training focusing on product specifications, effective marketing of products leading to increase in sales and profit.
Training of workers on recipes for quality assurance.
2006-2008 Pattisery La Cite South Africa
Position: Purchasing Manager / Executive chef
Responsible for sourcing high quality raw materials within the target cost and budget.
Purchasing of raw materials from local and international suppliers ensuring quality and on-time schedule of delivery.
Handled the accounts and product costing, keeping records and reports.
Effectively improved the over-all design and decoration of the shop.
2000-2005 Kanaan Sweets Lebanon
Position: Pastry Chef/Supervisor
Head chef of the pastry section developing new varieties of pastries and upgrading the quality and quantity of products.
Opened a new factory section of sweets and built new outlets offering a wide variety of products, i.e. Arabic sweets, pastry, ice cream, chocolates, including a restaurant.
Supervises the over-all operation of the facility from staff monitoring to production.
1998-1999 Bobo Factory Ukraine
Position: General Manager/Pastry Chef
Supervised wholesale manufacturing and production of French pastries.
Purchasing of machineries and setting up factory equipment.
Controlling production; monitoring cost and quality of production.
Evaluates staff performance and conducts training on problem areas improving quality of goods and services.
1990-1994 Pattisery Chicco Lebanon
Pastry Chef Assistant
• Family-owned pastry shop which served as training ground in creating and producing quality pastries, cakes, Ice cream, baked goods, Arabic sweets, chocolates.
SKILLS
Communicates fluently in English and Arabic
Exceptional knowledge on computer applications and programs
Proficient in information technology and troubleshooting computer application failures
Strong interpersonal skills; independent worker and a team leader Innate ability to persuade and influence
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: January 1, 1977
Nationality: Lebanese
Saudi/Lebanon driving license holder
(I hereby declare that the above information are stated accurately to the best of my abilities.)
FIRAS WEHBI October 7, 2020
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