Ahmed M Ibrahim

**** ****** ***** *****, *******, VA, 22032

571-***-**** Email: adcost@r.postjobfree.com

About

I would summarize myself as a highly trained professional, who can work in various environments and easily adapt. In addition, I am passionate about my work and always envision a better future. My objectives include creating a strong and reliable work atmosphere, managing a diverse team to further benefit the company and the community and put forth a positive impression on team members and the customers whom we will serve. Experience

Group Executive Chef

Future Hospitality Solution – Dubai –UAE Sep 2018- Jan 2020

- Promoted to Overseeing a group of 4 restaurants operations with $ 41 millions/year in revenue

- Total of 17 Menus development including costing, tasting and training staff for a diverse range of cuisines such as English, Indian, Mediterranean, Italian and Asian Cuisines,

- Setting budget and sales forecasting of F&B department based on the development and strategic marketing plan. Accomplished a comp in sales 13% (36.5mil –to- 41mil) higher than previous year following the development strategic critical path.

- Running a total food cost of 24.7% for the Group and exceeding target by +1.8% (26.5%)

- Running a total labor of 7.8% BOH and exceeding target by 1.2% (9%)

- Staff development and training- developed 3 Sous to EC positions, 5 CDPs to Sous position and 9 line cooks to a CDP and DCDP positions in a term of 11 months Executive Chef

Kona Grill – Dubai – UAE Aug-2018

Kona Grill – Fairfax & Arlington, VA USA Mar- 2015

- Promoted by Kona Grill Corporate to go overseas to open the Corporate branches in the Middle East as Executive Chef in charge of the Culinary Department

- Running an operation of $ 9milion/year in revenue with (74% Food – 26% Beverage) at the Dubai Location

- Running an operation of a $ 5.4milion/year in revenue with (68% Food – 32% Beverage) at the Arlington Virginia Location

- Cost and inventory control with 26.2% average food cost exceeding budget by 0.8% & with a 8.5% of labor cost and exceeding budget by 1%

- Nominated best location in the District 2015 and 2016 with highest Eco-sure score, lowest food cost and labor & increase in comp of 9% of sales

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Executive Chef

Ignites Restaurants Group – Kingstown, VA, USA Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 Revenue $ 3.4million/ Year

- Manage day to day operation budgeted guidelines to the highest standards for the group

- Control expenses, determine food and supply needs and maintain inventory control of supply

- Estimating food requirements, food and labor cost,

- Arrange for equipment purchases and repair, Maintain and ensure safe facility environment General Manager

Golneck Management Group

Springfield, Alexandria & Main Street VA, USA Dec 2007 – Jan 2013

- Started off as insider for the pizzeria joint, promoted to assistant manger in 6 months

- Promoted to a General manager position after a year and six months to run and operation in Springfield VA with a $ 1.7million in revenue

- Nominated GM of the year 2011 and 2012 with best food cost of 18%, highest score of customer satisfaction 93% and best labor of 8.5%

- Catered to over 23 Schools in NOVA as their primary venue for 3 consecutive years 2010, 2011& 2012 Education

University of Mary Washington 2013

Bachelor of Science

Northern Virginia Community College 2011

Associate of Science

Skills

- Culinary & Restaurants Management

- Menu Engineering & Costing

- P&L Management

- F&B Procurement

- Accounts Reconciliation & Payroll Management

- Maintenance and Repair

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- Staff Development

- Marketing and Sales Strategic Planning

- Restaurants openings

References

Steve Morwosky

Corporate Director of Operation Kona Grill

Phone: 248-***-**** Email: adcost@r.postjobfree.com Jose Ulunque

National Trainer at Kona Grill Corporate

Phone: 202-***-**** Email: adcost@r.postjobfree.com

Magdy Elherzy

Senior Marketing Manager at George Washington Hospital Phone: 703-***-**** Email: adcost@r.postjobfree.com

Mamadou Konare

Culinary Manager at Ignite Restaurants Group

Phone: 571-***-**** Email: adcost@r.postjobfree.com

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