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Personal Information
Name : El-Zein Ali
Address : Haret Saida, Lebanon
Date Of Birth : 05/10/1990
Nationality : Lebanese
Languages : English, French, Arabic
Telephone : 07725213 (Home); 71403062 (Mobile)
Email address : **********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Experienced hospitality worker with a BA degree in Hospitality Management. Proven ability to run a hotel and/or a restaurant, keep customers satisfied, and resolve conflicts. Responsible, knowledge, and technically savvy, possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
Career Summary
2018 – 2019, Al Jawad restaurant,Beirut
Restaurant supervisor
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were.
Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.
Exhibited a thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties service techniques, and guest.
Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of the house.
Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labour costs on a daily basis.
2017- 2018, Lancaster Tamar Hotel, Hazmiyeh
Team leader, Room Service & restaurant
Have a complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items available to Room Service and pool side.
Always follow standard telephone etiquette while speaking to guest over phone.
Greet Guests appropriately at their room and provide service upon items ordered.
Occasionally take room service orders by telephones and by the in room ordering guest Apps / other devices.
Collect orders from the kitchen, ensure they have been prepared and presented correctly
Good knowledge of different type of tray and trolley set-ups.
Aware of all amenities to ensure they are set-up and delivered on time.
Ensure Trays and Carts are removed from the hotel hallways and elevator bays at all times.
May check back with guest to ensure they are enjoying their meal, and determine if they have any other needs.
Check storage areas for proper supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
Complete and raise store requisition for additional supplies needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2015- 2017, Catering house
Restaurant & cafeteria supervisor
Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food
Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures.
Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving.
Maintain accurate food service records.
Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and employees.
Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed.
Prepare foods as needed
Prepare work details for next day; secure kitchen for next day and when not in use.
Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters and equipment
Perform related work as required.
2014-2015, Alghanim Xcite Electronics Kuwait
Electronic Sales Representative
Assist customers in finding what they need
Help in increasing sales by providing information about products to customers.
Negotiates terms of sale and services with customer.
Sells electrical or electronic equipment
Recommend equipment to meet customer requirements, considering following features, such as flexibility, cost, capacity, and economy of operation.
Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.
Analyse communication needs of customer and consults with staff engineers regarding technical problems
Train establishment personnel in equipment use, utilizing knowledge of electronics and product sold.
2013–2014, Bellariva suite hôtel, Beirut, Lebanon
Room Service
Provided a warm salutation to guests and accompany them through to the restaurant.
Serve guests and customers their food items in their rooms.
Respond promptly to guests and customers’ service requests.
Provide room service to guests, customers and visitors.
Ensure that all guest rooms are clean, neat and hygienic with pleasant ambience.
Orders supplies, inventories, and insures restaurant supplies are at proper levels for service.
Works closely with restaurant manager and chefs on menus, food concepts, and customer feedback.
Exhibits job and product knowledge sufficient to provide customer with accurate information in all aspects of food and service.
Exhibits self-confidence to the degree necessary to handle a variety of situations in a positive and professional manner.
Exhibits a positive attitude when speaking about customers, fellow employees and management.
2009-2012, Several Ressort & Restaurant
Seasonal Chef De Rang (SUMMER & RAMADAN)
Assist hospitality team to deliver services in a proper manner
Manage special occasions (Wedding, Parties, etc…)
Provide a warm welcome and an exceptional customer care service to all guests
Meeting and greeting guests
Serving food and beverage including alcoholic beverages
Working with the Sommelier to ensure wines are offered and served
2008-2009, Khalifa Restaurant, Beirut
Chef De Rang
Delivering orders to clients in a professional manner
Maintain hygiene standards in areas of responsibility
Assist departmental managers and supervisors with ensuring the service in the Food and Beverage Department is prompt, friendly and attentive
Presenting bills to guests and taking payment
Resetting the restaurant at the end of the shift ready for the next service
Ensuring work area is clean and tidy before departing
Supervise and support the small team whilst on duty during your shift
2007-2008, Bamboo Bay Resort, Jeyé, Lebanon
Seasonal Chef De Rang
Perform all duties expected as a host and front of house professional: explain menu to guests, serving dishes and announce them, clearing plates, wine and beverage service, bread service, barista tasks, co- ordinate service and duties with other front of house team members.
Assist Chef de Service (Telephone answering, reservations handling, welcoming guests, recommending menu and specials, taking orders.
2005-2008, Kafaat Ain Al Saady, Lebanon
Training as Hospitality Worker
Achieve highest level of guest service.
Establish and maintain good relationships with all guests and handle complaints, requests and enquiries.
Assist in the receipt of deliveries.
Manage all payment transactions in accordance with the Hotel financial
polices and procedures and to handle all transactions with diligence, honesty and integrity.
Ensure that all mise-en-place is completed correctly, both prior to and after each shift, in order to maximise both guest and associate satisfaction.
Keep the restaurant area clean and tidy at all time.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the
management team in order to fulfil the needs of the business.
Education and Qualifications
2010 - 2014 Bachelor in Hotel Management, Islamic University, Khaldé –Beirut, Lebanon
2005 - 2008 BT3 in Hotel Management, Kafaat Ain Al Saady, Lebanon
Professional Skills
Flexibility
Attention to details
Time Management
Multi-tasking
Communication skills
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving
Hazard Awareness
Industry Awareness
IT Skills
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, micros system, violet, Internet and Email
Personal Details
Driving Licence Full/Clean
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Interests Travelling, Sports, Music, Experiencing new foreign cultures and learning new languages and Cuisine.
References
Upon request