Sales Manager Beverage

***** ****** ***** **., *******, Fl *****

321-***-**** · **********@*****.***

MAHER OUNAH

Objective

To secure a position in a restaurant management role allowing a chance of demonstrated professionalism, organization, communication, and leadership, proven by over 14 years of successful upper-level hospitality management and 15 years of experience as a senior sales manager in the construction industry.

Profile

Motivated, dedicated, personable business professional with an exceptional 30-year track record in two very different industries. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent corporate guidelines.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain composure under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend industry differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills, strong interpersonal skills and a natural desire to be the best at everything I do.

Skills Summary

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Written Correspondence

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Scheduling

Conflict Management

General Office Skills

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Professional Experience

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Planning, development and opening of 2 personally owned restaurants

Developed initial budgets and inventories.

Hiring and training of staff and subordinate management.

Implemented and initialized general safety standards.

MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION

Scheduling, supervision, and management of up to 50 employees in multimillion dollar operations

Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations as Food and Beverage Manager

Finances: accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, budgeting.

Compliance with all local health department and national code regulations.

Very effective in Cost Controls and Marketing

Employment History

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY - FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT

02/2022 – Present - Maher’s Restaurant, Orlando, Fl (Owner)

02/ 1999 – 03/2001 – Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Charlottesville, VA (Restaurant Manager)

01/1998 – 07/1998 - Embassy Suites Hotel, Tampa, FL (Restaurant Manager)

04/1993 – 11/1996 - Daryl’s Restaurant, Orlando Fl (Owner)

03/1992 – 03/1993 – 50 Yard Line Sports Bar, Glenville, NY (General Manager)

06/1990 – 03/1992 – Interstate Hotels Corporation (Director of Restaurants)

Orlando, FL and Chattanooga, TN

09/1987 – 06/1990 – Marriott Hotels Corporation (Assistant Restaurant Manager)

Arlington, VA and Marco Island, FL

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – SENIOR SALES MANAGER

01/2002 – 09/2006 – Amana Trading Company, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (Branch Manager)

10/2006 – 12/2021 – Al Rana Equipment & Machines Trading, Est., Sharjah, U.A.E. (Senior Sales Manager)

Education

Florida International University – Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management

St. Petersburg Junior College – Associates Degree (AS) in Hospitality Management

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