Saiyed Ashraf
Area Manager
**************@*****.***
Address
Bined Al Gar, Kuwait city, Kuwait.
Phone
Date of birth
Jun 30, 1985
Nationality
Indian
Skills
• Staff Development • Vendor
management • Operations •
Business development and
planning • Area management •
Supply negotiation • Facility
management • Forecasting &
Budgeting • Project Management •
Online marketing • New Business
Development • Food safety •
Leadership • Organization and Time
management • procurement •
Human Resources • Public Relation,
Government & Legal Knowledge
Gulf countries • Menu Engineering
Service-focused and cost-conscious with strong expertise in front- and back-of-the house operations to establish a welcoming, energetic guest atmosphere With 13 Years of F&B experience, in 3 Gulf Countries. I consider myself as a highly committed and self- motivated individual with a proven track record of increasing profitability through analytical and management skills, with in-depth knowledge of food cost and setting up strategies to meet operational objectives, and the ability to manage resources to deliver projects.
Experience
Area Manager
Jaipur – Indian Cuisine - Aamal Holding Company- Kuwait Jan 2022 - Present
Facility Management
Infrastructure management
Promotions & Marketing
Outstanding Guest Experience
Kitchen, Bar, & Dining Room Operations
Budgeting / Profit & Loss Management
Integrated Inventory Control
Promotions & Up-selling
Safety & Sanitation Compliance
Innovative Menu Planning
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Cost Reduction / Waste Management
Motivational Team Leadership
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Urudu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Intermediate
Tamil
Native
Area Manager
Dukkan Burger KSA - Aamal Holding Company-Riyadh - KSA Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
Responsible in managing the day-to-day operation of the Restaurants designated in the area and informs the Director of Food and Beverage or designate, of any major decision taken which did not require his/her action and any other relevant information Costs
Quality and presentation of food and beverage products Service standard
Condition and cleanliness of facilities and equipment Guest satisfaction
Marketing
Assists in developing popular menus and beverage lists offering guests value for money in accordance with guidelines.
Assists in planning and organizing successful Food and Beverage activities in the Restaurant/hotel and overseas
Conducts daily briefings, Food and Beverage Meetings and other meetings as needed to obtain optimal results
Attends and participates to other meetings as required by the administrative calendar Assists Manager in keeping an up-dated Restaurant/Hotel Policies and Procedures f i l e and up-dated f i l e s on all Food and Beverage matters Assists Manager in setting Food and Beverage goals and developing strategies, procedures and policies
Assists Manager in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, beverage, material and equipment
Assists Manager in settings standards of all food, Beverage and equipment purchases in accordance with the guidelines
Participates in the preparation of the hotel's revenue plan and marketing programs Monitors local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel Food and Beverage operation
Maintains knowledge of trends, systems, practices and equipment in food and beverage through trade literature, and site visits Performs related duties and special projects as assigned Works with Manager and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
Senior Restaurant Manager
Dukkan Burger- Aamal Holding Company - Kuwait & Qatar. Mar 2014 - Feb 2019
Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations Human Resource Responsibilities
Financial Responsibilities
Works with Manager in the preparation and management of the department’s budget Duties include:
Assists in co-coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental cost on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
Assists in the preparation of the Restaurant/hotel strategic plan, goals program, and Food and Beverage Departmental Budget
Demonstrate Awareness of the policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within the guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and f i r e and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Open Flame Kitchen [ OFK ] Kuwait
Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Train, supervise, schedule kitchen and service staff. Manage purchasing and inventory control to ensure sufficient levels of high-quality product while eliminating waste. Monitor compliance with safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards. Develop and revise kitchen procedures to optimize workflow. Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data to develop accurate projections and ensure profitability. Captain
Le Meridian Kuwait
Jun 2006 - Aug 2010
Education
Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering
Technology
Best Institute of Hotel Management Tamil Nadu, India 2002 - 2005
PICL3 Food Safety
Food Safety department Riyadh KSA
2019
Projects
• D u k k a n Burger Kuwait,
• D u k k a n Burger Qatar,
• D u k k a n Burger KSA,
• J a i p u r Kuwait.
References
Upon Request
Driving License
Light motor Vehicle Kuwait