Saiyed Ashraf

Area Manager

Email

advbhl@r.postjobfree.com

Address

Bined Al Gar, Kuwait city, Kuwait.

Phone

+965-********

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

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