Ziad El Sandid

Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

+996*-**-*******

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Senior Manager with over thirty five years of progressive international work experience in hospitality industry across Lebanon, Algeria and KSA. Managerial experience in overseeing food production managment, quality control, hygiene & safety, strategic planning . Excellent interpersonal, team and customer relationship management with mentoring and directive leadership style. Over the years the following competencies have been developed:

Leading multicultural and multilingual teams of professionals and developing future leaders

Strategic business planning and execution for emerging and start up accounts

Supply chain management and contingency planning

Fluent in Arabic, English, holding Lebanese citizenship

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Production Head in (CPU) Central Production Unit – Saudi Airlines Catering Company, Riyadh, K.S.A. From 08Nov2015 – present.

Leading a team of 200 people and responsible for production, pruducing 60.000 meals daily for all stations Riyadh,Jeddah.Dammam and Medina for all saudi international, domestic flights and foreign airlines.

Also provide all kind of precut vegetable and smoked Items.

Providing meals for Saudi car race Dakar 2020 for 11 locations.

Providing Meals for Hajj Pilgrims and Umrah,bulk and individual.

Poviding Bulk Meala fo Night trains Aljouf.

Providing Bulk an Indivedual Meals for Hilton Hotel in Riyadh.

Production Manager, B&I - Saudi Arabian Airlines, KSA, 2012- 07 Nov.2015

Leading a team of 200 people and responsible for production management of 35.000 daily inflight meals for all saudi international, domestic flights and foreign airlines.

Promoted to Executive Chef.

Production management of catering In Flight Kitchen - 30.000 meals per day .

Launching and management of catering 25.000 meals per day in Noura university, Ryadh, and other outlets

Organized the successful opening of many outlets: Institude Public Administration, AL Fursan lounges in KKIA, Saudi Telecominication, Saudi Royal Air Force, Advance elctronic (AEC), Al Salam Aircraft, National Commercial Bank (NCB), Rayal Air Force.

Led leadership development initiatives by identifying and mentoring high potentials to future leaders

Inventory management of Saudi Airlines Catering equipment to provide maximum availability of stock at all times and ensure smooth operations.

Controlling catering orders, menu specifications for both outbound and inbound of Saudi airlines flights and customer’s airlines.

Handling stock audits and statutory audits.

Co-ordination with Department heads and Station Manager for operational requirements

Ensuring the compliance of all airline equipment management as per the airline standards and requirements

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Head Chef & Assist. Production Manager - Saudi Arabian Airlines, KSA 2005 – 2011

Resoponsible for total production of all Hot, Cold, Bakery & pastry; In charge of controling, revising catering order and maitain of Food Safety

Promoted to Head Chef.

Recognized for my 25 years of service at Saudi Arabian Airlines catering – Riyadh, KSA

Managed Food Safety System and succeeded the accreditation of ISO 22000

Participated to the successful launch of terminal lounges in Riyadh, 2007

Supervised food catering for Arab League Summit, Riyadh, 2007

Granted safe workplace environment for my team, by running regular fire drill & evacuation simulations

Assistant Manager -Production (KSF) Saudi Arabian Airlines, KSA 2001 - 2004

In-charge for outlet, party services, management restaurant and staff meals.

Run Cost & Benefit Analysis for my department

Reducing by 20% the costs of meals for internal staff and management, with preserving the same quality.

Deployed Awareness program and ensured conformity with ISO standards,

Assisted my management in strategic planning and decision making

Developed my Team’s capabilities and ensured work life balance

Sous Chef, Catering in Flight kitchen - Saudi Arabian Airlines, KSA 1983 – 2001

Responsible for production and quality control of the VIP Menu at Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Participated actively in assisting Jeddah-Catering unit during chilled water shutdown, 2001

Led the International Cookery Competition, Riyadh, 2001

Participated to 7th Gulf Airport catering working Group Cooking Competition, Riyadh, 1999

Has been selected among the talent pool of Saudi Arabian Airlines for developing people in the organization and demonstrating decision making skills, 1996

Recognized by the GM of Saudi Airlines as best successful employee in 1995

Awarded by the Silver Medal at Salon culinary, food Exhibition, 1989

Awarded by the Bronze Medal at Salon culinary, food Exhibition, 1987 and 1993

Recognized as active member of “Les Toques Blanches International”, 1985

Chef De Partie & Sous Chef, Kandara Hotel, Sheraton Medina & Jeddah, KSA 1979 – 1982\

Managing the card menu choices in hot kitchen and supply chain follow up with suppliers.

Awarded for high quality hotel Service to the Royal Family and Ministers of Saudi Arabia during their stay in Sheraton Medina.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high quality service and genuine approach

Acting as Executive chef during manager’s absence

Sous Chef, Lebanon, Algeria, KSA 1975 - 1978

Awarded for the best creative chef for inventing new dish in Yaildezlar restaurant, Beirut

Appreciation letter from owner of Don Camilo restaurant, Beirut

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hotel School, Beirut, Secondary Vocational Certificate- Chef de cuisine, 1973

Hotel School, Beirut, Higher Vocational Rehabilitation Certificate- Executive chef de cuisine, 1977

Business Administration Diploma Certificate of Appreciation from Gate Training Center

Diploma in Business Administration Certificate of Appreciation from AYM England

Business Administration Diploma Certificate of Appreciation from I.M.C.T Group

In-company Training:

Decision Making.

Planning Skills.

Cost & Benefit Analysis

Developing Organization Talent,

Coaching & Counseling.

Interpersonal Skills.

Problem Solving.

Proud to serve you.

Halal Food Control certification – SFDA.

Hygiene& Food safety certification ISO 22000.

Fire Drill & Evacuation,

Public First Aid Course

Managing your Job Course.

Quality Management System

Manage Stress at Work.

Internal Sports Tournament

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

ISO Awareness Program.

Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Training Course

Certificate of Completion on Cyber Security Minick Awareness Training on 12 Apr, 2022

Certificate of Completion on Cyber Internet Security and you on 12 Apr, 2022

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 06/04/1956 Marital Status: Married, 4 children Nationality: Lebanese

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