Operation

RAGHEB LABABIDI

Dawsonville, GA ***** 706-***-**** ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Restaurant and multi-unit Operations Manager with over 30 years of experience leading food-service operations across the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Proven track record in P&L management, food and labor cost control, concept development, and team leadership, consistently improving efficiency, guest satisfaction, and sales performance.

CORE SKILLS

•Operations & P&L Management

•Food Safety & ServSafe Compliance

•Food & Labor Cost Control

•Inventory & Purchasing Forecasting

•Budgeting & Cost Reduction

•Customer Relationship Management

•Team Leadership & Training

•Sales Growth & Catering

•Recruitment & Staffing

•Scheduling & Multitasking

•Vendor Negotiation

•Policy Development & Implementation

•Concept Development & Remodeling

•Quality Assurance & Standards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saj Mediterranean Restaurant Georgia 2026 – Present

Restaurant Manager

•Manage daily operations of a Mediterranean restaurant, overseeing front- and back-of-house performance.

•Supervise hiring, scheduling, and employee training.

•Increase sales through catering, guest service, and operational excellence.

•Ensure food safety and ServSafe compliance.

Raik Mediterranean Restaurant Georgia 2025 – 2026

Operations / Restaurant Manager

•Managed daily restaurant operations.

•Led and trained front- and back-of-house teams.

•Controlled food cost, labor cost, and inventory.

•Improved guest satisfaction and team performance.

Arada Group (Arad Caffe – Hungry Birds) Istanbul, Turkey 10/2018 – 01/2024

Operations Manager

•Directed daily operations across multiple concepts, driving process improvements and cost reduction.

•Planned strategies to minimize shortages, increase sales, and open new concepts.

•Managed purchasing forecasting, inventory, and food/labor cost for the business.

Hanad Company (Entrecote, Ambers-Lenotre Pastry, Lenotre Restaurant, B2B Restaurant) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 03/2016 – 01/2018

Operations Manager

•Oversaw operations for multiple restaurant and pastry concepts, including B2B accounts.

•Implemented policies and procedures for food safety and hygiene.

•Trained employee standards to improve guest satisfaction.

Mira Company (Lusin, Kebab Time) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 02/2014 – 03/2016

Operations Manager

•Planned and opened the Kebab Time concept from the ground up.

•Recruited employees internationally and created operations manuals, policies, and food safety procedures.

Gulf Catering Company Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 02/2010 – 02/2014

Operations / Sales Manager

•Delivered large-scale catering operations, including feeding 4,000 students within a 20-minute window.

•Grew the business to a higher level, increasing sales by 80% while controlling food and labor cost.

Broadway, The Crepe Cafe & Carino's Italian Grill Saudi Arabia 08/2007 – 02/2010

Operations Manager

•Managed daily operations across three restaurant concepts.

•Completed Broadway management training and Carino's Franchise Management Program.

Forsan Food & Consumer Saudi Arabia 12/2005 – 07/2007

Business Development Manager

•Improved customer service and rebuilt employee relations.

•Led labeling and zoning initiatives for Al-Forsan Consumer Company.

Steak House (Alfa Company) Saudi Arabia 09/2001 – 11/2005

Restaurant Manager

•Managed full restaurant operations, staffing, and guest service standards.

Napoli Italian Restaurant U.S.A. 10/2000 – 05/2001

Area Manager

•Oversaw multi-location performance, converting operations to internationally standardized manuals.

Chili's (Arabian Food Suppliers) Saudi Arabia 04/1998 – 04/2000

Senior Manager

•Managed restaurant operations and supplier relationships.

Byblos Restaurant U.S.A. 08/1992 – 09/1995

Head Chef & Restaurant Manager

•Led kitchen and front-of-house operations, contributing to international expansion manuals.

Olive Garden U.S.A. 12/1990 – 07/1992

Cook

•Prepared menu items to standard in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Free Time Restaurant Kuwait 01/1987 – 01/1989

Assistant Manager

•Supported daily restaurant operations and staff supervision.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

•Opened a bakery from scratch, achieving $1 million in annual sales.

•Increased sales by 80% through operational and cost-control improvements.

•Opened two new restaurant concepts within six months, including menu, inventory, and training rollout.

•Converted restaurant operations (Napoli, Byblos) into standardized manuals for international expansion.

•Recruited and trained employees internationally, building teams to consistent service standards.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

•ServSafe Compliance

•Food Safety Systems: HACCP & GMPS

•Personal Hygiene & Food Hygiene Certification

•Kaizen Management Training

•Carino's Franchise Management Program

•Restaurant Leadership Practices

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Arabic and English

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