Wassim El Halabi/Restaurant Manager

Managing FAKHR EL DIN to be recognized as one of the finest establishments in Amman . My responsibilities included driving revenues, seamless execution of day to day operations, as delivering our target.

• Proactive in implementing new F&B initiatives

  
  
  

• Monthly P&L, reports analysis and cost management short/long term plans

  
  
  

• Leading, coaching, motivating & evaluating

• Ensure manning and competence level of selected colleagues is sufficient for the outlets

• Maintain consistent, open communication with all aspects of the operation and with other departments

• Demonstrate effective organization and time management skills and take ownership of all mentioned areas

• Analysis of all aspects of the operation to monitor and audit performance to ensure continuous improvements are achieved

  
  
  

• Develops strong, productive, professional relationships with internal and external guests

• Recognizes colleagues feedback on operation and any factors affecting their roles

• Develops, plans, and ensure the implementation of service standards in the restaurant

• Prepares periodic budgets, forecasts and capital expenditures for the restaurant

Key Achievements

• Strategic planning and execution for 2020 , promotions, packages changes,  and guest experience

• Successful team Development for 2020, Cross training from internal outlet in FAKHR EL DIN to other department.

• Maintaining the average check

• Creative food and beverage ideas for menus

Managing ALTANNOUR to be recognized as one of the finest establishments in Dubai . My responsibilities included driving revenues, seamless execution of day to day operations, as delivering our target.

• Proactive in implementing new F&B initiatives

• Monthly P&L, reports analysis and cost management short/long term plans

• Leading, coaching, motivating & evaluating

• Ensure manning and competence level of selected colleagues is sufficient for the outlets

• Maintain consistent, open communication with all aspects of the operation and with other departments

• Demonstrate effective organization and time management skills and take ownership of all mentioned areas

• Analysis of all aspects of the operation to monitor and audit performance to ensure continuous improvements are achieved

• Develops strong, productive, professional relationships with internal and external guests

• Recognizes colleagues feedback on operation and any factors affecting their roles

• Develops, plans, and ensure the implementation of service standards in the restaurant

• Prepares periodic budgets, forecasts and capital expenditures for the restaurant

Key Achievements

• Strategic planning and execution for 2018 , promotions, packages changes, and guest experience

• Successful team Development for 2018, Cross training from ALTANNOUR to other department

Pre-opening and managing flavours of Arabia to be recognized as one of the finest establishments in dubai My responsibilities included driving revenues, seamless execution of day to day operations, as delivering our target.

• Proactive in implementing new F&B initiatives

• Monthly P&L, reports analysis and cost management short/long term plans

• Leading, coaching, motivating & evaluating

• Ensure manning and competence level of selected colleagues is sufficient for the outlets

• Maintain consistent, open communication with all aspects of the operation and with other departments

• Demonstrate effective organization and time management skills and take ownership of all mentioned areas

• Analysis of all aspects of the operation to monitor and audit performance to ensure continuous improvements are achieved

• Develops strong, productive, professional relationships with internal and external guests

• Recognizes colleagues feedback on operation and any factors affecting their roles

• Develops, plans, and ensure the implementation of service standards in the restaurant

• Prepares periodic budgets, forecasts and capital expenditures for the restaurant

Key Achievements

• Exceeding Q1 2016 Financial targets vs. Budget.

• Strategic planning and execution for 2017 flavours , promotions, packages changes, and guest experience

• Successful team Development for 2017, Cross training from flavours to other department.

• 98% score “I see Survey” for flavours 2016- 2017 great results.

• Personal in charge (PIC) – International certificates on Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering.

• The only 1 outlet in F&B department maintaining SPH till date

Byblos Sur Mer Restaurant and Bar & Lounge – TimeOut Best Newcomer 2015/2016
Pre-opening and managing Byblos Sur Mer to be recognized as one of the finest establishments in Abu Dhabi. My responsibilities included driving revenues, seamless execution of day to day operations, driving social media awareness as well as delivering GOP. I have established Byblos Sur Mer in #1 on TripAdvisor for last quarter of 2015 and January 2016 with current standing in top 5. My other responsibilities included:

• Proactive in implementing new F&B initiatives

• Monthly P&L reports analysis and cost management short/long term plans

• Leading, coaching, motivating & evaluating

• Ensure manning and competence level of selected colleagues is sufficient for the outlets

• Maintain consistent, open communication with all aspects of the operation and with other departments

Key Achievements

• Exceeding Q1 2016 Financial targets vs. Budget and GOP

• Won the I Matter – Manager of the Year 2015

• Short Listed for What’s on Award, Time Out Award and BBC food Award 2015 and Winner of Timeout Magazine for (Best New comer 2015);

• August, best sales for IHG dining reward in IMEA 134 cards with a 39% contribution from Byblos Team

• Strategic planning and execution for 2015 Byblos, promotions, packages changes, terrace project and guest experience

• Successful team Development and PDP leaded to 4 promotions within the team in 2015, 2 Cross training from Byblos to other department

• Recruitment program for 4 outlets in the department and filling vacancies according to budget

• 92% score “Employee Engagement Survey” for Byblos 2015/2016 Best in class for Byblos Bar & Lounge

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection and performance management of Byblos Sur Mer

• Demonstrate effective organization and time management skills and take ownership of all mentioned areas

• Analysis of all aspects of the operation to monitor and audit performance to ensure continuous improvements are achieved

Le Phoenician- Restaurant Manager: Handling the operation for the daily events, achieving 40% over the budget with high guests and management satisfaction

Ayam zaman – Restaurant Manager:  The up-scale restaurant in ascot hotel featuring 150 seats and holding special theme nights and Lebanese   food promotions

Key Achievements

• MTD Managing Training Development programs for potentials

• Departmental trainer for the restaurant

• Planning and executing all promotions, theme nights and special events

• P&L analysis and cost management