Aug 2017 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Saudi Arabia

• Leading the operations of 6 concepts in the Country of Saudi Arabia
• Texas De Brazil
• An authentic Brazilian-American Churrascaria (steakhouse) that combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the service and generous spirit of Texas. www.texasdebrazil.com/
• Azkadenya
• Modern, casual-dining Arabic restaurant chain that offers a wide variety of Middle Eastern cuisine.
• YO! Sushi
• Brought the Japanese conveyor belt ‘kaiten’ sushi bar concept to the West, and became the original and most famous sushi brand in the UK. https://yosushi.com/
• California Pizza Kitchen
• A leading American casual dining chain. www.cpk.com/
• Panda Express
• The largest Asian restaurant concept in the world. https://www.pandaexpress.com/
• Hummingbird Bakery
• This American-style bakery was founded in 2004 to bring the authentic taste of American home baking to London. https://hummingbirdbakery.com

Sep 2013 – Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Hospitality Board, a division of Al Bader Enterprises, operates hospitality-related establishments including restaurants, bakeries, cafes and catering services. Founded in 1991, we’ve grown to own more than 400 stores while providing customers with most unique and distinct cuisines from around the world. Through our operating agreements, six of the world’s major brands are served to customers across the Middle East. These brands include: Sizzler House, Canton, Tako Hut, Roma Way, Cinnabon and Coffee Aroma.
• Managing 4 concepts Development of F&B , Fast Food . QSR ( Quick Service Restaurants ) , FCR ( Fast Casual Restaurants ) , Fast Casual dining (Canton, Tako Hut, Roma Way and Coffee Aroma) for over 200+ outlets
•  Canton
•  Tako Hut
•  Roma Way
•  Coffee Aroma
•  Universities (King Saud University, princess Noura University and Al Faisal University
• Reporting to the group CEO
• Managing a team of 1500
• Opened 23 outlets (Canton, Tako Hut, Roma Way)

May 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Sultanate of Oman

• Alamar Foods Company is the master franchisee of Domino's Pizza and Wendy's in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region
•  Full accountability, responsible for and overseeing the entire F&B QSR ( Quick Service Restaurants ) , Fast Food , Fast Casual Dining business and Development in the Sultanate of Oman and reporting to the Managing Director - Owners
•  Responsible for the brand's P&L, development, real estate and the profitable growth of the company
•  Responsible for developing companies strategies, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimizing hassles
•  Responsible for strategic and operational expansion plan for the company
•  Responsible for marketing planning, LSM development, brand awareness and expansion of the market share of the brand
•  Responsible for managing human resources, recruitment, training, succession planning. Leading and development a team of 10 direct reports of senior staffs and 250 indirect reports in 14 running restaurants and a commissary kitchen
•  Responsible for smooth and efficient logistics and procurement operation, suppliers, distribution and material & stock management
•  Responsible for market and demographic analysis, customers and competition analysis, feasibility studies for new outlets and new cities
•  Accountable for healthy relation with franchisor and master franchisee of the concept

Sep 2011 – May 2012 · 8 mos · Qatar, UAE

• Responsible for the growth and expansion of the company’s F&B , QSR , Fast Casual Dining and Fine Dining retail brands which includes Franchise and Own Brands such as Royal Tandoor, Tandoor Express, The Village, SFC, Pizza 241, Bombay Chowpatty, Coffee Time, Puranmal, Foodsmart, Café Anaaz, Janna, Penne and other upcoming concepts in addition to the growth and expansion of the catering and support services activities to universities, schools, hotels, banks, government agencies, residential towers and complexes and exhibitions
• Develop the Annual Marketing and Business plan & achieve the objectives set for sales volume and market share and achieve the target growth and expansion.
• Prepare costing, P&L and proposals for the new projects and tenders and timely submission of proposals in response to tenders/client enquiries
• Establish plans to market the business activities to secure new Service Contracts and generate sales revenue, within the given guidelines, time frame and agreed budget
• Conduct extensive market research and competitor mapping activities leading to future strategies; identification of opportunities related to hospitality and food services
• Sourcing and selecting sites for all retail concepts according to budget and expansion plans

Jun 2008 – Sep 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Qatar, UAE

• Position: Senior Operations Manager
• Website : www.gvgqatar.com / www. Ifsqatar.com
• Responsible to: COO/ Managing Director
• Successfully managing 67 QSR , F&B Restaurants , Casual Dining outlets, schools’ canteens, as well as Qatar University Hostel catering services “males & females “.
• The retail outlets portfolio under my responsibility include the following brand names "
• a. Tandoor “Indian”
• b. Oriental Bowl “Chinese”
• c. Southern Fried Chicken (SFC) “Fast Food British Franchise Fried Chicken”
• d. 241 Pizza “Fast Food Canadian Franchise Pizza Concept”
• e. Coffee Time “Canadian Franchise Coffee Concept”
• f. Gelato “Italian “Franchise Ice Cream Concept”
• g. Janna “Arabic, Lebanese Concept”
• h. Penne “Italian Concept”
• i. Fresh n Fit “Healthy Food Concept”
• j. Orange “Fresh Juices Concept”
• k. Food Smart “ Healthy Fast Food”
• to access the above brands http://www.ifsqatar.com/brands.html
• Managing a team of 700 +
• Responsible for the institutional contract catering operations of the company which includes fast food restaurants, casual dining restaurants, coffee shops and the catering activities.
• In-charge of food service contract by Qatar University to provide food services for 10,000 students, mostly Qatari Nationals & over 1000 faculty & staff.
• Also responsible to manage & operate the entire brand new food court facilities which is one of its kind in the Middle East region, with 12 different International franchise brands of food concept with the seating capacity of 1000 students. This prestigious project is another milestone in IFS's history
• Succeeded to obtain the Qatar University Tender two years contract to supply meals to the QU students Hostel “Male/female”, for supplying 1000 buffet meals a day to 350 students

Jul 2005 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 11 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Managed 5 QSR, Casual Dining restaurants under the brand names of Pelati, Canton, Baanthai and Handi plus international banquet buffet
• Launched and Opened 3 new QSR Concept restaurants and central Kitchen and one open buffet in the Oasis Center .
• a. Canton a modern and authentic Chinese cuisine
• b. Baanthai a contemporary and authentic Thai cuisine
• c. Handi an Indian modern restaurant.

Jul 1999 – Jun 2005 · 5 yrs 11 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Have worked in Pizza Hut
• Joined as Assistant Manager and became Restaurant in-cahrge and managed many restaurants during my employment
• The opening manager for Pizza Hut U.S.A Air Base in Dhafra branch and Pizza Hut Khalifa St. branch.After renovation