Highly energetic professional with over 20 years’ experience. Proficient in Multi-site restaurant operations and possessing a formidable knowledge in financial management, preopening; always ensuring goals are being translated to the team. Dedicated and passionate about providing excellent customer service and exceeding organizational goals. Proven ability to increase profit through strategic planning, effective project management and process reengineering. Highly skilled in recruiting, training, and performance management and creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes motivation. Strong experience in Heading Operations and overseeing the rollout of chain of restaurants within the UAE. Ability to inspire associates and to create a culture of accountability. Consistently receives hiring recommendations, takes proactive approaches and is a Merit holder for Dubai Municipality PIC and ISO 22000 Internal Auditor. Open to engaging in Pro-bono Advisory and Consultancy roles in F&B
Institution Of Occupational Health & Safety
TSI Quality Services
University Of Michigan
Florida Atlantic University
Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health, UK
2020 - Present (5 Years)
REstoGuru Hospitality Services, United Arab Emirates UAE
With the vast local experience and industry knowledge that I have, I decided to put it out for the larger use in trying to assist multiple businesses who may need the expertise like mine but cannot have someone like me for full time employment due to various constraints. brAchievements and Highlights: br Key advisor with a Licensed Premium Casual Diner restaurant located in an exceptional 5 start Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road br• Assisting in the Marketing plans, Events and improving sales br• Set up of Dark Kitchen Concepts and online delivery networks br• Vendor management and exploring avenues for new revenue centre br Advisor to Chain of Milkshake QSR from India. To plan their foot print in UAE and GCC. Scouting and verifying new locations br Alliance with a Training Institute to offer Professional Food Beverage, Guest Service and Hospitality Short Courses. Ensure better employability of the students br Consulting role for launch and establishment of a Chain of Indian Casual Dining Restaurant in UAE by acquisition of existing restaurants in distress sale br Planning, Project Management and Launch of a new Indian Casual Diner restaurant2025 - Present (0 Year)
Hozpitality Group, United Arab Emirates UAE
2015 - 2019 (4 Years)
JSB Investments LLC (Dubai), United Arab Emirates UAE
The Yellow Chilli by Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is a Premium Casual Diner and QSR serving Indian cuisine from the North-West Frontier Province with exotic picks from the regions of Punjab and the Mughal Era. Being the Master Franchisee of the brand in UAE, target mandate set was to open over 11 restaurants across the country. The Company has acquired the franchisee rights for two more brands namely HongKong by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Booster Juice from Canada a concept for Fresh juices and smoothies.