Tony G. Bou Harb

Operations & HR Consultant, Mum's & Chef, Beirut - Lebanon

BeirutBeyrouth - Lebanon

Dear Sir / Madame
I am writing to express my interest in the position of F&B OPERATIONS DIRECTOR / MANAGER.
Review of my credentials will confirm that I am capable of achieving organisation’s objectives and organic growth through effective contributions. I have over 18 years of experience in the areas of F & B Operations, Strategy Planning and Quality Assurance in the hospitality sector.
In addition, I possess good skills in communication, presentation with demonstrated abilities in leading motivated teams to achieve organisational goals.
My detailed resume is enclosed for your reference. I believe my knowledge and skills will bring value to your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to meet, discuss and explore the possibilities of the same.
I have good Communications Skills, Leadership, Listening, Product Knowledge, dependability and punctuality, excellent hospitality background, people person
Thanking you

Tony G. Bou Harb
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Professional experience
2010 - 2012

Perform a general assessment on their outlets with regards to the following
 Outlets’ locations, Operations & Concept
 Performed a price comparison of competitors for menu categories
 Help in Developing Operations Manual, HR manual, employee handbook, Job Descriptions, Position manual etc.
 Run menu engineering and develop a new menu to uplifting the operation.
 Restoring plan to boost sales and improve the quality of services.
 Personally Involved in Recruiting and training the production and customer service team.
 Set financial strategy and presented monthly reports and analysis to the owners.
 Develop a Delivery department.
 Managed costs cutting by standardizing processes and products to improve efficiency.
 Writing policies & procedure for the company,
 Implementing the HR system in the company, updating all staff Files, putting the rules & regulations for the employees.
 Preparing the Payroll, recruiting and organizing recruitment, allocating the number of employees to each restaurant according to the budget. Coaching & Counseling.
 Plan, Prepare, Deliver & Evaluate the training. Make and update procedures.
Open a new Successful branch in June 2011 in verdun seating capacity 300 Persons

Restaurant
2009 - 2010

 Functioned as a task force member of opening the restaurant and setting the plans for the kitchen, bar.
 Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the selection, hiring, training and development of team members & Prepared employee manual, oversight of departmental administration, and implementation of effective control of inventory and labor costs.
 Handled daily operations involving outside catering, conferences & Seminars, Wedding Parties.
 Menu Creation, Developing & Training.

Restaurant
2006 - 2009

 Functioned as a task force member of opening the first restaurant La Piazza Mall of the Emirates and setting the plans for the kitchen, bar, for future restaurants , for the central kitchen & main store.
 Prepared employee manual, Job descriptions, training programs, service Cycle & the HR Manual.
 Demonstrated excellence in opening 4 reputable top brand restaurants in 3 years like Piazza, Scoozi, Napoletana & Bob’s easy diner.
 Successfully achieved and maintained 25% annual growth over 3 years period.

Restaurant
2004 - 2006

 Efficiently managed 21 Lounges & outlets with a total team of 345 staff between Arrival, Terminal II, Concourse and Cargo Village.
 Played a key role in managing departmental quality related work procedures & setting up a quality management system to meet the ISO International Standards.
 Member of the Company Leadership Council.
 Actively participated in The 25th Internal audit and audited 3 departments, Finance, Maintenance and Equipments Maintenance Store.
 Nominated to be fully in charge of the new franchise segment for the new terminals.

Restaurant
2003 - 2004

 Joining as F&B Manager & promoted as Director of F&B ( Resigned For Personal reasons )

Notable Accomplishments;
 Functioned as an in charge of 8 restaurants, Pastry & Bakery.
 Distinction of being awarded Certificate for successfully attendeding & managing & achieving organization goal courseconducted by SIMS International.
 Functioned as Director of F&B For four Ritz Boutique Hotels in Kuwait.
 Actively participated in Pre opening and opening of 1st Ritz Shark Boutique Hotel in Kuwait.
 Involved in Planning, organising and recruiting for the other 3 remaining Hotels plus coordination of works on site.
 Instrumental in liasing with food production manager to ensure food purchases are timely delivered and up to the quality standard.

Restaurant
2001 - 2003

 Involved in the pre-opening and opening of the hotels including 12 outlets,(Lebanese, Italien, Chinese, japanese,French & Room service).
 Well versed with all company System from Micros to Fidelio as well as FBM Program. Participate in preparation of budget for F&B department.
 Efficiently achieved F&B department needs by ensuring guest satisfaction & high quality of service at all times by planning ahead. Implementing (both on the job and off the job)
 Attended Skills for Skills 1 course and pass the course with an awarded certificate
 Awarded a Recognition letter from the Hotel Generale Manager for Exceeding the set target sales for banquets and events.

Hotel
1999 - 2000

 Efficiently participated in the ‘Service is Selling’ program and was nominated the Best Server in Selling
 Received guest satisfaction & and a Letter of Recognition through a survey wich was conducted by the Hotel
 invited for a breakfast with the General Manager of the Hotel!
 transferred to the Hilton City at the Five Stars Dining Restaurant ‘San Francisco Grill’.

Hotel
1999 - 2000

 Handled daily operations involving bistro to fine dining, outside conferences & Seminars

Restaurant
1997 - 1998

and successfully managed the entire food Production System and day to day duties including Consistent proper food handling, sanitation, training and weekly production plans.

Hotel
1996 - 1997

as Head Waiter and functioned as an in charge of Room Service, Reception, Lobby Bar and Restaurant

Hotel
1991 - 1995

LES SUITES HOTEL 4*– Lebanon - Le Fleuron Restaurant as ‘Chef de partie’ and handled all aspects of any function including monthly stock takes, purchasing and rostering.( French Cuisine)

Restaurant
Education


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