Thomas Samuel

Experience

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  AK SHARF & Company

  Nov 1986 - Dec 1987

  Assistant Catering Manager

  Performed as Asst Catering Manager for ONGC Bank house Colony with AK SHARF & CompanyThe capacity of the Camp were 500 Residents Assisting to Catering manager to prepare the menu and forecast. Assisting for Checking the quality of the work been carried out by the team members Assisting to store keeper to place food, cleaning and disposable items order to each supplier. Assisting to prepare the staff’s time sheet, over time justification and sending to finance department. Assisting to prepare and flash control / daily / weekly report to Catering manager Show less

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  Socat LLC

  Apr 1988 - Sept 1999

  Location Manager

  Performed as Location manager for Socat LLC Oman from 1988 to 1999 in various locations likePDO, ONSHORE RIGS, DESSERT CAMPS, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS AND MILITARY CAMPS RGO(ROYAL GUARD OF OMAN) Menu planning and forecasting the food cost,Page 4 of 5 Checking the quality of the work been carried out by the team members as per the contractual obligation Checking the team members personnel hygiene Placing food, Cleaning and disposable items to each supplier. Receiving the food stuff and checking is been delivered on appropriate temperature and hygienic condition Preparing the staff’s time sheet, over time justification and sending to finance department. Preparing and Sending flash control / daily / weekly report to Operation manager Preparing and sending the month end documents to Operation manager for analysis. Show less

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  Sodexho LLC

  Jul 1999 - Oct 2004

  Catering and Facilities Manager

  Performed as Facilities and Catering Manager for SAIEPM TECHENT JOINT VENTURE project inSUDAN for the camp capacity of 2600 residents and Worked as Facilities Manager for ZUBLIN AGProject in ETHIOPIA for camp capacity of 2000 residents at Gil Gibe (ADDIS ABABA)

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  Sodexho International Catering & Facilities Management

  Aug 2004 - Oct 2005

  Catering Operations Manager

  Managed 33 Locations of the South Oman including Rigs and ROP Stations and PDO Location Planning and organizing of the Mobilization and Demobilization of the Camps and facilities Staffs planning, recruiting, training and allotment to Entire facilities as per positions and Capacity Inspecting the Facilities standard and quality of the services according to Contract obligation to satisfy the Client representatives and residents.Page 3 of 5 Preparing the Monthly Draft invoice of the Entire Locations Checking and rectifying the monthly LMS report of the each location and submitting to Concerned. Maintaining Clients Relations by regular meetings and contacts. Conducting Staffs training and weekly tool box meeting Controlling and monitoring on Quality of the each cuisines. Controlling and monitoring the Housekeeping and laundry services. keeping record on the Clients and company equipment Supervising the activities of the maintenance department. Attending complaints/suggestion from clients with positive attitude, sincerity and promptness. Ensuring that staffs are well aware of their duties and responsibilities. Assigning the right work for the right person based on their efficiency and experience Leading and motivating the staffs by creating a healthy work environment. Maintaining a professional and pleasant working relationship with superiors and peers Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with the Quality, Healthy, and Safety & Environment management system. Show less

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  DAMAC Hospitality Division

  Jul 2006 - Nov 2008

  Catering Project Manager

  Responsible for formulating and implementing progressive best catering practices in order to smoothly integrate business plans with quality standards, Advising the Directors on constant catering policies & strategies, their implementation Identifying the training needs, preparing & implementing the training to catering personnel Entrusted with the manpower planning and recruitment of all levels of employees Effectively handling the day-to-day Administrative problems, customer problems etc. Providing analytical support and feedback on the company’s performance. Ensuring all works carried out as per the contract and client’s specification. Planning, organizing and controlling the operation in a professional manner ensuring prompt, efficient and quality services to the clients in line with Top Management’s instructions Achieve excellence in all areas of services ensuring company recognized standard. Ensuring that an updated copy of service contract / scope of work is always available at site and frequently refer the same to ensure compliance with the service provisions and scope of the work. Show less

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  Imdaad Oran Cluster-12

  Dec 2008 - Feb 2010

  Catering Manager and Facilities Supervisor

  Managing the reputed Nakheel property (Dubai World Group) with Imdaad LLC from 1st of December -2008 to till 28th February-2010 for a well reputed semi government facilities management and operation having 3000 employees in Dubai.Supervising and monitoring the service contractors undertaking work at the facility premises. Ensure that all facility infastrure, equipments, surrounding and appliances are well maintained and operational and safe to use. Represent the senior Officer –facilities and take care of the responsibilities during his absence. Handling and solving daily affairs of Catering, accommodation, Housekeeping problems Provide welfare service within the framework of as per company programs, policies and procedure. Coordinate a schedule with staffs for routine inspection of the facilities in conjunction with various contractors like MEP, Cleaning, Catering and security. Arrange tenant’s representatives meeting and resolving the problems Conduct satisfaction survey to know feedback about the welfare and others services Plan and arrange sports and events for the tenants in the coordination with tenant’s representatives Show less

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  Red Sea Remote Site Solutions)

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  Catering & Facilities Manager

   Collecting information and Oil & gas companies and Government organizations Preparing and submitting Tender for Catering & FM service for remote site and hostile countries. Mobilized remote site locations Like Iraq & Liberia

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  ARC Hospitality

  Mar 2012 - now

  General Manager

  Catering GM/Head of operations(GCC)