Ahmed Soliman

Experience

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  National Arabic Company for Restaurant Management

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Assistant Manager

  Front of the house manager *T.G.I Fridays U.A.E Kuwait food Company. (Opening team) HostAchievement:The management of Cairo Marriot hotel has selected to recognize me as a member, of the Hospitality TeamEmpowerment Team for the same year in appreciation for my good Performance, dedication and hard workImproved in profitability CY 14 by 12% goal 10%Awarding Food safety audit certificate from DiverseyAchieved Gross Margin by 56% goal 54%

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  T.G.I. FRIDAYS QATAR {OPNING TEAM

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Restaurant Manager
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  Wataniya for restaurants

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2011

  Brand General Manager

  General Manager of Rainforest Brand in Cairo Wataniya for restaurants operation in Cairo, First Branch (In the Mideast) Handling Operation with capacity of 550 seats and 250 employeePlan the work of all restaurant employees, assign work, prioritize work of personnel, and make changes to assignments and priorities based on an independent assessment of the restaurant's needs, the present volume of business, peak periods, the receipt of new inventory, the sales and merchandizing opportunities perceived, and other factors deemed pertinent by you. Arrange for inventorying of food products by subordinates.Interview and hire restaurant staff based on your assessment of staffing needs, the labor budget, and labor costs. Train new employees and assign training responsibilities...Manage the restaurant to increase sales and profits. Monitor and control labor costs. Attend manager meetings and training sessions.Pretty well familiar with P&L reports *QATAR FOOD COMPANY. Show less

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  IKEA-Egypt

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Food and Beverage Manager

  Ensuring that systems and methods stated in IKEA Concept Documentation are implemented in the Restaurant, Swedish food market, Bistro and co-workers restaurantTogether with the Communication & Interior Design Manager securing that the IKEA store provides a range presentation in the Restaurant, Swedish food market and Bistro areasApplying sales methods in accordance with the Food & Beverages and Customer Service the 'IKEA way' manualEnsuring the implementation of the sales objectives defined in the IKEA Food & Beverage sales budgetSetting standards for the store operating procedures in the Restaurant, Swedish food market, Bistro and co-workers restaurant areasStaying in contact with the international guidelines provided by IKEA Food Services regarding range and supplier set upEnsuring that the health and safety of visitors and co-workers meets all local standards and regulations and exceeds to the HACCAP standardsDeveloping the annual business plan with the store management team in regards to your own department and areas of responsibilityEnsuring that all IKEA Food & Beverages co-workers are properly trainedContributing to the planning, execution and follow-up of the stores' commercial calendar Setting prices on products, budgeting, sales results, operational costs, operational results and follow-up of all IKEA Food & Beverages in the store Rainforest cafes (Restaurant Show less

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  Premiere for Food Industry and restaurants

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2017

  Operations Manager
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  Hope Foundation

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

  Regional food and beverages Director