Mohamed Abdallah
Director of Banquet & Catering pre opening @ Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
About
Dynamic and results-driven Food and Beverage Manager with over 18 years of comprehensive experience in the hospitality industry. Proven track record in optimizing operations, enhancing guest experiences, and increasing profitability through innovative menu development and strategic planning. Expertise in leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and implementing effective training programs to ensure high standards of service.
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Hospitality
Client Relations, Hospitality Service, Financial Management, Food Service, Organization Skills, Catering, Staff Training, Financial Communications, Restaurant Operations, Operations Management, Time Management, Strategy, Event Management, Luxury, Guest Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Communication, Marketing, Team Management
Experience

Director of Banquet & Catering pre opening
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Oversaw the pre-opening of a 8,500 square meter Banquet & Catering space with 17 meeting rooms, including a ballroom for 4,000 guests. • Managed a team to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences. • Implemented strategic planning and execution to drive revenue growth and exceed client expectations.

Food and Beverage Manager
Saudi Arabia
•• Increased F&B revenue by 8 % through innovative menu development and strategic marketing initiatives. • Reduced food and beverage costs by 5% by implementing efficient inventory management practices • Developed and implemented training programs, resulting in a 20% increase in staff productivity. • Achieved a 85% guest satisfaction rating in F&B services, as measured by customer feedback surveys and online reviews. •Trained and mentored a team of 20 staff members, resulting in a 20% reduction in employee turnover and improved service quality • Successfully managed over 45 large-scale events annually, increasing banquet revenue by 5 % through enhanced service offerings and customer engagement

Food and Beverage Manager
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• • Increased F&B revenue by 4 % through innovative menu development and strategic marketing initiatives. • Reduced food and beverage costs by 3% by implementing efficient inventory management practices • Developed and implemented training programs, resulting in a 15% increase in staff productivity. • Achieved a 83% guest satisfaction rating in F&B services, as measured by customer feedback surveys and online reviews. •Trained and mentored a team of 15 staff members, resulting in a 40% reduction in employee turnover and improved service quality • Successfully managed over 55 large-scale events annually, increasing banquet revenue by 5 % through enhanced service offerings and customer engagement

Banquet & Catering Manager
voco®
Saudi Arabia
• Achieved 1.5 M plus SAR, with 800 Thousands outside catering, and 1.8 M SAR with 500 Thousands outside catering revenue in 2020, 2021, • Trained and mentored a team of 32 staff members resulting in Improve service and quality in all special events. •Decreased casuals cost by 10%, 8%, as well as variable cost by 3%, 3%, in 2020, 2021, through high productivity of team members.

Banquet and catering operations Manager pre opening
••Achieved 13M plus SAR, 14.5M SAR with 1.7 M outside catering, and 15M SAR with 2.5M outside catering revenue in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. •Trained and mentored a team of 32 staff members resulting in Improve service and quality in all special events •Decreased casuals cost by 10%, 8%, and 8% as well as variable cost by 3%, 3%, and 3% in 2016, 2017, and 2018 through high productivity of team members.

Assistant Banquet Manager
Saudi Arabia
• Led 35 TMs and executed Ritz-Carlton service standard to ensure seamless working operations. • Communicated with sales, kitchen, and stewarding teams on last minute function change. • Conducted TMs training regularly to increase the productivity. • Planned and arranged budget for the department for the achievement of high profitability ratios. • Developed a plan with sales department to organize wedding events. • Reduced casuals cost by 10% and variable cost by 3% through ensuring high productivity of Team members as well as banquet achieved annual revenue of 45,000M Riyals plus in 2014.

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