Samer Mouzahem, Project Manager

Samer Mouzahem

Project Manager

Al Deek SAL

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Diploma,
Experience
23 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 8 Months

Project Manager at Al Deek SAL
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since November 2010

Define the project scope, objectives, staffing, resources and deliverables:
 determine staffing requirements, hire and train new staff
 set employee goals and objectives
 monitor staff performance and delegate work duties
 allocate use of available resources
 monitor and assist staff with work progress
 evaluate current business processes and systems
 plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
 establish and maintain controls
 formulate unit policies and practices
 co-ordinate financial and budget activities
 review performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels

Brand Manager at Cravia Inc LLC - Roadster diner
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to February 2010

 Responsible of the brand introduction in the UAE market.
 Follow up on site construction, contractors and Fit Out details for 3 outlets.
 Responsible for managing the operation of the brand as per the standards and the requirements of the franchise agreement.
 Accomplishes brand human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
 Achieves Brand operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
 Meets Brand financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
 Plans menus by consulting with Franchisor; estimates food costs and profits.

Restaurant General Manager at Arabian Food Supplies - Chili's
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2006 to February 2008

 Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
 Assigns responsibilities for Managers and delegate operational and administrative tasks.
 Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability;
 Preparing reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales.
 Creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development;
 Setting budgets and agreeing them with senior management;
 Controls costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.

Restaurant General Manager at Caterinsight - Roadster diner
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2005 to November 2005

 Preparation and Opening of a new branch in Hamra Street with direct responsibility on all construction progress, hiring and training employees.
 Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.
 Managing staff throughout their shift and providing them with feedback.
 Responding to customer complaints.
 Perform administrative activities such as scheduling, budgeting, and payroll.
 Communicate with customers, sales reps, and suppliers

Restaurant General Manager at Lebanese Catering & Restaurants - Chili's American Grill
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 1999 to October 2004

 Started as assistant manager in January 1999 and then promoted to assistant GM and in January 2003 to General Manager.
 Direct hiring assignments, evaluation, and termination of personnel.
 Directly responsible for managers overall training and development.
 Review financial information such as sales and costs, and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and that expenditure stay within budget limitations.
 Create, maintain, and protect a high-energy, enthusiastic, optimistic, and fun culture; and a work environment committed to the concept’s vision, values, and goals; lead by example in maintaining this culture.
 Awarded Chili’s Franchise Training Contact of the Middle East for the Year 2003

Education

Diploma,
  • at College Patriarcal
  • June 1992

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Change Management
Training
Project Collaboration
Multi Site Operations
People Management
Training

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate