Ahmed Elsharkawy, Business Development &  Operation Manager

Ahmed Elsharkawy

Business Development & Operation Manager

Virtual Reality Trading Co.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor in Tourism & Hotels Management
Experience
19 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months

Business Development & Operation Manager at Virtual Reality Trading Co.
  • Saudi Arabia
  • My current job since June 2016

A dynamic and guest-centric hospitality professional with over 19 years of diverse experience spanning Restaurants, Entertainment, and Gaming centers within the hospitality industry. A proven track record in brand development, brand creation recruitment, and training. Pragmatic, and robust managerial acumen, adept at thriving under work pressures and consistently delivering on assignments within specified timeframes, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to upholding exceptional quality benchmarks.

Opening Support Manager - Business Development at Chuck E. Cheeses
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2012 to September 2016

Successfully executed the inaugural launch plan for the initial 9 Chuck E. Cheese's F.E.C. in Saudi Arabia. The sole accredited Manager by CEC Corporate in Canada with an outstanding A+ grade in Operational and New unit Openings. Collaborated seamlessly with the USA international operation team throughout the opening and training phases. Executed detailed analysis of various project operational aspects. cross-functional coordination within departments. Traveled overseas to hire employees.

Senior Area Manager at Herfy Foods Systems
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2009 to July 2012

Effectively led multiple successful new openings, consistently surpassing performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all operational facets. Demonstrated adeptness in achieving sales budgets for the majority of the units.
- Managed multiple high-volume restaurants, and increased sales and quality.
- Enhanced the level of standard, Quality, Hospitality, and service in all the area restaurants.
- Controlled costs through training and cross-changing manpower in multiple areas.
- Successfully pass all the QA & OA evaluations on all units.
-Achieved ISO 22000:2005 certification.

Restaurant General Manager at Americana Group - Hardees, KFC & Krispy Kreme
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2004 to May 2009

- Successfully handled high and ultra-high-volume restaurants.
- Opening manager for the first Hardee’s restaurant at Hail City in KSA.
- Achieved many high records on international audits (RBP, QA, and different assessments).
- Part of the opening team of the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts brand in Saudi Arabia in 2008.
- Achieved high records on internal audits related to Cost control, Profit, Planning, and sales achievements.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor in Tourism & Hotels Management
  • at Alexandria University
  • May 2002

Bachelor in Tourism, Hotels, Hospitality Management

Specialties & Skills

Organizing
Achievement
analysts
Adaptability
Business Establishment

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Ice Amusement Technical Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
ICDL Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2009
Training System Implemntation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Performance Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2008
Full Americana 19 Managerial Courses (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
CEC University Training Program - Attended at CANADA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
ISO 22000:2005 Certified Internal Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009

Hobbies

  • Traveling. Technology. Family times