Malik Qamar, Manager Food Service.

Malik Qamar

Manager Food Service.

sodexo

Location
United States
Education
Diploma, Restaurant and Hotel Management
Experience
29 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 3 Months

Manager Food Service. at sodexo
  • United States
  • May 2014 to August 2015

It is a 550 beds Assisted Living, Independent Living and Rehab/Nursing Home facility, affiliated with the Saint Joseph Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
Job are included Sanitation, safety and customer service, physical safety audit, payroll, HACCP, catering, restaurant, and all other related food service jobs.

Food Service Foreman/Supervisor at Army & Air Force Exchange Services. Department of Defense.
  • United States
  • February 2010 to March 2011

Managed the Quick service Restaurants, (QSR), Reduced and controlled expenses by strict control on food cost, labor cost, inventory control, menu planning and wastage control. Initiated program that standardized employee training and led to increase in customer satisfaction.

Food Service Director at Department of Corrections. State of Florida
  • United States
  • December 2008 to January 2010

Managed efficiently and successfully the operations of the food service department. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with the projected one. Consistently obtained highest rating from the county health department.

Food Service Coordinator at Lifepath Hospice and Palliative Care
  • United States
  • September 2006 to April 2008

Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.

Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines. Ordering, purchasing and inventory control.

Dinning Services Coordinator at Freedom Inn
  • United States
  • August 2004 to January 2006

Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.

Food Service Supervisor at Bayfornt Medical Center
  • United States
  • June 1997 to September 1999

Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Food Service Supervisor at Palms of Pasadena Hospital
  • United States
  • April 1994 to May 1997

Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines .Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

Manager Food & Nutrition Service. at Shifa International Hospital
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • January 1993 to February 1994

Responsible for the initial set-up, organization, and leadership of the department. Created and developed policy and procedures. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives.

Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.

Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.

Assistant Manager Food Service at Armed Forces Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Altaif
  • February 1991 to December 1992

Responsibilities encompassed cafeteria and patient menu planning and service. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.

General Manager at Airport Restaurants. CAA
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 1989 to November 1991

Directed overall operation for Six restaurants located at the Karachi Airport terminal buildings.
Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties

Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.

Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Food and Beverage Manager. at Avari Towers. Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 1983 to March 1987

Responsible for the F&B operations and administration for over 300 rooms hotel. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service by the extensive training, while adhering to policies and business initiatives. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees. Increased revenue. Collaborated with the Executive Chef to analyze and approve all food and beverage selections. Performed restaurant walk-through to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Room Service, mini Bars, food promotions, Coffee Shop, and specialty restaurants and opening of new outlets were successfully done.

General Manager at Pakistan International Airlines Hotels.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 1978 to January 1983

Responsible for the operations of Front of the House and Back of the House, Housekeeping, finances, payroll, purchasing, marketing and especial events. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Started and managed Fight Kitchen for the pre and post Hajj fights catering, for Pakistan International Airlines, successfully. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.

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Catering Supervisor at British Eastern Relay Station
  • Oman - Muscat
  • January 1977 to September 1978

Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met. Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.

Assistant Manager at Royal Oak Hotel
  • United Kingdom
  • May 1975 to October 1976

Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.

Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of house.
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.

Education

Diploma, Restaurant and Hotel Management
  • at Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • November 1975

Courses taken: Accountancy, Business Administration, Culinary, Service, Wine & Oenology, House Keeping.

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at University Of Karachi
  • September 1971

Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
Customer Focus
communication skill, team building, development and training, computor literate.

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

National Restaurant Association. Florida. U.S.A.
  • ServSafe Manager
  • October 2010
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
  • Certified Food Safety Manager
  • March 2010

Training and Certifications

(Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 1997
Valid Until:
October 1997
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1999
Valid Until:
May 1999
Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1997
Valid Until:
April 1997