MOHAMMAD KHALIL, Director Of Operations & Development

MOHAMMAD KHALIL

Director Of Operations & Development

International Food Concepts (IFC) LTD

Location
United Kingdom
Education
Master's degree, Hotel Development - PT
Experience
32 years, 7 months

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Total years of experience :32 years, 7 months

Director Of Operations & Development at International Food Concepts (IFC) LTD
  • Qatar
  • My current job since July 2018

Owning over $20m in revenue and cementing insistent revenue growth of over 30% while being responsible for over 1, 300 employees.
•I have successfully achieved consistent profit after years of loss making.
•Successfully negotiated new contracts during COVID saving costs exceeding board expectations.
•Opening of new stores and increased IFC's market share.
•Number 1 market leader in customer satisfaction at 95% driven by food quality and customer service.
•Responsible for upgrading Finance CRM to the latest Oracle software.

Senior Director of Operations- USA at Steak n Shake International - QSR
  • United States
  • May 2015 to July 2018

Took on full responsibilities of all departments and for all the food services operations with a revenue budget over $100m+ delivering 15% growth and responsible for managing of 250 stores globally.
•Continued focus on strategic planning and aggressive growth strategy via opening 40+ stores during tenure.
•Ensured adherence to Government regulations to the country we are opening stores in.
•Reported to the CEO and ensured our partners achieve maximum ROI against board objectives.

Director of Operations at Steak n Shake International - QSR
  • United States
  • December 2013 to May 2015

Owned business development identifying new global opportunities.
•Developed and expanded franchise network in MENA comfortably Director of Food Service Operations.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.
Director of Food Services

food services Manager at Adnoc
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2011 to December 2013

Took on full responsibilities for all the food services operations with a revenue budget over $100m.
•Initiated new kitchens to feed more than 10, 000+ people.
•Established new food service Outlets.
•Trained staff to new policy's regularly including monthly check ins.
•Managed all ADNOC Private Club Houses Director of Food Service Operations & Development.

Director of Operations & Developments at Spinneys LLC. UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2009 to March 2011

Delivered over $65m+ in revenue involving designing and implementing new kitchen designs while also establishing new casual dining for the company within the first year of joining.

Senior Director of Operations at National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels. UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2004 to November 2009

Developed new catering services for employees at onshore and offshore oil rigs and ensured adherence to Government regulations.
•Also implemented CRMs across the business increasing efficiency and accuracy.
•I was also in charge of the healthcare governmental hospitals in the U.A.E introducing hot and cold trollies where the competition regionally copied us.

General Manager- Franchise Development at Wafi Group- Wafi Gourmet
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2001 to March 2004

After the recognized strong success during my tenure at MAF in the industry, I have opened 10 new stores for Wafi and ensured aggressive revenue growth while delivering 92% customer satisfaction.
•Took on full responsibility of all departments and stores across the Gulf Region.
•Launched various food and retail stores in Dubai.
•Spearheaded the inception of Waif's delivery service “Fresh Food” increasing global revenue and profit

General Manger- Franchise Development at Majid Al Futtaim-
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 1998 to December 2001

Took on full responsibility of sales, marketing, and other departments in the U.A.E.
•While also owning the development and launching of MAF's franchise across the Gulf Region.
•Rebranded image of various restaurants ensuring profit after loss making years.
•Diversified company strategy to opening first stores

Director of Food and Beverage at RAK Hotel & Resor
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • July 1996 to December 1998

Directed the daily operations delivering over $78 million+ of revenue while accomplishing the growth strategy and launching wedding falls accommodating over 3, 000 people

Food and Beverage Manager at Holiday Inn
  • Great Britain (UK) - Carryduff
  • September 1991 to July 1996

Managed daily operations & spearheaded over 180 staff members delivering exceptional guest experiences.
•I also raised the hotel's standard of service including successfully exceeding budgeted revenue.

Education

Master's degree, Hotel Development - PT
  • at Ashford University
  • June 1994

courses: HCIMA Qualified - Hotel

Bachelor's degree, Hotel and Institutional Management
  • at University of Wales
  • June 1991

Budgeting •Business development •Contracts •Customer Service & satisfaction •Financial Management •Sales & Marketing •Oracle-NetSuite • Delegation & Coaching •Strategy & Strategic planning •Upgrading & Brand management •Policy development •Operations oversight •Negotiation & Consulting •Revenue growth •Project management •Decision-making

Specialties & Skills

Catering
Multi unit
Business Operations Management
Managing Budget
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
GOVERNMENT
MARKETING
STRATEGIC
BUDGETING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Memberships

HCIMA-HOTEL CATERING & INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMNT ASSOCATION
  • ASSOCIATE
  • September 1993

Training and Certifications

HACCP (Certificate)

Hobbies

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