Khalid Bakar Umar
Brixton,Lambeth
Summary
Experienced luxury hospitality professional with strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, team supervision and food safety compliance in fast-paced hospitality environments. Skilled in inventory management, cost control, supplier coordination ,Data Analytics and accounting procedures including stock reconciliation and invoice verification. Proven ability to support efficient service, maintain high hygiene standards and assist management in improving operational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Back of House Supervisor-The Chancery Rosewood
Axminster Services Ltd
London
2025.05 - 2026.04
- Supervised and co-ordinated the Back of House pre-opening operations.
- Ensured all health and safety guidelines were adhered to strictly.
- Coordinated closely with operations and culinary team to ensure smooth service flow.
- Resolved personnel issues promptly for a harmonious work environment.
- Ensured smooth operations by coordinating back of house activities.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by providing supportive leadership and constructive feedback.
- Involved in drafting SOP's and Risk Assessment.
- Conducted weekly inventories to maintain optimal stock levels for kitchen disposables and chemicals for cleaning.
- Key role in developing spread sheet for OSE inventory management and control and breakage reporting.
Stewarding Supervisor- Four Seasons Hotel
Axminster Services Ltd
London
2023.02 - 2025.05
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness with strict adherence to hygiene regulations.
- Met kitchen hygiene standards by preparing, implementing and monitoring routine cleaning schedules and checklists.
- Organised shift schedules for balanced workload distribution amongst the team.
- Entrusted with OSE Inventory management and control.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service operations.
Finance And Accounts Manager
Baboo Sports
Accra
2018.01 - 2022.02
- Monitored industry trends to advise on potential investments or divestments.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Ensured integrity of accounting records through regular checks and balances.
- Managed timely preparation of annual budgets for strategic decision-making.
- Prepared accurate monthly and quarterly reports for management review.
- Improved cash flow through diligent accounts receivable management.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Accountant
Monolo Plant Ltd
Accra
2010.02 - 2017.12
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
Education
Accounting and Finance -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01/2000 - 06/2005
MBA - Finance
Central University Graduate School of Business
Accra -Ghana 09/2016 -
Skills
- Back of House Operations Management
- Food Safety & HACCP compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Inventory and Stock Control
- Cleaning protocols and drafting SOP's
- Staff training & Scheduling
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Communication Skill
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Quickbooks
- Tally ERP
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Application
- Intermediate Level in Birchstreet ,Fourth and On Track
- Business Data Analytics
Certification
- 2025 Sybio Range COSHH & Product Use Training
- 2022 Business Data Analytics Professional Center for Business Analysis
- 2022 Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst - Corporate Finance Institute
- 2009 Member of ACCA- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- 2001 Certified Accounting Technician - ACCA
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Music and dance
- swimming
- Computer programming and Data Analytics
Timeline
Back of House Supervisor-The Chancery Rosewood
Axminster Services Ltd
2025.05 - 2026.04
Stewarding Supervisor- Four Seasons Hotel
Axminster Services Ltd
2023.02 - 2025.05
Finance And Accounts Manager
Baboo Sports
2018.01 - 2022.02
Accountant
Monolo Plant Ltd
2010.02 - 2017.12
Accounting and Finance -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01/2000 - 06/2005
MBA - Finance
Central University Graduate School of Business
09/2016 -