Hi, I’m
Saleem Akhtar
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
Dynamic professional with robust expertise in leadership, delegation, decision-making, and communication skills. Proficient in strategic planning, implementation, problem-solving, and time management. Dedicated to utilizing these competencies to propel organizational success and fulfill strategic objectives.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1988
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Royal Court Hotel Coventry
Food and beverage manager
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Liaised with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh ingredients, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Coordinated daily briefings with service team members to discuss special requirements or reservations for the day.
- Monitored budget allocation closely to prevent overspending whilst maintaining operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with event coordinators to successfully host private functions such as weddings or corporate parties.
Mercure Walton Hallwellsborn Warwick shire , west Midlands
Bar and manager
02.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Streamlined bar and restaurant operations while upholding high hygiene standards.
- Reconciled banking and managed inventory to achieve financial targets.
- Promoted products through targeted marketing strategies to drive customer engagement.
- Led a team under standard operating procedures to meet bar objectives.
- Utilised advanced tools and techniques to support evidence-based team development.
- Maintained strong reputation through consistent high performance and collaboration with colleagues.
Davin Pizza & restaurant
Entrepreneur
01.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- As an entrepreneur developed the innovative idea and realised it as a successful business, from resources to customer satisfaction.
- I took the risks, but I did enjoy the whole cake of the profit.
- I created a team of competent people in the required trade.
- My major responsibility was to deliver healthy and quality food to the customers and make them satisfied and motivate the team for high-quality results.
Radisson Blue Turku, FinlandTurk
Restaurant food and beverage manager
02.2004 - 12.2016
Job overview
- I worked as an assistant restaurant manager, where I was responsible for all restaurant operations to ensure that restaurants run smoothly.
- I was responsible for training and supervising restaurant staff, ensuring compliance with food health and safety regulations, and resolving customer complaints.
- I was also responsible to achieve restaurant monthly and quarterly sales.
- I achieved many rewards and recognition during my service with Radisson.
Scandic Hotel Plazaturku
Food and beverage manager
04.1998 - 02.2004
Job overview
- Achieved all company targets while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new bar attendants, enhancing communication and financial accuracy skills.
- Recognised as best team leader and highest sales achiever multiple times.
- Maintained stock levels to optimise operations and minimise waste.
Education
Associate of Arts from Arts
SM Commerce College
Commerce Intermediate
Turun ammittikoulo
Provisional from dispensing of alcoholic beverages
Turun ammittikoulo
Environmental expert
Turun ammittikoulo
Training of workplace instructor
Turun ammittikoulo
Hotel and Restaurant Diploma
Skills
- Leadership and delegation
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Planning and implementation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Hospitality industry understanding
- Beverage dispensing technology
- Food pairing knowledge
- Cash handling
- Business administration
- Order processing
- Financial reporting
- Complaint resolution
- Food hygiene compliance
- Food safety compliance
- Point of sale systems
- Vendor partnerships
- Sales strategy development
- Supplier negotiation
- Health and Safety regulations
- Cost control
- Catering experience
- Strong leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Promotional campaigns
- Catering management
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Supply chain management
- Employee training
- Marketing strategies
- Event planning
- Food presentation techniques
- Staff motivation
- Employee retention
- Calm under pressure
- Cash handling accuracy
- Food planning
- Food safety standards
- Alcoholic beverage preparation
- Purchasing and procurement
- Work schedule coordination
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Restaurant accounting
- Beverage inventory management
- Wine pairing expertise
- Conflict resolution expertise
- UpMenu
- Exceptional organisation
- Food allergen management
- Food preparation supervision
- Food hygiene regulations
- Opera
- Barista training
- Staff training and recruitment
- Gather
- Waitwhile
- iMenuPro
- Drink menu development
- Menu optimisation
- Staff scheduling and rotas
- Cost-reduction strategies
- COSHH
- Customer complaint handling
- Leadership and delegation
- F&B inventory management
- Positive attitude
- Staff training and development
- Menu design and development
- Food menu enhancement
- Creative problem solving
- Banqueting management
- Table service standards
- Restaurant layout optimisation
- Resilient under pressure
- Understanding nutritional information
- Menu planning expertise
- Conflict mediation
- Drinks serving techniques
- Technical equipment use
- Effective communication
- Performance evaluation
- Team coaching
- Compliance adherence
- Customer satisfaction
- Operational oversight
- Team supervision
- Marketing strategy
- Sales achievement
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Supplier liaison
Custom
- Travelling
- Book reading
- Music
Timeline
Food and beverage manager
Royal Court Hotel
08.2022 - Current
Bar and manager
Mercure Walton Hall
02.2020 - 08.2022
Entrepreneur
Davin Pizza & restaurant
01.2017 - 07.2019
Restaurant food and beverage manager
Radisson Blue Turku, Finland
02.2004 - 12.2016
Food and beverage manager
Scandic Hotel Plaza
04.1998 - 02.2004
SM Commerce College
Commerce Intermediate
01.1990
Turun ammittikoulo
Provisional from dispensing of alcoholic beverages
01.2011
Turun ammittikoulo
Environmental expert
01.2014
Turun ammittikoulo
Training of workplace instructor
01.2014
Turun ammittikoulo
Hotel and Restaurant Diploma
01.2015
Associate of Arts from Arts
01.1988
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