Sara Najjari
London,UK
Summary
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities and Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Chef
Caffe Concerto
London
2024.10 - 2025.08
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
- Implemented new recipes for enhanced menu diversity.
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
Sous Chef
Mei Mei
London
2023.10 - 2024.10
Chef de Partie
Applebee's Fish
London
2023.05 - 2023.10
Manager
Corniche by Palmeraie
Casablanca
2021.09 - 2023.01
Associated Partner
SoCal Hookah
Los Angeles, USA
2018.03 - 2020.08
Manager
Baba Ghanooj Restaurant
Los Angeles, USA
2016.07 - 2020.01
Independent Conciergerie
The West Hollywood Edition
Los Angeles, USA
2017.02 - 2018.01
Assistant Manager
Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant
Los Angeles, USA
2016.01 - 2016.12
Waitress
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
Marco Island, USA
2014.06 - 2015.06
Regency Club Supervisor
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
Casablanca
2012.10 - 2013.09
Commis
Hotel Kenzi Farah
Marrakech
2011.05 - 2011.09
Receptionist
Sofitel Palais Imperial
Marrakech
2010.01 - 2010.07
Education
Masters Degree - International Business/Finance
ULSTER University
2023.01 - 2025.01
Postgraduate - Hospitality Management
FIU, Florida International University
Miami, USA 2014.01 - 2015.01
Bachelor Degree - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
2012.01 - 2013.01
second year of University - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
2011.01 - 2012.01
First year of University - Management Hospitality
UPM. Université Privé de Marrakech
2010.01 - 2011.01
Baccalaureate Degree - Economics
2009.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- Concierge duties
- Managed front desk
- Book and coordinate guest's dining and entertainments
- Liaison between all departments
- Culinary Expertise
- Leadership
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Cost optimization strategies
- Purchasing and inventory
- Menu costing
- Signature dish creation
Personal Information
Date of birth: 01/20/91
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Head Chef
Caffe Concerto
2024.10 - 2025.08
Sous Chef
Mei Mei
2023.10 - 2024.10
Chef de Partie
Applebee's Fish
2023.05 - 2023.10
Masters Degree - International Business/Finance
ULSTER University
2023.01 - 2025.01
Manager
Corniche by Palmeraie
2021.09 - 2023.01
Associated Partner
SoCal Hookah
2018.03 - 2020.08
Independent Conciergerie
The West Hollywood Edition
2017.02 - 2018.01
Manager
Baba Ghanooj Restaurant
2016.07 - 2020.01
Assistant Manager
Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant
2016.01 - 2016.12
Waitress
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
2014.06 - 2015.06
Postgraduate - Hospitality Management
FIU, Florida International University
2014.01 - 2015.01
Regency Club Supervisor
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
2012.10 - 2013.09
Bachelor Degree - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
2012.01 - 2013.01
Commis
Hotel Kenzi Farah
2011.05 - 2011.09
second year of University - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
2011.01 - 2012.01
Receptionist
Sofitel Palais Imperial
2010.01 - 2010.07
First year of University - Management Hospitality
UPM. Université Privé de Marrakech
2010.01 - 2011.01
Baccalaureate Degree - Economics
2009.01 - 2010.01