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
10.2024 - 08.2025
- 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
10.2023 - 10.2024
Chef de Partie
Applebee's Fish
London
05.2023 - 10.2023
Manager
Corniche by Palmeraie
Casablanca
09.2021 - 01.2023
Associated Partner
SoCal Hookah
Los Angeles, USA
03.2018 - 08.2020
Manager
Baba Ghanooj Restaurant
Los Angeles, USA
07.2016 - 01.2020
Independent Conciergerie
The West Hollywood Edition
Los Angeles, USA
02.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant
Los Angeles, USA
01.2016 - 12.2016
Waitress
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
Marco Island, USA
06.2014 - 06.2015
Regency Club Supervisor
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
Casablanca
10.2012 - 09.2013
Commis
Hotel Kenzi Farah
Marrakech
05.2011 - 09.2011
Receptionist
Sofitel Palais Imperial
Marrakech
01.2010 - 07.2010
Education
Masters Degree - International Business/Finance
ULSTER University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Postgraduate - Hospitality Management
FIU, Florida International University
Miami, USA 01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor Degree - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
01.2012 - 01.2013
second year of University - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
01.2011 - 01.2012
First year of University - Management Hospitality
UPM. Université Privé de Marrakech
01.2010 - 01.2011
Baccalaureate Degree - Economics
01.2009 - 01.2010
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
10.2024 - 08.2025
Sous Chef
Mei Mei
10.2023 - 10.2024
Chef de Partie
Applebee's Fish
05.2023 - 10.2023
Masters Degree - International Business/Finance
ULSTER University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Manager
Corniche by Palmeraie
09.2021 - 01.2023
Associated Partner
SoCal Hookah
03.2018 - 08.2020
Independent Conciergerie
The West Hollywood Edition
02.2017 - 01.2018
Manager
Baba Ghanooj Restaurant
07.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2016
Waitress
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
06.2014 - 06.2015
Postgraduate - Hospitality Management
FIU, Florida International University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Regency Club Supervisor
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
10.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor Degree - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
01.2012 - 01.2013
Commis
Hotel Kenzi Farah
05.2011 - 09.2011
second year of University - Management Hospitality
UIC. Univérsité International de Casablanca
01.2011 - 01.2012
Receptionist
Sofitel Palais Imperial
01.2010 - 07.2010
First year of University - Management Hospitality
UPM. Université Privé de Marrakech
01.2010 - 01.2011
Baccalaureate Degree - Economics
01.2009 - 01.2010
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