Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Hospitality Philosophy
Relocation
References
Timeline
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Sara Oulad

London

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in high-volume restaurant operations, team leadership, and staff development. Demonstrates proficiency in guest experience and service excellence across multi-cuisine operations, including Japanese, Danish, Mediterranean, and American. Skilled in labour scheduling, payroll management, budgeting, cost control, inventory optimisation, and operational efficiency. Proven track record of driving sales growth through strategic upselling while ensuring health and safety compliance. Multilingual communication enhances guest interactions and satisfaction. Aspires to leverage extensive skills to further elevate operational success within the hospitality industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

General Manager

Kendal Street Kitchen
London
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Oversee all operations of a high-volume Mediterranean restaurant, including staffing, service standards, and financial performance.
  • Lead, train, and motivate a diverse hospitality team while maintaining a strong service culture.
  • Manage budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses to ensure profitability.
  • Maintain exceptional guest experience standards during busy service periods.
  • Implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and team engagement.

General Manager

Kendal Street Kitchen
London
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Oversee all operations of a high-volume Mediterranean restaurant, including staffing, service standards, and financial performance.
  • Lead, train, and motivate a diverse hospitality team while maintaining a strong service culture.
  • Manage budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses to ensure profitability.
  • Maintain exceptional guest experience standards during busy service periods.
  • Implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and team engagement.

Restaurant Manager

DiningSix – KoD Soho
London
12.2024 - 12.2025
  • Managed daily operations of a busy Danish steakhouse with high customer turnover.
  • Supervised staff performance and maintained high service standards during peak service.
  • Managed scheduling, payroll, and operational budgets.
  • Built strong guest relationships and ensured consistent hospitality standards.

Restaurant Manager

DiningSix – KoD Soho
London
12.2024 - 12.2025
  • Managed daily operations of a busy Danish steakhouse with high customer turnover.
  • Supervised staff performance and maintained high service standards during peak service.
  • Managed scheduling, payroll, and operational budgets.
  • Built strong guest relationships and ensured consistent hospitality standards.

Restaurant Manager

Sticks’n’Sushi
Covent Garden, London
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Managed front-of-house operations in a high-volume Japanese restaurant.
  • Led team training and performance development.
  • Coordinated closely with kitchen teams to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
  • Maintained high guest satisfaction and service consistency.

Restaurant Manager

Sticks’n’Sushi
Covent Garden, London
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Managed front-of-house operations in a high-volume Japanese restaurant.
  • Led team training and performance development.
  • Coordinated closely with kitchen teams to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
  • Maintained high guest satisfaction and service consistency.

Manager

Wagamama
Canary Wharf, London
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed large FOH and BOH teams in a very high-volume Japanese restaurant brand.
  • Oversaw inventory, workflow optimization, and operational performance.
  • Monitored sales performance and controlled operational costs.

Manager

Wagamama
Canary Wharf, London
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed large FOH and BOH teams in a very high-volume Japanese restaurant brand.
  • Oversaw inventory, workflow optimization, and operational performance.
  • Monitored sales performance and controlled operational costs.

Team Member

Wagamama
Stratford, London
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Supported front-of-house operations and guest service in a fast-paced, high-volume Japanese restaurant environment.
  • Developed strong operational knowledge and customer service skills.

Team Member

Wagamama
Stratford, London
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Supported front-of-house operations and guest service in a fast-paced, high-volume Japanese restaurant environment.
  • Developed strong operational knowledge and customer service skills.

Customer Support Advisor

Domino’s Pizza
Valencia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Handled customer orders, inquiries, and complaints in a high-volume American fast-food environment.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction while supporting team service targets.

Customer Support Advisor

Domino’s Pizza
Valencia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Handled customer orders, inquiries, and complaints in a high-volume American fast-food environment.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction while supporting team service targets.

Education

BA (Hons) - International Relations with Languages

London Metropolitan University

Skills

  • High-Volume Restaurant Operations
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Guest Experience & Service Excellence
  • Multi-Cuisine Knowledge & Operations (Japanese, Danish, Mediterranean, American)
  • Labor Scheduling & Payroll
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Inventory & Operational Efficiency
  • Sales Growth & Upselling
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Multilingual Guest Communication

Languages

Spanish (Fluent)
Beginner
English (Fluent)
Beginner
Arabic (Fluent)
Beginner
Catalan (Fluent)
Beginner
French (Professional)
Beginner

Hospitality Philosophy

  • I believe great restaurants are built on attention to detail, genuine hospitality, and strong team culture. I care deeply about the quality and presentation of the food, the level of service, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, ensuring every element contributes to a memorable dining experience.
  • My goal is for every guest to feel comfortable, welcomed, and truly looked after from the moment they arrive. I want guests to remember their experience and leave with a big smile, excited to return.
  • I lead hands-on from the floor during service, supporting my team and setting the standard for hospitality. I also strongly believe that for great service to happen, the team must feel valued and supported. When staff feel happy and respected, they naturally deliver the best experience to guests.

Relocation

Preparing to relocate to Miami, Florida with my partner and seeking a long-term opportunity to grow within a respected hospitality group.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Kendal Street Kitchen
12.2025 - 03.2026

General Manager

Kendal Street Kitchen
12.2025 - 03.2026

Restaurant Manager

DiningSix – KoD Soho
12.2024 - 12.2025

Restaurant Manager

DiningSix – KoD Soho
12.2024 - 12.2025

Restaurant Manager

Sticks’n’Sushi
08.2022 - 07.2024

Restaurant Manager

Sticks’n’Sushi
08.2022 - 07.2024

Manager

Wagamama
10.2020 - 08.2022

Manager

Wagamama
10.2020 - 08.2022

Team Member

Wagamama
07.2018 - 10.2020

Team Member

Wagamama
07.2018 - 10.2020

Customer Support Advisor

Domino’s Pizza
01.2016 - 01.2018

Customer Support Advisor

Domino’s Pizza
01.2016 - 01.2018

BA (Hons) - International Relations with Languages

London Metropolitan University
Sara Oulad