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Hi, I’m
Abdel Halim Ezzat
FITLIFEU FOUNDER
Cairo
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
6
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
FITLIFEUCairo
Founder
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Taught underprivileged kids of all ages about English, Computer and Mental Health
- Brought food for unfortunate families that lived below the poverty line
- Mentored children through football and yoga classes to prepare them for the workforce.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
BTM Textile FactoryCairo
Design and Operations Specialist
01.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Created Logos and Fashion design to show case company products to appeal to customers
- Categorized company storage facilities and digitized their warehouses by size and model to company efficiency
- Used Microsoft and photoshop applications to facilitate and enhance production of daily tasks
- Presented company products to customers and fellow team members to help decide company direction
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
Steigenberger HotelCairo
Waiter and housekeeping
10.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Took orders for over 300 guests and for parties up to 20
- Reviewed Customer issues and complaints and suggested solutions that satisfied management
- Made beverages for guests such as cappuccino, espresso, juice, and smoothies
- Trained and cleaned over 30 rooms daily to meet management and customer requirements
- Lead a team for hotel buffet for a few weeks while manager was gone.
SmokeryHurghada
Chef
06.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Hilton Pyramids GolfCairo
Room Service and Pastry chef
06.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Servied over 40 rooms daily and ensured they got what they ordered in the fastest time possible
- Created over 60 desserts such as Om Ali, sponge cake and Arabian sweets daily for the dinner buffet to serve customers
- Solved guest problems in creative ways as well as went out of my way to ensure customer happiness and comfort
- Taught team members how to clean tables, talk to guests as well as preform various house keeping tasks.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
German Hotel School El Gouna, Hurghada
Diploma from Kitchen
09.2018 - 10.2021
Skills
Operations management
Sanitation guidelines
Food plating and presentation
Problem-solving
Signature dish creation
New hire training
Certification
Kitchen and Housekeeping Certificate, Hilton, SteigenBurger, 2021
Accomplishments
Street Child United Young Leader and Ambassador
Hope Giver Campaign Ambassador
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe
Canva
Timeline
Founder
FITLIFEU
01.2023 - Current
Design and Operations Specialist
BTM Textile Factory
01.2021 - 10.2022
Chef
Smokery
06.2020 - 09.2020
Waiter and housekeeping
Steigenberger Hotel
10.2019 - 12.2021
German Hotel School
Diploma from Kitchen
09.2018 - 10.2021
Room Service and Pastry chef
Hilton Pyramids Golf
06.2013 - 09.2017