Mostafa Zidan

Work History

Cuisinier

Munchies Burger

Cairo

06.2020 - 03.2023

Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Reduced spending by 18% by documenting inventory and purchases for budget management.
Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Apprentice Chef & Commis

Desouki & Souda

Cairo

07.2016 - 02.2020

Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Held weekly meetings with [Sales Team] to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Sales Executive

Top Design For Uniform & Linen

Cairo

04.2013 - 01.2016

Targeted new markets and increased sales [50]% through proactive sales and negotiation techniques.
Increased sales revenues by leveraging effective negotiating skills.
Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Achieved sales goals and targets by leveraging interpersonal communication skills and product knowledge to cultivate and secure new customer relationships.

Sales Team Leader

Chema Service For Chemistry Solutions

Cairo

03.2011 - 02.2013

Expanded company customer base and cemented market presence by implementing strategic sales plans.
Built strong team by recruiting and developing top sales talent.
Forecasted sales to management and collaborated to build effective sales team.
Set ambitious sales goals and motivated strong performance to keep team growing effectively.
Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.

Sales Executive

Chema Service For Chemistry Solutions

Cairo

09.2009 - 02.2011

Completed orders through system and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Increased account base by [28] to [70] over [one year], leveraging networking and referrals.

Public Relations Assistant

SAL Center For Car Repairing

Cairo

03.2008 - 05.2009

Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
Increased consumer awareness and achieved sales targets.
Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Cuisinier

Apprentice Chef & Commis

Sales Executive

Sales Team Leader

Sales Executive

Public Relations Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Skills

Software

Interests

Timeline

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