Experienced Restaurant Manager and Event Planner with combined 10+ years of experience. As an event planner I work on conceptualize ideas for any event, create and enforce budgets, liaise with suppliers, communicate and understand the ideas of the clients, and ultimately ensure that each event is flawlessly executed. have the ability to foresee risks and anticipate needs so that attendees are impressed and entirely satisfied by the time each event comes to a close.Also, I was responsible for the opening of a new restaurant. My work included hiring and training the team as well as handling the menu engineering and product pricing. I am a creative and highly organized person as well as an expert multitasker with impeccable attention to details. I have excellent managerial skills and the ability to communicate with personnel and customers effectively. I am a dynamic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am a dynamic and hard working individual who is willing to learn and develop my skills and knowledge. During all my experience I maintained a positive attitude toward my team members, customers, and colleagues. Accomplishments:● Organized the opening of the restaurant in Lebanon including staff and operations.● Recruited, hired and trained up a team of employees about sequence of service.● Handled menu engineering and product pricing in coordination with the head chef.● Planned weddings, private parties, birthday parties and Gala dinners.● Developed preliminary budget for event and acquired approval by clients.● Coordinated services for events, such as venue booking, entertainment, lights, photography, catering, displays and any special requests.Expertise:Restaurant Manager, Event Planner, Customer Relationship, Customer Satisfaction, Public Relations, Customer Service, Food Safety, Event Planning, Team Planning, Team Building, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Supervisory Skills, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Banquet Operation, Catering, Menu Development, Catering, Banquet Operations, Event Management, Event Manager, Event Coordinator, Event Management, Business Plan, Event Project, Event Organizer, Event Coordination, Budgeting Control, Cost Control, Hospitality, Guest Service, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Leadership Skills, Attention to Details, Decision Making, Time Management, Organizational Skills.