Bateel is one of the leading purveyors of gourmet food experiences, presenting full range of gourmet confectionaries and savory products, refined gifts and more. Bateel Café operates over 30 locations in the GCC. Responsible for the day-to day operations of the Bateel Culinary operations in the GCC, 30 cafes. Worked with the vendors and supply chain to ensure product is availableWorked with Head Chefs to control Labor, P&L and cost centers were all aligned with brand standards.Effectively ran the catering department in all GCC marketsPerformed Brand audits quarterly in all stores.Ensured all brand standards and menu specifications are followed by Teaching, Training, Coaching and Development of the Culinary StaffBuilt the training program for the culinary operations – Teach, Train, Coach & Develop staff for retention.Hire/Terminated StaffDesigned kitchens with architects for maximum flowNRO – GCC 10 units

Placed all vendor orders created weekly schedule for staff of 60Ensured all systems were being followed to corporate standardsHired/terminated staff Ran all day-to-day operations of the kitchen, P&L Cost centers and controlled labor: actual to forecasted budget

Placed all vendor orders created weekly schedule for staff of 25Ensured all systems were being followed to corporate standardsHired/terminated staff Ran all day-to-day operations of the kitchencoached and trained staff

Kitchen ManagerPlaced all vendor orders created weekly schedule for staff of 75Ensured all systems were being followed to corporate standardsHired/terminated staff Ran all day-to-day operations of the kitchen, P&L Cost centers and controlled labor: actual to forecasted budget

Assist Executive Chef with all day to day operationsDirect all kitchen staff to daily todo list and over see all items are prepped.Put together all vendor orders.

Creative Director, Creator of all products.Over see all kitchen staffoversee that all orders are being filled and shippedDesigned packaging.Assist with all day to day operations and over see staff to ensure everything is being completed