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ABRAR HUSSAIN

ABRAR HUSSAIN

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Enterprising professional leveraging over 20 years of in Operations Management. Proven leadership in spearheading multiple restaurants with full responsibility of developing recipes, planning menus, determining menu prices, enforcing food safety standards, and taking disciplinary actions if necessary. Proficiently managed & built all aspects of the food operation; completed high level cost analysis on all menu items. Defining service standards & guidelines that serve as benchmark for excellent service delivery thereby contributing towards ameliorated revenue generation.



Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

Sunrise Resorts & Cruises
Hurghada, Egypt
11.2024 - Current
  • Regularly liaised with front-of-house staff for seamless service delivery.
  • Boosted sales by developing unique, signature pastries that set the establishment apart from competitors.
  • Collaborated with culinary team, creating themed desserts for seasonal promotions.
  • Developed new recipes to meet dietary needs of customers.
  • Improved menu diversity by introducing innovative pastry designs and flavours.
  • Maintained stringent food safety standards throughout all baking processes.
  • Managed inventory, reducing waste and optimising efficiency.
  • Catered high-profile events, ensuring client satisfaction with bespoke pastry offerings.
  • Kept abreast with latest trends in patisserie world, integrating them into our offerings when applicable.
  • Led team training for enhanced productivity and quality control in the bakery department.
  • Worked closely with suppliers, fostering strong relationships for better product sourcing.

Cluster Pastry Chef

The Ritz-Carlton, Al Wadi & Al Hamra
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
04.2023 - 10.2024

Head Pastry Chef

Radisson Blu
Juba, South Sudan
07.2021 - 04.2023

Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

NOZOMI
Riyadh & Jeddah
10.2018 - 11.2020

Executive Pastry Chef

Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
05.2017 - 10.2018

Executive Pastry Chef

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
09.2016 - 04.2017

Executive Pastry Chef

Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
11.2014 - 09.2016

Executive Pastry Chef

Corinthia Hotels International
Tripoli
06.2012 - 10.2014

Pastry Chef

Divan Erbil
Kurdistan
08.2011 - 05.2012

Assistant Pastry Chef

Grand Hyatt Muscat
Muscat
04.2010 - 08.2011

Chef De Partie

Luxury Collection, Sheraton
Kuwait
07.2007 - 04.2010

Demi Chef De Partie

Intercontinental
Jeddah
11.2002 - 07.2007

Education

SPM Inter School, Meerut
04.1990 - 06.1993

Bhopal University, MP
India
04.1993 - 06.1997

Skills

  • Culinary Operation / Pre-opening Expertise
  • Multi – Hotel Operation
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Revenue Growth
  • Guest Relations
  • Budgeting
  • Team Building
  • Training & Development
  • Financial & Cost Control Management
  • Conference Management

Certification

  • Certified “All Safe” Foundation Level Food Hygiene by Advanced Food Safety Ltd.
  • Certified “All Safe” Intermediate Level HACCP by Advanced Food Safety Ltd.
  • Certified Fire Fighter

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Hindi
Native

Accomplishments

Awarded as the Top 50 Chefs in the Middle East

Timeline

Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

Sunrise Resorts & Cruises
11.2024 - Current

Cluster Pastry Chef

The Ritz-Carlton, Al Wadi & Al Hamra
04.2023 - 10.2024

Head Pastry Chef

Radisson Blu
07.2021 - 04.2023

Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

NOZOMI
10.2018 - 11.2020

Executive Pastry Chef

Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
05.2017 - 10.2018

Executive Pastry Chef

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh
09.2016 - 04.2017

Executive Pastry Chef

Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
11.2014 - 09.2016

Executive Pastry Chef

Corinthia Hotels International
06.2012 - 10.2014

Pastry Chef

Divan Erbil
08.2011 - 05.2012

Assistant Pastry Chef

Grand Hyatt Muscat
04.2010 - 08.2011

Chef De Partie

Luxury Collection, Sheraton
07.2007 - 04.2010

Demi Chef De Partie

Intercontinental
11.2002 - 07.2007

Bhopal University, MP
04.1993 - 06.1997

SPM Inter School, Meerut
04.1990 - 06.1993

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