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
2024.11 - 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
2023.04 - 2024.10
Head Pastry Chef
Radisson Blu
Juba, South Sudan
2021.07 - 2023.04
Cluster Executive Pastry Chef
NOZOMI
Riyadh & Jeddah
2018.10 - 2020.11
Executive Pastry Chef
Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
2017.05 - 2018.10
Executive Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
2016.09 - 2017.04
Executive Pastry Chef
Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh
2014.11 - 2016.09
Executive Pastry Chef
Corinthia Hotels International
Tripoli
2012.06 - 2014.10
Pastry Chef
Divan Erbil
Kurdistan
2011.08 - 2012.05
Assistant Pastry Chef
Grand Hyatt Muscat
Muscat
2010.04 - 2011.08
Chef De Partie
Luxury Collection, Sheraton
Kuwait
2007.07 - 2010.04
Demi Chef De Partie
Intercontinental
Jeddah
2002.11 - 2007.07
Education
SPM Inter School, Meerut
1990.04 - 1993.06
Bhopal University, MP
India 1993.04 - 1997.06
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
2024.11 - Current
Cluster Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Al Wadi & Al Hamra
2023.04 - 2024.10
Head Pastry Chef
Radisson Blu
2021.07 - 2023.04
Cluster Executive Pastry Chef
NOZOMI
2018.10 - 2020.11
Executive Pastry Chef
Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
2017.05 - 2018.10
Executive Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh
2016.09 - 2017.04
Executive Pastry Chef
Mӧvenpick Hotel Riyadh
2014.11 - 2016.09
Executive Pastry Chef
Corinthia Hotels International
2012.06 - 2014.10
Pastry Chef
Divan Erbil
2011.08 - 2012.05
Assistant Pastry Chef
Grand Hyatt Muscat
2010.04 - 2011.08
Chef De Partie
Luxury Collection, Sheraton
2007.07 - 2010.04
Demi Chef De Partie
Intercontinental
2002.11 - 2007.07
Bhopal University, MP
1993.04 - 1997.06
SPM Inter School, Meerut
1990.04 - 1993.06