SULEIMAN SAIDI RAMATHANI

Highly Accomplished Operations & Sales Manager
Mombasa, KE.

About

Highly motivated Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience in cultivating high-profile relationships and executing winning sales strategies that significantly boost the bottom line. Proven expertise in planning and directing comprehensive operations, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, aiming to leverage strong interpersonal, management, and leadership skills in a challenging management position.

Work

AL – Hijaz Enterprises
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Operations Manager

Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya

Summary

Currently leading comprehensive operations for AL-Hijaz Enterprises, driving financial performance, strategic sales, and operational excellence to achieve business objectives.

Highlights

Managed budgets and financial plans, overseeing expenditure to maintain fiscal health and achieve sales and profit targets.

Analyzed sales figures and devised marketing and revenue management strategies, contributing to a 45% increase in overall sales revenue within 12 months.

Created and implemented an effective procurement and supplier management system, successfully reducing operational expenses by 30% in one year.

Recruited, trained, and monitored staff, ensuring high performance and compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.

Gulf Catering Co (Iraq Operations)
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Camp Manager

Iraq, Iraq

Summary

Directed comprehensive camp operations for Gulf Catering Co, ensuring adherence to contract specifications, optimizing staff performance, and enhancing resident satisfaction.

Highlights

Coordinated all aspects of camp business operations, including developing routines, schedules, and procedures to ensure seamless daily functions.

Created customer service delivery practices that resulted in a 30% increase in new customer acquisition and an 80% improvement in existing customer satisfaction within 8 months.

Supervised and evaluated all operations staff, fostering an atmosphere that increased workforce morale and job satisfaction while reducing turnover by 50%.

Defined and monitored crisis management plans, including emergency procedures, to ensure the safety and well-being of all camp residents and staff.

T-Spot Hotel-KTDA Group
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Manager in Charge

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Summary

Led T-Spot Hotel operations, driving business growth, optimizing service delivery, and managing financial performance to exceed targets.

Highlights

Successfully re-invented the region's business strategy and revitalized the portfolio from collapse, leading to a growth of over 100% and the successful opening of a new branch.

Planned and organized accommodation, catering, and other hotel services, promoting and marketing the business to achieve sales and profit targets.

Managed budgets and financial plans, including controlling expenditure and maintaining statistical records to ensure financial stability.

Recruited, trained, and monitored staff, and planned work schedules to optimize team performance and customer satisfaction.

INNSCOR Kenya Limited
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Operations Manager

Kenya, Kenya

Summary

Managed daily operations and strategic planning for INNSCOR Kenya Limited, overseeing financial performance, human resources, and system improvements.

Highlights

Oversaw overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls, including monthly and quarterly assessments against budget and operational goals.

Assisted the Executive Director and Board in creating annual company budgets and monitoring cash flow to ensure fiscal health.

Developed, maintained, and monitored all fundraising and accounting systems, implementing improvements that captured pledges, billings, and receipts efficiently.

Managed inventory control, logistics, and employee supervision, playing a significant role in long-term planning initiatives geared towards operational excellence.

Steers Restaurant
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Operations Manager

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Summary

Directed all aspects of hotel operations for Steers Restaurant, focusing on guest relations, profitability, and revenue generation through strategic sales efforts.

Highlights

Managed over 500 skilled and semi-skilled workforce across 6 strategic business units within the entire Steers franchise in Kenya.

Oversaw all aspects of hotel operations, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and team building, ensuring high service standards.

Directed the annual budgeting and planning process with Executive Directors, developing and managing the annual budget to maintain profitability.

Undertook business performance management and reporting, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring food quality, safety standards, and workforce engagement best practices.

Safari Park Hotel Nairobi
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F & B Supervisor

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Summary

Supervised food and beverage operations at Safari Park Hotel, ensuring high service standards and efficient departmental performance.

Highlights

Monitored daily F&B operations to ensure smooth service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Managed inventory and stock rotation for food and beverage supplies.

Trained and mentored junior staff on service protocols and operational procedures.

Harvest &Exchange Restaurant-UK
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Deputy Manager/Kitchen Manager/Supervisor/Chef

England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Held multiple leadership roles at Harvest &Exchange Restaurant, overseeing kitchen operations, staff supervision, and overall restaurant management.

Highlights

Managed kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficient service delivery.

Supervised and trained kitchen and front-of-house staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to standards.

Contributed to overall restaurant management, including inventory control and operational planning.

Wimpy Fresh Foods-Nairobi
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Supervisor

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Summary

Supervised daily operations at Wimpy Fresh Foods, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Oversaw daily restaurant operations, including staff coordination and customer service.

Ensured compliance with food quality and safety standards.

Managed inventory and stock levels to support efficient service delivery.

Education

Amersham &Wycombe-England
Amersham, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Certificate

Food Hygiene

Cavendish College-England
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diploma

Business Computing

Cavendish College-England
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diploma

Hotel Management & Catering

Upper Hill School
Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya Certificate

Secondary Education

Certificates

HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) Merit

Issued By

Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (UK)

Award in First Aid, Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation

Issued By

Frontier Medex

Skills

Software & Systems

Ms Suite, I-SALES system, Internet, Email Application, Financial Reporting Systems.

Operations Management

Strategic Business Leadership, Operations Planning & Directing, Budget Management, Financial Performance Monitoring, Cost Control, Stock Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Crisis Management, Business Performance Management, Inventory Management, Asset Management, Quality Standards (Food Safety), Repairs & Maintenance Scheduling.

Sales & Marketing

Sales Strategy Development, Revenue Management, Marketing Strategies & Plans, Clientele Relationship Management, New Customer Acquisition, Brand Visibility.

Human Resources & Team Leadership

Hotel Human Resource Objectives, Staff Recruitment & Training, Employee Supervision & Evaluation, Workforce Engagement, Team Leadership, Morale Building, Performance Management, Payroll Administration, Employee Benefits & Insurance.

Customer Relations

Customer Satisfaction, Guest Relations, Problem Resolution, Customer Service Delivery, Complaint Handling.

Compliance & Regulations

Health & Safety Regulations, Food Safety, Licensing Laws, Statutory Regulations, Cash Handling.

Strategic & Business Acumen

Strategic Planning, Business Operations Coordination, Opportunity Spotting, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Decision Making.

References

Hussein Mahamoud Sheikh Mwanzi

CEO; Al Maiddan Construction Company. Tel: +254720801290 Email: hmahamoud4@gmail.com

Rashid Kuria Mwangi

Head Storekeeper, Enashipai Resort and Spa. Tel: +254711731342 / +254733623231 Email: rashid.mwangi@gmail.com

MS Mishi Rajab Shaban

CEO; Seaweed Pest Control and Supplies Ltd. P.O Box 87667, Mombasa. Kenya. Tel: +254721316051 Email: mishishaban0@gmail.com