Senior Operations Manager available for Saudi Arabia
I am an experienced restaurant operations professional from India seeking an opportunity with a Saudi restaurant group, steakhouse, hospitality company, or serious investor looking for a hands-on Senior Operations Manager.
What I can bring to your business:
• Restaurant operations management and daily supervision
• Staff training, discipline and SOP implementation
• Food quality and consistency control
• Menu planning and kitchen/restaurant workflow
• Cost control, wastage reduction and operational efficiency
• Opening and setting up restaurant operations
• Steakhouse menu and operational SOPs
• Proprietary seasoning and sauce concepts developed for the steakhouse operation
• Ability to train teams to maintain consistent taste and presentation
• Focus on customer satisfaction, profitability and scalable operations
I am particularly interested in working with an investor or restaurant owner planning to establish or expand a steakhouse/restaurant concept in Saudi Arabia, where my operational experience and ready-developed steakhouse systems can add value.
I am currently based in India and available to relocate to Saudi Arabia for the right opportunity.
Employer sponsorship/work visa required. I am looking for a genuine long-term employment opportunity with a Saudi employer willing to complete the appropriate recruitment and work-visa procedures.
I can provide my CV, professional background, steakhouse menu, selected SOP information and concept presentation to serious employers/investors.
If you are a restaurant owner, investor, hospitality group or recruitment professional looking for a Senior Operations Manager who can contribute beyond routine management, please contact me by private message.
Available for interview by phone/video call.
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NAJEEB ONAKKIL METHAL
Pre-Opening F&B Operations Manager F&B Strategist
Address: Al Luqta - Doha
Contact No: +97450743066
E-mail:[email protected]
SUMMARY
Service-oriented management professional with over 20 years of international experience in F&B service industry,
skilled with F&B operations, restaurant Project management, restaurant management, vendor management
(Local and Overseas), staff training and development, client relations and customer service. Successful in
building relations with industry players, exceeding guest satisfaction, setting up cost- effective measures,
improving procedures & leading multicultural workforce using excellent skills in decision making, problem
solving, and management. Successfully managed requirement for FIFA 2022 projects for the 3 fans villages for
the capacity of More than 10000 people and acted as project manager for opening 3 restaurants (Asador De
Aranda Spanish franchise restaurant, Fig & Olive US franchise restaurant and Kuma Indian fine dining
restaurant.
MAJOR PRE-OPENING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
 Fish & Co. (Singapore Seafood Restaurant) – Successfully led pre-opening operations at Al Ghurair City,
Dubai (2005).
 Outback Steakhouse (Premium US Steakhouse Concept) – Managed pre-opening projects for Dubai Festival
City and Dubai Mall (2009).
 Asador de Aranda (Spanish Fine Dining) – Led pre-opening setup at Al Hazm Luxury Mall, Doha (2022).
 Fig & Olive (US Restaurant Franchise) – Directed pre-opening activities at Al Hazm Luxury Mall, Doha
(2022).
 Kuma (Indian Fine Dining Concept) – Managed complete pre-opening project at Al Hazm Luxury Mall, Doha
(2022).
 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Projects – Set up 3 catering tents (20m x 40m), 9 container kiosks across
FIFA Fan Zones, and expanded Al Hazm Mall Central Kitchen to support tournament catering operations.
 Nice Bakes & Sweets, Doha – Led restructuring and operational transformation of the commercial bakery
business (2025).
KEY SKILLS STRENGTH
20+ years of international F&B industry experience
F&B-Restaurant Management
Skilled in F&B operations and management
Vendor Development & Management
Multicultural team leadership
Client Relationship Management
Strategic planning and decision-making
Staff Training & Development
Customer satisfaction and relationship management:
Project Management
Budgeting and cost control
Budgeting & Cost Control
Multicultural Team Leadership
Marketing & Promotions
Strategic Planning
CAREER HISTORY
NICE BAKES & SWEETS (COMMERCIAL BAKERY), QATAR
Operations Manager
June 10, 2025 – Dec 31, 20205
Revitalized bakery operations and successfully launched the new bakery division.
Streamlined processes to meet industry standards and improve efficiency.
Managed local and overseas procurement and optimized supply chain.
Developed production and sales strategies, driving 117% sales growth in 4 months in a highly competitive
market. Recruited and led a skilled team, reported directly to the owner.
ORYX ZAATAR RESTAURANT DOHA
Operations Manager: Jan 28, 2024 - June 10, 2025
Worked as Operations Manager of this 200 seats capacity fine dining restaurant and a Central
Kitchen. Assisting HR director in the hiring process of managers and staff required. Devising weekly
and festive promotional activities. Preparing monthly budget and P&L calculations. Promoting
restaurant through catering events and special occasions in Doha.
AL HAZAM MALL MERKIYA, DOHA, QATAR
Operations and Project Manager: June 29, 2022 – May 10, 2023
Handled daily operations of 7 restaurants under Al Hazam Mall, Handled opening projects of Fig &
Olive (US Franchise), Asador De Aranda (Spanish franchise) and Kuma luxury Indian fine dining
restaurant. Handled FIFA 2022 F&B requirements for 3 catering tents and 9 kiosks restaurants in 3
FIFA fan zones. Imported equipments, utensils and disposables from China, Portugal and India and
executed all given tasks before the deadline. Also expanded Al Hazam Central kitchen to a full-
fledge