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Omar Mumtaz
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Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership.
Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.
Overview
1
1
Languages, English, urdu, punjabi
2
2
Ielts B1 certificate Matriculation
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen crew
Dagwood
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with Head Chef to develop and update menu offerings
- Streamlined kitchen processes to ensure prompt service times
- Established cleaning standards for kitchen and verified staff adherence to sanitation levels
Duty Chef, Kitchen Manager
BIG MOES DINNER RESTAURANT
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2017 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Implemented kitchen procedures to enhance food quality and consistency.
- Developed weekly menus that aligned with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Oversaw inventory control to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak dining hours.
- Trained team members on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Branch Manager
SULTAN SHAWARMA
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed restaurant operations to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction
- Supervised kitchen and waiter staff to maintain high standards of food and service quality
- Compiled daily budget reports outlining revenue and costs to inform financial decision-making
- Ordered ingredients from suppliers to maintain stock levels. as required.
Cook 1
COSA NOSTRA RESTAURANT
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2009 - 12.2013
- Collaborating with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals
- Collaborated with Executive Chef and cooks to efficiently prepare meals
- Cleaned kitchen space post-meal service to maintain hygiene and organization
- Restocked pantry and refrigerator with supplies
- Restocking the pantry and fridge or freezer as necessary
Kitchen Assistant
UNO Chicago Grill
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Operated mixers, knives, and cutters to prepare ingredients efficiently
- Reviewed kitchen inventory to identify and procure necessary supplies
- Unloaded fresh supplies and organized stockroom for optimal access and storage
Senior Salesman
HKB Departmental Store
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Dealing with customers and handling sales staff.
- Assisting Manager and implementing policies.
Education
Matric -
Sindh Board
Karachi, Pakistan 05.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Staff scheduling
- Budget reporting
- Quality control
- Team building
- Time management
- Sanitation standards
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Goal setting
- Order delivery practices
- Shift scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Supplier negotiation
- Shift coverage
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Order accuracy
- Portion control
- Food safety compliance
- Safe food handling
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mumtaz ul Haq Ch.
- Date of Birth: 04/21/84
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Kitchen crew
Dagwood
04.2025 - 03.2026
Duty Chef, Kitchen Manager
BIG MOES DINNER RESTAURANT
04.2017 - 10.2024
Branch Manager
SULTAN SHAWARMA
03.2014 - 03.2017
Matric -
Sindh Board
05.2009 - 07.2011
Cook 1
COSA NOSTRA RESTAURANT
03.2009 - 12.2013
Kitchen Assistant
UNO Chicago Grill
03.2002 - 09.2004
Senior Salesman
HKB Departmental Store
01.2002 - 07.2003