Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
OperationsManager
Omer Phiri

Omer Phiri

Lusaka

Summary

* Put in place Standard Operating Procedures for the store

* Make sure the store is ready before opening the Door for customer

* Make sure the Team building and Staff Management are aware about the Planning and Process of the store

* Coming up with promotional lines and how it will be merchandised on floor, and work on their trading gross profit it will trade during the promo.

* Doing the following Report; End of day, Monthly Financial, Weekly forecast, monthly and yearly budgets

* To ensure that the action and developmental plans agreed at the appraisals are resolved and followed up.

* Make sure the Customer service training for staff is implemented

* Planning for the Shop layout, Assets required, and Dimension

* Work on various recipes and costing them according to the required gross profit

Coming up with Ideas for the Foods menu and the cost of sales

* Ordering enough stocks shop and implementation of FIFO

* Make sure Staff recruitment and training is done according to the SOP

* Make sure Healthy and safety is in place

* Make sure the hygiene is standard is been followed in Daily basis

* Make sure Stock taking for various departments is done accurate.

* Sign all the invoices when is been captured and verified if isn’t book wrongly.

* Managed all the vehicles which was allocated for company Logistics and it drives

* From time to time, go around the floor to monitor occurrences and apply control measures

* Dealing with customer complaints (Problem solving)

* To ensure that line managers and supervisors are fully aware of and responding to all statutory legislation affecting the food industry

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Fortune Foods Group
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Bakery Manager to General Manager

Food Lovers Market Zambia
11.2008 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
  • Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
  • Created marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to increase customer traffic and boost sales.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.

Market Development Coordinator & Technical Support

Southern National Import And Export
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple Type projects.
  • Generated accounting and financial reports, charts and forecasts.
  • Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
  • Managed Number individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.

Chef Assistant

Daawat Restaurant
02.2008 - 09.2008
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.

Confectioner

Kiwi Spar Wendy Wood
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Pastry Chef

Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Brioche
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.

Baker Trainer

Foursquare Bakery
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.

Education

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Henley Business School of Africa
South Africa

Advanced Certificate In Management Practice - Retail Management

Henley Business School
Johannesburg
02.2017

Skills

  • Data Archiving
  • Market Growth
  • Oracle Database Management
  • Project Development
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Management
  • Business Development Understanding
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Expense Reports
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Employee Relations
  • Business Planning
  • Employee Motivation
  • Business Strategy Development

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 200 staff members plus.
  • Achieved budget through effectively helping with Task.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Promoted to General manager after 8 years with the company.
  • Created own recipes , Menu and costing them for company

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Operations Manager

Fortune Foods Group
08.2022 - 10.2023

Market Development Coordinator & Technical Support

Southern National Import And Export
07.2022 - 09.2022

Bakery Manager to General Manager

Food Lovers Market Zambia
11.2008 - 05.2022

Chef Assistant

Daawat Restaurant
02.2008 - 09.2008

Confectioner

Kiwi Spar Wendy Wood
03.2007 - 01.2008

Baker Trainer

Foursquare Bakery
02.2006 - 08.2006

Pastry Chef

Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Brioche
01.2006 - 01.2007

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Henley Business School of Africa

Advanced Certificate In Management Practice - Retail Management

Henley Business School
Omer Phiri