Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Awards
Additional Information
Timeline
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Muhammad Obaidullah Karim

Muhammad Obaidullah Karim

Domus Indigo Building 2, Production City, Dubai

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional focused on delivering the highest standards customer service. Thinks critically with can-do attitude for successful restaurant operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In Room Dining Order Taker

Th8 Palm Vignette Collection by IHG
10.2024 - Current
  • Answering guest calls promptly and professionally.
  • Providing detailed information about the in-room dining menu, including daily specials, portion,sizes, and ingredients.
  • Assistance of guests with dietary restrictions or preferences by offering suitable menu options.
  • Accurately recording guest orders, ensuring all special requests or modifications are documented.
  • Upselling of additional items or beverages to enhance the guest experience.
  • Confirmation of order details and delivery times with guests to avoid errors.
  • Monitored order status and follow up on any delays or issues.
  • Processed guest payments securely and issue receipts when required.
  • Maintained detailed logs of orders and guest preferences for future reference.
  • Reported guest complaints or feedback to management for resolution.
  • Ensured compliance with hotel policies and service standards.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.

Food and Beverages Senior Waiter

Roda Amwaj Suites And Hotel Apartments
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Shared menu knowledge effectively to assist guests with questions and special requests.
  • Provided smooth, pleasant dining experience in fast-paced all day dining restaurant, serving 500+ guests daily.
  • Smoothened shift transitions by resetting F&B areas for next service.
  • Used MICROS POS to complete daily sales and inventory reports with 100% accuracy.
  • Suggested restaurant menu improvements that generated in additional sales.
  • Secured revenue by accurately monitoring cash intake and deposits, eliminating financial discrepancies.
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Checked-in deliveries and signed-off on products received.
  • Ensured guests left with positive impression of restaurant by getting reviews on trip-advisor.com and booking.com helping to promote repeat business.

Food & Beverage Waiter

Movenpick Grand Albustan
12.2016 - 02.2020

Roda Grill (Steakhouse & Bar)

• Hibachi (Japanese outlet)

• Bambooda (Thai Asian outlet)

• Makan (All day dining)

• Mawal (Lebanese outlet)

Skills:

• Product knowledge on Wine pairing with Steaks, Latin American recipes & Japanese Pan Asian cuisine foods & Wines, Liqueurs, Spirits , digestives, Aperitifs, Champagne.

• Handle training for staff in professional way.

• Able to anticipate any guest needs & decision making in problems during operation.

• Controlling of all alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages cost sales monthly inventory.

• Making of different origins basic cocktails.

• Responsible in up-selling to achieve budget.

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc. throughout shift.

• Perform shift closing on POS system and tally cash and credit card settlements.

Education

High School Diploma - Hotel Management

Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
03-2014

Higher School Certificate (HSC) - Commerce

Sind Muslim Arts & Commerce College
06-2010

Matriculation - Science

Meadow Primary & Secondary School
03-2007

Skills

  • Table setting etiquette
  • Menu knowledge
  • Food safety awareness
  • Complaint handling
  • POS system operation
  • Food safety hygiene
  • Opera knowledge
  • Cash handling
  • All day bills closing
  • Customer service
  • Upselling technique

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Native

Certification

  • HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF)

FS1297009

  • Food Safety Level 1- Food Service

Awards

Employee of the month May 2023

Employee of the month May 2024

Employee of the month nominated August 2023

Brightest star of 1st quarter 2023

Additional Information

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Date of Birth / Age:01/09/1991
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Visa Status: Employment
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: CE4958671

Timeline

In Room Dining Order Taker

Th8 Palm Vignette Collection by IHG
10.2024 - Current

Food and Beverages Senior Waiter

Roda Amwaj Suites And Hotel Apartments
09.2022 - 09.2024

Food & Beverage Waiter

Movenpick Grand Albustan
12.2016 - 02.2020

High School Diploma - Hotel Management

Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management

Higher School Certificate (HSC) - Commerce

Sind Muslim Arts & Commerce College

Matriculation - Science

Meadow Primary & Secondary School
Muhammad Obaidullah Karim