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MOHAMMED  BOURDANE

MOHAMMED BOURDANE

Casablanca

Summary

Senior hospitality executive with 15+ years of international experience in restaurant operations, leadership, and multi-unit management across Morocco and the Middle East. Proven ability to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and lead high-performing teams. Experienced in franchise operations, training systems, financial management, and brand standard implementation. Currently serving as Director of Operations for Chili’s Morocco, overseeing multi-location performance and strategic development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

MFG VIVO Holding – Chili's Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco
09.2022 - Current

• Oversee the operational performance of multiple restaurant locations across Morocco. • Lead and supervise General Managers and restaurant management teams. • Monitor and improve key business KPIs including sales growth, food cost, labor cost, and guest satisfaction. • Manage operational budgets and ensure profitability targets are achieved. • Ensure compliance with Chili's brand standards, operational procedures, and food safety regulations. • Coordinate with (Brinker International) on training programs, operational initiatives, and brand implementation. • Develop leadership capabilities within restaurant management teams through coaching and training. • Optimize restaurant processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and guest experience. • Support strategic planning, restaurant openings, and operational development projects.

Franchise Training Contact Manager

MFG VIVO Holding
Casablanca
06.2018 - Current

Training Specialist – 50%

• Roll out Brinker programs as needed • Execute all Team Member and MID training materials following Brand standards • Ensure validation of all training i.e. MIDs and TM certifications • Train at all levels – hands on participation when appropriate • Be the Brand expert on all specs and standards • Coach Managers and Team Members to Brand standards • Monitors’ training programs and manuals to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date and makes updates as necessary • Conducts Training and Environmental evaluations as needed. • Partners with leadership to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific Team Members or Managers. • Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and certifications (Train the Trainer, MIDs, and CTR Certifications). • Develop local and global restaurant trainers • Organize and oversee training at any new restaurant openings

Strategic PeopleWorks – 30%

• Succession planning • Learning interventions for low performers • On-going development for steady or high performers • Develop Learning Plans for the year for all levels • Analyze impact of learning activities and initiatives • Facilitate MEE survey process, including: conducting the survey, analyzing results and creating action plans • Partner with local HR and Operations teams to positively impact Team Member engagement • Partner with HR and/or Operations to maintain staffing levels by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training. • Ensures succession planning systems are in place

Brinker Communication – 20%

• Quarterly calls with Global Training Contact • Responsible for staying up to date with email communication from Brinker • Provide yearly training plans to Global Training Contact • Communicate your needs to your training contact • Responsible for roll out and implementation of all Brinker initiatives • Adjust materials to fit local market as needed, with approval of Global Training Contac

General Manager

MFG VIVO Holding
Casablanca
11.2015 - 06.2018

· Lead and direct the work of the Management team including scheduling, assigning responsibilities and setting expectations · Manage performance of the Management team, including performance evaluations, coaching and accountability · Plan and implement weekly, monthly and yearly financial budgets · Oversee all operations to ensure a great Guest experience · Role model and hold Team Members accountable to operational and quality standards · Foster open communication between Team Members and Management team · Influence Team Member behaviors by championing change and restaurant initiatives · Drive business results by utilizing Chili's systems to effectively control costs · Follow operational systems, such as our Manager Timeline and performing quality Line Checks · Hire, train, retain, and develop Team Members to take on larger roles · Drive Guest engagement within the four walls of the restaurant while developing relationships within the community · Understand and practice safe food handling procedures · Communicate and embody Chili's culture and Cultural Beliefs: Every Guest Counts, Food Perfection, Be Accountable and Play Restaurant

Manager

CHILIS UEA
DUBAI
04.2010 - 05.2015
  • Ensure a great Guest experience
  • Role model and hold Team Members accountable to operational and quality standards
  • Identify root cause of issues while being self-reflective and holding yourself accountable first, showing vulnerability and transparency
  • Foster open communication between Team Members and Management
  • Influence Team Member behaviors by championing change and restaurant initiatives
  • Lead with heart and mind
  • Drive business results by utilizing Chili's systems to effectively control costs
  • Follow operational systems, such as our Manager Timeline and performing quality Line Checks
  • Hire, train, retain, and develop Team Members to take on larger roles
  • Drive Guest engagement within the four walls of the restaurant while developing relationships within the community
  • Understand and practice safe food handling procedures
  • Communicate and embody Chili's culture and Cultural Beliefs: Every Guest Counts, Food Perfection, Be Accountable, Play Restaurant

Education

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT

GOLF ARABIC CENTER
DUBAI
06.2013

TOURISM AND HOTEL - RESTAURANT

CQPHT
ASSILAH
08.2009

Skills

  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • P&L Management
  • Budget & Cost Control
  • Training & Staff Development
  • Operational Strategy
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Brand Standards Compliance
  • Business Performance Optimization
    Kindness

Additional Information

FOOT

CENIMA

TRAVEL

Langues

Anglais
Courant
Français
Opérationnel
Arabe
Langue maternelle

Personal Information

Timeline

Director of Operations

MFG VIVO Holding – Chili's Morocco
09.2022 - Current

Franchise Training Contact Manager

MFG VIVO Holding
06.2018 - Current

General Manager

MFG VIVO Holding
11.2015 - 06.2018

Manager

CHILIS UEA
04.2010 - 05.2015

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT

GOLF ARABIC CENTER

TOURISM AND HOTEL - RESTAURANT

CQPHT
MOHAMMED BOURDANE