Hicham Hariri has over 15 years of experience in hospitality and kitchen management. He is currently an independent operator for Bimbo Bakeries, where he is responsible for organizing and distributing daily bread purchases in his designated territory. Prior to this, he owned and operated three restaurants - San Remo's Pizzeria & Restaurant LLC from 2000 to 2008, Mini-Mart & Deli from 1997 to 2000, and was a chef and manager at San Remo's from 1995 to 1997. He has a degree in Hospitality Management from Lincoln College and food manager certification.

1. Hicham Hariri
Stratford, CT 06614
Phone: 203-685-7533
hicham.hariri77@gmail.com
Overview Dynamic, Results-Oriented, and Team-Spirited. More than fifteen years of
professional hospitality and kitchen management experience. Exemplifies leadership
qualities and professionalism, backed by a consistent, verifiable record of
achievement.
Areas of Expertise • Provide leadership and supervision to restaurant employees for all aspects of all shifts
• Successful catering experience (1,200+ people)
• Maximize kitchen productivity and staff performance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with all levels of employees
Professional
Experience
Bimbo Bakeries - Independent Operator
Orange, CT
• Own the exclusive rights to sell some of the strongest bread
brands such as Arnolds, Freihofers, Anzio and Sara Lee within
my designated distribution territory of New Haven, Derby,
Orange, and Milford
• Responsible for organization and distribution of daily bread
purchases in my designated territory
• Responsible for inventory management, placing orders,
delivering orders, and stocking.
2008-Present
San Remo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant LLC - Owner
Westport, CT
• Participated in food preparation, customer service, ordering and
managing employees.
• Hired, trained, and directed cooks/chefs and drivers
• Designed menus and advertising plans, which in return inspired
increased revenue
• Assured food quality control, minimized waste while maintaining
100% customer satisfaction
2000-2008
Mini-Mart & Deli - Owner
Bridgeport, CT
• Ensured maintenance of equipment, facility, and grounds on a
daily basis.
• Ordering of food and supplies for daily operation
• Menu planning, staff development and food and labor management
1997-2000
San Remo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant LLC – Chef & Manager
Bridgeport, CT
• Managed 15 people and kitchen production
• Cooked and specialized in Italian cuisine
• Develops menu, implements and oversees/purchases food
• Interviews and hires new chefs
• Manages/controls food cost issues and offers solutions
1995-1997
Education &
Qualification
s
Lincoln College, Suffield, CT
Jan 2010 – May 2012
Associates Degree in Hospitality Management
NSF, Milford CT
Feb. 2002 Food Manager Certification
Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT
Jan 2000 - May 2002- Pursued an AA in Business Administration