GAITH MAKHLOUF

Chef de Bar | Bar Operations

Dubai Jbr sadaf 6

Profile summary

Skilled Chef de Bar and business owner with 9 years of experience in hospitality operations, bar management, and entrepreneurship across Tunisia and the UAE. Resulted in expertise in beverage preparation, inventory tracking, staff training, and maintaining quality standards across 7 professional roles. Committed to delivering exceptional guest service and maintaining high operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. UAE Golden Visa holder available on a 30-day notice.

Career highlights

Beverage Operations: Prepared beverages and cocktails across multiple establishments, maintaining consistent service quality and strict adherence to standardized recipes during active shifts.

Staff Training: Trained junior staff on beverage preparation and service standards, coordinating drink production efficiency across shifts and supporting bar workflows.

Business Ownership: Established a medical supplies enterprise in Dubai, maintaining active operations from 2022 to 2025 and formulating commercial strategies to secure business continuity.

Key skills

SkillsBarista & beverage preparation Team management & staff training Customer service excellence Business operations & entrepreneurship Bar Operations Staff Training Inventory Tracking Guest Service Beverage Preparation Barista Techniques Quality Standards Workflow Coordination

Professional experience

Barista & Chef de BarJan 2016 - Jan 2019
Andalucia Beach HotelTunisia

Directed daily beverage operations and service delivery standards at the hotel bar. Guided staff development initiatives and maintained quality controls across all bar offerings.

  • Trained junior staff on beverage preparation and service standards.
  • Managed daily bar services to ensure consistent beverage quality.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved service issues promptly.
Barista & Chef de BarJan 2019 - Jan 2020
Hotel Al NourSousse, Tunisia

Directed beverage preparation workflows and guest hospitality standards across daily bar operations, coordinating drink production efficiency between 2019 and 2020.

  • Served guests directly while coordinating drink production efficiency across shifts.
  • Prepared beverages according to establishment recipes and customer preferences.
Barista & Chef de BarJan 2020 - Jan 2021
Restaurant Lounge Le QuaiBizerte, Tunisia

Managed floor operations and beverage preparation during service shifts. Handled inventory tracking and bar staff coordination within Restaurant Lounge Le Quai.

  • Prepared a wide range of drinks and cocktails to fulfill customer orders across active service shifts.
  • Maintained inventory levels and ensured consistent service quality throughout operations.
BaristaJan 2021 - Jan 2022
La Forêt BlueBizerte, Tunisia

Oversaw daily bar operations within a customer-facing service environment, managing drink preparation standards and inventory maintenance.

  • Prepared beverages to customer specifications ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Barista and waiterJan 2022 - Present
Dubai Marina Restaurant & LoungeDubai, UAE
  • Executed beverage preparation tasks according to specific guest requests during peak operational shifts.
  • Restocked glassware inventories and maintained clean service areas to support bar staff workflows.
BaristaJan 2022 - Present
Abu Ali RestaurantDubai, UAE
  • Prepared diverse beverage options by strictly following standardized recipes to ensure consistency across orders.
  • Served drinks to patrons while maintaining strict adherence to established quality and service benchmarks.
Founder & OwnerJan 2022 - Jan 2025
Gaith Makhlouf Medical Supplies LLCDubai, UAE
  • Established a medical supplies enterprise in Dubai, maintaining active operations from 2022 to 2025.
  • Formulated operational plans and commercial strategies to secure business continuity and market presence.

Education

Baccalaureate