Saleem Karim
Area Manager
Hospitality Management
Professional Summary
Saleem Karim is an experienced hospitality and restaurant operations leader with over 13 years of hands-on experience across multi-unit restaurant management. He specializes in operations management, team leadership, customer service excellence, and brand development. Saleem has a proven track record in optimizing restaurant operations, driving efficiency, and enhancing the overall customer experience while leading large teams across multiple locations.
Professional Experience
Jul 2024 – Present
California Pizza
California Pizza - Four Sons (Private) Limited
- Lead and mentor restaurant managers and staff | drive operational excellence | and enhance customer experience.
- Streamline restaurant operations | manage budgets and forecasts | and maximize profitability.
- Implement marketing strategies | oversee compliance with health and safety standards | and ensure consistent service quality.
Jan 2020 – Jul 2024
Multi Unit Manager
California Pizza - Four Sons (Private) Limited
- Managed multiple restaurant units | coordinated teams across locations | and ensured operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed operational procedures | improved service quality | and optimized resource utilization.
- Oversaw financial performance | monitored KPIs | and implemented cost control measures.
Jan 2019 – Jun 2020
Restaurant General Manager
California Pizza - Four Sons (Private) Limited
- Supervised daily restaurant operations | led staff training programs | and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory and procurement | optimized workflow | and maintained brand standards.
- Coordinated with corporate teams | implemented marketing initiatives | and improved overall restaurant performance.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Hotel Management and Operation, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar
Sep 2024 – Sep 2026
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business Administration and Management, General
Karachi University