Basem Ahmed

Founder, Managing Partner & CEO at Munch Hut Deli & Store and BasKat Catering / Job creator / Entrepreneurship Mentor/ Restaurateur/

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

Entrepreneurial executive with more than 15 years of rich experience in business operations, strategic thinking, managing sales, relationship building & customer service for both established businesses and personal business ventures. Motivational management style with a record of building and retaining highly motivated employees, reducing turnover, and ultimately increasing the bottom line. I am a true hospitality professional and appreciate the opportunity to share my knowledge with others. I believe that a leader is measured by the success of his team, not his personal wealth.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & COO at BasKat Catering
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Founder Managing Partner & CEO at Munch Hut Deli & Store
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • General Manager at Mellow Mushroom
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Schedule and direct staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity • Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily • Ensure food quality and service standards are consistently met • Efficiently resolve problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties • Responsible for compliance of new health and safety standards due to COVID-19 • Responsible for maintaining and promoting brand standards • Manage and maintain the online ordering systems • Hire and retain staff in line with the company’s policy on diversity and inclusivity • Responsible for managing and processing payroll and all deposits in a timely manner

  • General Manager & Catering Director at Simply Falafel
    Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety and quality control guidelines • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products • Built sales forecasts and schedules to meet desired productivity targets • Handled vendor contract negotiations • Managed all catering events and worked to increase opportunities • Hire, train, and coach staff

  • General Manager at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
    Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Schedule and direct staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity • Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily • Ensure food quality and service standards are consistently met • Responsible for maintaining compliance and safety standards throughout the facility • Hire and retain staff in line with the company’s policy on diversity and inclusivity • Responsible for managing and processing payroll and all deposits in a timely manner • Learned custard-making process • Worked to establish a environment in line with the company culture