Mostafa Talab
GENERAL MANAGER | OPERATIONS MANAGER
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About
Commercially driven hospitality leader with over 12 years of experience managing high-volume, multi-concept hospitality businesses across restaurants, cafés, bars, events and late-night venues. Currently leading Café Istanbul & La Gitane, overseeing restaurant, coffee, bar, private events and late-night operations. Previously progressed through every management level at Pret A Manger to General Manager Grade 5.
Experience
Operations Manager - Café Istanbul & La Gitane - Manchester
(2025-01)
Lead a multi-concept venue combining restaurant, café, bar, private events and late-night entertainment.
- Hold responsibility for operational performance and guest experience.
- Manage labour, stock, purchasing and operating costs.
- Lead and develop management and operational teams.
- Oversee private and corporate events.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, licensing and health & safety.
- Work with owners to drive business growth and operational improvements.
General Manager (Grade 5) - Pret A Manger - Manchester Airport
(2021-01 - 2025-01)
Managed one of the busiest airport hospitality operations.
- Full responsibility for operational performance and financial results.
- Led large teams and developed future managers.
- Maintained excellent compliance and customer service standards.
Assistant Manager - Pret A Manger
(2017-01 - 2021-01)
Team Leader - Pret A Manger
(2015-01 - 2017-01)
Barista - Pret A Manger
(2013-01 - 2015-01)
Education
Level 4 Business Management - Business Management (2025)
