Mostafa Talab

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.

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)

Level 4 Business Management - Business Management (2025)