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Al-Mashawi — Restaurant Operations Management System
Overview
Al-Mashawi is a portfolio project demonstrating how a restaurant's operational information can be organized into one connected Notion system.
The goal was to create a centralized workspace for managing recurring operational information while improving visibility across different areas of the business.
Business Context
A restaurant manages many interconnected areas at the same time — from menus and recipes to suppliers, schedules, team information, checklists, goals, and reporting.
The system was designed to bring these areas together into a more structured operational workspace.
System Areas
The workspace includes:
Operations Dashboard
Menu Management
Chef Directory
Recipe Management
Supplier Management
Weekly Scheduling
Customer Reviews
Opening & Closing Checklists
Monthly Goals
Weekly P&L Reporting
Team Directory
Workspace Documentation
Approach
The system was structured around the relationship between operational information rather than treating each area as an isolated page.
The goal was to create a practical operating hub where recurring information could be easier to access, maintain, and manage.
Outcome
The result is a centralized restaurant management workspace that connects day-to-day operational information into one organized system.
Project Type
Portfolio / Demonstration Project
Created to demonstrate Business Operations, Workflow Design, Database Architecture, and Notion system-building capabilities.