Ajith K.K
Food & Beverage Manager
"ADVAITHAM" VALAYAMPARAMBU EDATHARA (PO)PALAKKAD
Summary
To work in Competitive and Challenging environment, where I can fully utilize my experience and knowledge for a better organization as well as personal growth.
An energetic and enthusiastic food service professional with proven experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Skills and strengths include: Ability to multi-task and efficiently handle competing demands, Outstanding communication and customer service skills, Able to think quickly and respond effectively to challenging situations, Successful track record of up-selling food and beverages, Accurate preparation and processing of bills and payments, A team player willing to help out wherever needed, Good working knowledge of: Food preparation methods, Beverage recommendations, Liquor laws and regulations, Hygiene and sanitation standards, Standard food service procedures, Hospitality etiquette Innovative Restaurant Manager with more than 12 years of food preparation and service experience. Motivates team members to meet challenging customer demands in fast-paced environments without sacrificing quality, safety, or cost control measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Languages
Work History
Asst Food & Beverage Manager
Rhythm Hospitality Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with executive management to develop strategic plans for improving overall guest experience at the establishment.
- Partnered with marketing teams to create promotional materials that highlighted new menu items or limited-time offers designed to attract guests'' attention.
- Reduced waste and controlled inventory levels by implementing effective purchasing strategies and proper storage procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food and beverage operations and providing exceptional service.
- Coordinated special events, working closely with clients to ensure their needs were met while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Ensured adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations by regularly inspecting facilities and equipment.
- Streamlined processes within the department to increase overall productivity while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and trending flavors to appeal to a diverse clientele.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth opportunities through guidance and constructive feedback.
- Managed employee scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs where possible.
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
RESTAURANT MANAGER
BIG BANYAN VINEYARDS & RESORTS
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Handling F & B operations, providing a good experience, handling complaints, and maintaining high standards, ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly and profitably, supervise food handling procedures, train employees, and enforce sanitation standards, ensuring customer satisfaction, and building customer relationships, planning menus, pricing, and designing strategy and setting goals for growth, control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste, promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events, organise and oversee regular training of all restaurant staff concerning the menu, customer service, wine and drinks lists, implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations, work with management personnel to plan and organise restaurant events
ASST FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
GOLF VIEW HOTELS & SUITES
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Reporting to the General manager, responsible for day to day operations of the F & B outlets, handling Banquet queries & Events, providing training and professional development, evaluating employee performance
RESTAURANT MANAGER
THE BURGER JUNCTION
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Reporting to the Operational Manager, providing training and professional development, evaluating employee performance, collaborating with management on employee and customer service issues, promoting store merchandise or company product, understanding scheduling and staff level needs, knowledge of inventory management, possess ability to multi-task, understand team-building concepts and techniques
Food & Beverage Captain
BEST WESTERN PLUS THE OLIVE HOTEL
10.2012 - 06.2017
- Establishes rapport with guests to build guest loyalty and gather constructive feedback to ensure satisfaction of every individual guest, maintains the conversation and does not expose any sensitive topics to the guest, ensures that minimum brand standards are consistently implemented, conducts monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies, has a thorough knowledge of menu and presentation standards and sound knowledge of beverage preparation techniques, completes the daily responsibilities that are set for each individual shift, recognizes and ensures application of the step of the billing process, communicates effectively to know the daily task assigned, understands and strictly adheres to Rules and Regulations established in the Employee Handbook and in the hotel's policies concerning fire, hygiene, health and safety, responds to changes in the Food & Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company and hotel, carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by superiors due to business requirements
Food & Beverage Associate
F BAR & KITCHEN
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Greeting customers as they arrive and showing them to their table, giving out menus and taking orders for food and drink, serving food and drinks, dealing with bill payments, respond to customer queries and complaints, meet and greet customers, organise table reservations and offer advice about menu and wine choices, maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety, check stock levels, order supplies and prepare cash drawers and petty cash
Food & Beverage Associate
LE MERIDIEN
04.2010 - 11.2011
- Greeting customers as they arrive and showing them to their table, giving out menus and taking orders for food and drink, serving food and drinks, dealing with bill payments, making sure tables are clean and tidy
Food & Beverage Associate
ATRIA HOTEL
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Greeting customers as they arrive and showing them to their table, giving out menus and taking orders for food and drink, serving food and drinks, dealing with bill payments
Education
Bsc Catering Science & Hotel Management
04.2001 -
Skills
Good Communication skills
DETAILS
- Passport Number: G7799067
- Father's Name: K V Kunchu
- Age / Date of birth: 02/21/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
References
Mr Shyamlendu Rarhi, Resort Manager, Big Banyan Vineyards & Resorts, Bangalore- 562130, +91 8427344402, shyam@thepaul.in
Mr AV George HR General Manager Paul Group Of Hotels +91 9846078300
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that particulars given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Asst Food & Beverage Manager
Rhythm Hospitality Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
RESTAURANT MANAGER
BIG BANYAN VINEYARDS & RESORTS
06.2022 - 04.2024
ASST FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
GOLF VIEW HOTELS & SUITES
10.2019 - 06.2022
RESTAURANT MANAGER
THE BURGER JUNCTION
01.2017 - 10.2019
Food & Beverage Captain
BEST WESTERN PLUS THE OLIVE HOTEL
10.2012 - 06.2017
Food & Beverage Associate
F BAR & KITCHEN
08.2011 - 10.2012
Food & Beverage Associate
LE MERIDIEN
04.2010 - 11.2011
Food & Beverage Associate
ATRIA HOTEL
10.2008 - 05.2009
Bsc Catering Science & Hotel Management
04.2001 -
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