Ajith S
Palakkad
Summary
Dedicated food service manager with several years of experience overseeing staff and operations for the field. Versatile leader with skills in staff recruitment and leadership, business planning and marketing. Quick-thinker with logical solutions to wide variety of issues in food service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
AIRLINES CELESTIAL
Malappuram
02.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and increase sales in catering services.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop menus for special events, corporate functions, weddings.
- Coordinated delivery times with clients and ensured that all items ordered arrived on time.
Restaurant Captain
MAZALI RESTAURANT
Manama
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Greeted and welcomed guests to the restaurant.
- Assigned duties to wait staff and ensured they were completed in a timely manner.
- Monitored customer service standards and provided feedback to staff when necessary.
Site Operations Supervisor
Hotel Delicia
Malappuram
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Conducted regular inspections of site operations to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed day-to-day activities related to the smooth functioning of the site operations.
- Monitored and tracked inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed.
Catering Supervisor
AIRLINES CELESTIAL
Malappuram
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised and coordinated day-to-day activities of catering staff, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Organized and oversaw banquet setup, service, breakdown, and storage of equipment.
- Inspected kitchen equipment regularly to make sure it was clean and functioning properly.
Banquet Supervisor
Noor Jehan's OPEN GRILL
Palakkad
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Coordinated banquet staff to ensure efficient service of guests.
- Reviewed banquet orders and communicated changes with kitchen staff.
- Supervised setup of tables, chairs, linens, place settings, centerpieces, and other decorations prior to event.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or concerns in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management And Catering Science
AID Education
Malappuram04-2019
Skills
- Menu tastings
- Catering consultation
- Staff Supervision
- Menu development
- Event planning proficiency
- Revenue Growth
- Staff Leadership
- Menu Supervision
- File Management
- Table Setting
- Staff Scheduling
- Budgeting understanding
- Service Promotion
- Communication
- Customer Service Operation
- Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Guest Satisfaction
- Team Work
- Food and Beverage Operation
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Catering Manager
AIRLINES CELESTIAL
02.2023 - Current
Restaurant Captain
MAZALI RESTAURANT
12.2020 - 03.2022
Site Operations Supervisor
Hotel Delicia
08.2016 - 01.2020
Catering Supervisor
AIRLINES CELESTIAL
10.2015 - 07.2016
Banquet Supervisor
Noor Jehan's OPEN GRILL
03.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management And Catering Science
AID Education
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