Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internship
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
References
Timeline
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Amit Bhure

Amit Bhure

Food & Beverage Manager
Trivandrum,Kerala,India

Summary

Leading Large Banqueting Operations, Restaurants, Bars & IRD Operations, F&B Management for luxury hotels across 04 countries India, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain & Australia. Proven abilities in planning, marketing, cost analysis, expense control, budgeting, forecasting, staffing, training & quality management. Strong leadership & communication skills along with ability to manage multiple F&B outlets. Contributed to significant revenue gains & cost control with innovative strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Food & Beverage Manager

O by Tamara Hotel
7 2023 - Current
  • Managing total 05 food & beverage outlets including O café international cuisine buffet & ala carte restaurant which is very famous in the city for its food & service.We have received Eat@Trivandrum award for the best brunch buffet in the city.High Dive sport bar which again won Eat @Trivandrum the best bar award in the city.Soon we are goining to open Take Off rooftop restaurant & bar which will be know for mediterian cuisine & whisky bar
  • Responsible for running profit sharing promotions across F&B outlets
  • Responsible for F&B marketing,banqueting sales,F&B manning,budgeting

Food & Beverage Manager

The Greenpark Hotel
1 2023 - 07.2023
  • Handling total 06 food & beverage outlets including Mekong-Pan Asian Specialty Restaurant which know for his top notch service & extremely popular food.Mekong is considered to be 04th the best pan Asian specialty restaurant in India
  • Running revenue generated promotions in all food & beverage outlets Responsible for F&B marketing,banqueting sales,F&B manning,budgeting Implemented departmental SOP in line with company policy

Restaurant & Bar Manager

The Matraville Hotel
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Manage day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis
  • Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant & in bar
  • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met


Multi-Property Banquet Manager

The Westin & Le Meridien Hotel
07.2015 - 01.2020
  • Review all written communication, i.e., resumes, daily/weekly, Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups
  • Communicate all changes within the Banquet Department and makes adjustments according to the above items
  • Communicate information to the kitchen and other supportive departments prior to and during events



Multi-Property Banquet Manager

Novotel & Ibis Hotel
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Lead, mentor and train the Banquet Operations team
  • Ensure Banquet relevant brand standards are maintained
  • Strategize on new products and service offerings
  • Create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Banquet Operations Manager

The Lalit Hotel
08.2013 - 03.2014
  • Assist in establishing and achieving banquets department annual budget forecast and exercise a constant control of the operation cost
  • Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with The departmental SOP's
  • Ensure the timely set up of all Banquets' venues according to the service settings and as outlined in the function sheets
  • Coordinate all menu proposals presentations and buffet set-ups with the Executive Chef.

Restaurant Manager

The Westin Hotel(Pre-Opening)
12.2010 - 06.2013
  • Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmentalgoals in a way that will be efficient and effective
  • Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training,supervising, follow-up and hands on management
  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensuresemployees do the same within the team.

Team Leader-F&B Service

The Westin Hotel(Pre-Opening)
07.2009 - 12.2010
  • Consistently offers professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Supervises and assists with personalized serviceto enhance guest experience
  • Directs staff to maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Banquet front and back of house area
  • Coaching and counseling of line staff and follow the course of disciplinary action ifneed be with verbal and written warnings


Captain-F&B Service

Grosvenor House Hotel
11.2008 - 02.2009
  • Reporting to Asst.Restaurant Manager
  • Conduct regular briefings and training sessions to ensure all colleagues receive the information necessary to perform their jobs
  • Co-Ordinate with Asst.Managers &Supervisors & other colleagues for the smooth operation of the restaurant


Captain-F&B Service

Towers Rotana Hotel
01.2007 - 07.2008
  • Communicate and delegate tasks to the team
  • Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assist Food and Beverage management with training and development of team members
  • To assist in the running of Food & Beverage effectively focusing on speed and consistency of service.

Catering Assistant-F&B Service

The Imperial Hotel
03.2006 - 09.2006
  • Helped in restaurant layout
  • Conducting daily briefing & de-briefing
  • Maintaining inventories and breakage sheet
  • Handling guest complaints


Butler

Leela Palace Hotel
12.2004 - 03.2006

▪ Know VIP guest requests and follow up on regular guests. Assures that the telephone orders are taken in accordance with standards required.

▪ To use upselling techniques.

▪ Inform Room Service Manager for any special request or feedback from the guest.


Education

03 Years Diploma in Hotel Management

Oriental School of Hotel Management
Kerala,India
03.2005

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Cost Control
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Revenue Strategies
  • Strategic Planning

Internship

Industrial Training at Taj Blue Diamond Hotel,Pune,India 

March 2003-August 2003

Accomplishments

    Certificate of appreciation (Won 1st Place in Bahrain) La Chaine Des Rotisseurs Dinner held at The Westin & Le Meridien Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain

Extracurricular Activities

  • International Certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene Training from The Royal Environment Health Institute of Scotland (U.K.) at Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai-United
  • Arab Emirates Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene Programmed of training and assessment from Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai-United Arab Emirates
  • Train The Trainer Certification from ibis & Novotel Hotel, Bangalore, India

References

References available

Timeline

Restaurant & Bar Manager

The Matraville Hotel
02.2020 - 11.2022

Multi-Property Banquet Manager

The Westin & Le Meridien Hotel
07.2015 - 01.2020

Multi-Property Banquet Manager

Novotel & Ibis Hotel
04.2014 - 05.2015

Banquet Operations Manager

The Lalit Hotel
08.2013 - 03.2014

Restaurant Manager

The Westin Hotel(Pre-Opening)
12.2010 - 06.2013

Team Leader-F&B Service

The Westin Hotel(Pre-Opening)
07.2009 - 12.2010

Captain-F&B Service

Grosvenor House Hotel
11.2008 - 02.2009

Captain-F&B Service

Towers Rotana Hotel
01.2007 - 07.2008

Catering Assistant-F&B Service

The Imperial Hotel
03.2006 - 09.2006

Butler

Leela Palace Hotel
12.2004 - 03.2006

Food & Beverage Manager

O by Tamara Hotel
7 2023 - Current

Food & Beverage Manager

The Greenpark Hotel
1 2023 - 07.2023

03 Years Diploma in Hotel Management

Oriental School of Hotel Management
Amit BhureFood & Beverage Manager