ANUSHKUMAR R
RESTAURANT MANAGER & YOGA, MEDITATION TEACHER
PUNNAPRA
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and staff leadership, honed across roles from Restaurant Manager at JALAKAM RESTAURANT to Marketing Executive. Excelled in enhancing revenue through strategic improvements and fostering a culture of continuous learning and customer engagement. Skilled in problem-solving and stress management, achieving significant business growth and team development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Restaurant Manager
JALAKAM RESTAURANT
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Art of Living Center
04.1998 - 06.2000
- Facilitated group meditations at retreats, fostering connections between participants and deepening their collective practice experience.
- Developed engaging workshops for corporate settings to increase employee productivity and focus.
- Implemented feedback from clients to continuously refine teaching methodologies and improve session outcomes.
- Researched current trends in the field of mindfulness education to stay up-to-date on best practices within the industry.
- Maintained a consistent personal practice schedule, modeling dedication to self-improvement for clients.
- Educated diverse groups about the benefits of regular meditation practice for both mental and physical health.
- Improved overall mental well-being of participants by creating personalized meditation plans based on individual needs.
- Organized community events to raise awareness about mindfulness and its role in daily life.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
Proprietor
CAPTAIN COOK HOT FOODS
04.1998 - 06.2000
Manager
Rainbow Bar & Restaurant
01.1996 - 02.1998
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Manager
Gemini Wines
11.1993 - 12.1995
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
Sales Manager
Al- Fahidi Square
08.1992 - 09.1993
Marketing Executive
ACME-PRASAD Equipments Pvt Ltd
04.1991 - 06.1992
Education
No Degree - YOGA INSTRUCTORS COURSE
S- VYASA
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED OFFICE MANAGEMENT - ACCOUNTING
IIM TRIVANDRUM
TRIVANDRUM 04.2001 -
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COURSE - ELECTRONICS
CRE ITC ALAPPUZHA
ALAPPUZHA 04.2001 -
No Degree - PRE DEGREE
MG UNIVERSITY
KOTTAYAM 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL VALLOKAM
VAIKOM, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Staff management
Operations management
Customer engagement
Recruitment
Inventory control and record keeping
Shift management
Team management
Supervisory skills
Problem-solving
Leadership
Stress management
Yoga and meditation
Driving
Cooking
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
JALAKAM RESTAURANT
05.2024 - 01.2025
No Degree - YOGA INSTRUCTORS COURSE
S- VYASA
04.2001 -
DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED OFFICE MANAGEMENT - ACCOUNTING
IIM TRIVANDRUM
04.2001 -
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COURSE - ELECTRONICS
CRE ITC ALAPPUZHA
04.2001 -
No Degree - PRE DEGREE
MG UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL VALLOKAM
04.2001 -
Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Art of Living Center
04.1998 - 06.2000
Proprietor
CAPTAIN COOK HOT FOODS
04.1998 - 06.2000
Manager
Rainbow Bar & Restaurant
01.1996 - 02.1998
Manager
Gemini Wines
11.1993 - 12.1995
Sales Manager
Al- Fahidi Square
08.1992 - 09.1993
Marketing Executive
ACME-PRASAD Equipments Pvt Ltd
04.1991 - 06.1992
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