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Arjun Kumar PM

Arjun Kumar PM

Assistant Banquet Manager
Cochin

Summary

Knowledgeable Banquet Set Up Supervisor with 14 years of experience in food and beverage service and set up configurations. Strong verbal and written communication skills to properly assign and execute tasks. Regularly and continuously lifts 10 pounds to move furniture and push and pull carts and equipment. Supervises and mentors banquet setters while working alongside for maximum productivity. Diligent Banquet Captain ready leverage 8 years of superior industry performance. Well-versed in exceeding client expectations while delivering quality event experiences within timeline and budget constraints. Hands-on Banquet Manager overseeing successful set up of functions, meetings and events. Maintains productive relationships with internal and external staff and vendors to spearhead collaborative efforts. Creates and embodies guest satisfaction by demonstrating high hospitality standards and delivering positive guest experiences.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Assistant Banquet Manager

Casino Hotel Cochin
COCHIN
06.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
  • Established and maintained equipment inventory for accurate tracking, record keeping and to avoid loss.
  • Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.

Restaurant Manager

Bu Ali Restaurant
Manama
07.2017 - 02.2022
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.

Senior Captain

Casino Hotel Cochin
COCHIN
02.2015 - 10.2016


  • Kept guest areas clean, removing trash and dirty dishes.
  • Acted as manager on duty to field complaints and assure completion of day-to-day tasks.
  • Kept waitstaff and front of house up to date about kitchen happenings and special reservations.
  • Delivered outstanding dining experiences for patrons.

Restaurant Captain

Lifestyle Family Restaurent
Al nadha 2
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Acted as manager on duty to field complaints and assure completion of day-to-day tasks.
  • Kept waitstaff and front of house up to date about kitchen happenings and special reservations.
  • Prepared salads and desserts in tableside service.
  • Coached lower-level servers on tableside preparation, deboning and flambéing.

Catering Assistant

IMA HOUSE
Cochin
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.

Senior Steward

Casino Hotel
Cochin
04.2008 - 04.2009
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.

Steward

The Residency
coimbatore
04.2007 - 03.2008

Industrial training done in Residency

Education

High School Diploma -

Mather Institute of Management
Eranakulam
06.2005 - 03.2007

St. Peters Higher Secondary School
Elanji
06.2004 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Holly Cross High School
Monippally
06.2001 - 03.2004

Skills

Operation

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Timeline

Assistant Banquet Manager

Casino Hotel Cochin
06.2022 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Bu Ali Restaurant
07.2017 - 02.2022

Senior Captain

Casino Hotel Cochin
02.2015 - 10.2016

Restaurant Captain

Lifestyle Family Restaurent
02.2012 - 03.2013

Catering Assistant

IMA HOUSE
04.2009 - 04.2011

Senior Steward

Casino Hotel
04.2008 - 04.2009

Steward

The Residency
04.2007 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Mather Institute of Management
06.2005 - 03.2007

St. Peters Higher Secondary School
06.2004 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Holly Cross High School
06.2001 - 03.2004
Arjun Kumar PM Assistant Banquet Manager