Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Bappa Dinda

Vancouver

Summary

Experienced, confident, and reliable Food and Beverage Manager with 17 years of industry expertise. Proven track record in effectively managing Food and Beverage operations, boosting revenue, and providing outstanding guest experiences. Currently overseeing 5 Food & Beverage outlets at Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Committed team player dedicated to continuously enhancing the guest experience in a luxurious setting. Proficient in financial management, team leadership, and service operations oversight, positioning me for success in this role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Manager - Department Head

HYATT REGENCY VANCOUVER
06.2022 - Current

Oversees the function of all Food and Beverage outlets sales, and costs to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved while working closely with the Hotel Director of Operations

  • Supervise, Empower, Lead, Coach and inspire the outlets leadership team & associates towards achieving exceptional guest service results
  • Responsible for upholding the service standards of food and beverage departments and maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
  • Responsible for proactively reviewing staffing, product, and equipment needs
  • Responsible for developing innovative and creative ideas to enhance the food & beverage outlets sales
  • Creates an environment establishing highest standards of quality service and ensures implementation through effective hiring, training development, promotion, and continuous reinforcement
  • Administrative tasks may include the facilitation of payroll, reports, forecasts, point of sale procedures, inventory, and assist in budgeting for food and beverage operations
  • Ensuring full compliance with Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
  • Review and evaluate the degree of guest satisfaction Through TOCK, TRIP ADVOSOR, MEDALLIA , GOOGLE, YELP review on daily basis
  • Coordinates with the Exec
  • Chef for the preparation, presentation and service of Food and Beverage products to always ensure highest quality
  • Monitor, analyze, and control all labor and inventory costs
  • This includes preparing the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure that budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained and improved
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing the promotion of the dining outlets and future events and promotions
  • Designing and implementing new department operating policies and procedures as required
  • Exercise Serving it Right parameters and maintain complete knowledge and strictly abide by liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and impaired driving
  • Check storage areas for proper supplies, organization and cleanliness
  • Instruct designated personnel to rectify any cleanliness/organization deficiencies
  • Maintains a consistent focus on cleanliness throughout all areas
  • Hire, train and manage, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel all food and beverage team members according to Hyatt policies and procedures

Food and Beverage Manager - Department Head

SPIRIT RIDGE RESORTS
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: (HYATT HOTELS & RESORTS)
  • Responsible for management of the Food and Beverage operations in all front of the house outlets
  • Direct and oversee development of employees
  • Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
  • Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
  • Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
  • Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
  • Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
  • Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
  • Maintaining Hyatt Vacation Ownership Corporate standards of service and ensure their implementation
  • Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Vacation Ownership Corporate standards

Assistant Front Desk Manager

THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assist Front Office Manager to oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
  • Assist Front Office Manager to evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Maximize room occupancy at best rates and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities

Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Manager

THE ARBUTUS CLUB
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assist Food & Beverage Director to oversee the entire F&B operation to maintain high standards
  • Work very closely with Team Members and Leaders ensuring the restaurant, lounge, patio or outlet operates according to operational procedures & standards
  • The preparation and review of all operating duties such as liquor & Wine requisition, Payroll, work schedule to ensure to achieve departments financial & service goals
  • Overseeing all Team Member related activities from arrival to departure including recruiting and training, staff performance review, assigning task, ensuring to maintain department standards
  • Monitoring the physical outlet and storage areas including FF&E, inventory, cleaning and repair schedules
  • Interacting directly with guests, providing an exceptional hospitality experience
  • Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary leadership and outlet representation
  • Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as applicable

Assistant Banquet Manager

THE FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Lead & supervise the Banquet team in all aspects of the dept
  • And ensure service standards are followed
  • Lead and liaise among multiple departments to ensure each group function is truly exceptional
  • Ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all Banquet Colleagues in accordance to productivity guidelines
  • Work with the Conference Services & Catering department to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximized
  • Review all banquet event orders to ensure proper set-ups are in place and correct
  • Complete Colleagues performance reviews
  • Ensure standards of performance management are followed
  • Check meeting room setups to ensure accuracy and consistency in set-up
  • Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the banquet floor
  • Meet clients for specific rooms and functions

Banquet Senior Supervisor

THE VANCOUVER CLUB
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Oversee, Supervise and schedule food and beverage staff for all events
  • Serve as inventory control for event management materials
  • Coordinate with event Organizers, Chef, service staff & management
  • Train and coach staff compliance with organization's standard and lead the team
  • Check meeting room setups to ensure accuracy and consistency in set-up
  • Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the banquet floor
  • Meet clients for specific rooms and functions
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
  • Organize ship & receive the client's package

Food and Beverage Lead Server

ITC Royal Bengal, Hyatt Regency, Wickaninnish Inn
06.2007 - 09.2015
  • Offer guest a magical and memorable fine dining experience
  • Responsible to keep up the decorum of the floor and maintain the standards
  • Maintain clean and safe working environment throughout the service
  • Selecting and Pairing wines & spirits based on floral, herbal and fruity notes with food
  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
  • Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
  • Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
  • Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods

Education

Restaurant Revenue Management -

Cornell University
01.2023

Food safe Level 1 -

Vancouver
03.2019

Certified Commercial Bartender - cocktail and spirits

Fine Art Bartending School
07.2016

International Sommelier guild course level-1 -

Vancouver Island
09.2011

Diploma in Hospitality &Tourism Management -

Sprott-Shaw College
08.2011

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management & Hotel Administration -

Institute of Hotel Management
Bhubaneshwar
06.2007

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Menu Planning & Designing
  • Budget Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision Making
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Cost control
  • Labor management
  • Profitability optimization
  • Performance improvement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Guest satisfaction

Timeline

Food & Beverage Manager - Department Head

HYATT REGENCY VANCOUVER
06.2022 - Current

Food and Beverage Manager - Department Head

SPIRIT RIDGE RESORTS
08.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Front Desk Manager

THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL
12.2019 - 03.2021

Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Manager

THE ARBUTUS CLUB
08.2019 - 03.2021

Assistant Banquet Manager

THE FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER
12.2016 - 12.2017

Banquet Senior Supervisor

THE VANCOUVER CLUB
09.2015 - 12.2016

Food and Beverage Lead Server

ITC Royal Bengal, Hyatt Regency, Wickaninnish Inn
06.2007 - 09.2015

Food safe Level 1 -

Vancouver

Certified Commercial Bartender - cocktail and spirits

Fine Art Bartending School

International Sommelier guild course level-1 -

Vancouver Island

Diploma in Hospitality &Tourism Management -

Sprott-Shaw College

Restaurant Revenue Management -

Cornell University

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management & Hotel Administration -

Institute of Hotel Management
Bappa Dinda