DALVIR SINGH SANDHU
Amritsar
Summary
Accomplished General Manager with extensive experience in hospitality management, overseeing operations at Haveli Restaurant & Resort Ltd and other prestigious establishments. Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, event planning, and marketing strategies to optimize performance and achieve organizational goals. Proven track record in leadership, mentoring senior staff, and developing successful business cultures focused on quality control and financial sustainability. Adept at analyzing market trends to capitalize on growth opportunities while maintaining strict adherence to food safety compliance and operational standards. Career aspirations include further enhancing strategic management skills to drive business success in the hospitality industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Haveli Restaurant & Resort Ltd
Murthal, Haryana
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Analysed market trends and adjusted business strategies to capitalise on new opportunities for growth.
- Cultivated strong industry relationships to promote services and improve business operations.
Food and Beverage Head
Haveli Restaurant & Resort Ltd.
Murthal, Haryana
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Manage a team of 25 executive employees, with direct reporting to me.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff, setting objectives and addressing areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular inspections on kitchen equipment, machines and tools to confirm hygiene levels, safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in menu development, focusing on sustainability and local sourcing to appeal to conscious consumers.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective deals, reducing expenses without compromising quality.
- Managed inventory, placed orders for supplies, and monitored stock levels to maintain optimal operational flow.
- Worked closely with chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
- Implemented policy and procedure to standardise all food and Beverage service operations.
- Analysed sales data to identify popular items and adjusted menu offerings to increase profitability.
- Worked with directors to come up with marketing campaigns to meet sales targets.
Food and Beverage Manager
Haveli Restaurants & Resort Ltd.
Amritsar, Punjab
03.2016 - 02.2023
- Manage chef, kitchen staff, and service team of over 145 to provide stellar dining experiences to high-profile patrons.
- Oversee administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, training, equipment and food ordering, maintenance, and other needs as they arise.
- Maintain communication with management staff of the hotel, and corporate directors.
- Prepare annual and monthly budgets, cost analysis, employee performance reviews, and additional quarterly reports.
- Interact daily with dining guests to promote the brand and accept feedback.
Restaurant Operation Manager
Pump room (Mango Brewing Company Pvt.Ltd)
Pune
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Supervised catering staff for superior service and presentation for all corporate or personal events
- Demonstrated budgetary needs and overhead expenditures to board of director through meetings and reports
- Implemented creative concept in concert with executive chef and partners
- Recognized by partners for commitment to quality in preparation, presentation, training, and service
Restaurant Manager
the Flying saucer sky bar (Bing and Bine Hospitality Pvt.Ltd)
Pune
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Prepared employee work schedules for staff of 100
- Assisted in hiring and training of servers for all event levels from casual to formal
- Performed administrative functions in conjunction with Lounge & Bar Manager
- Provided fill-in assistance in bartending capacity on as-needed basis
Food and Beverage Executive
Courtyard by Marriott
Hinjewadi, Pune
03.2014 - 01.2015
Food and Beverage Associate
JW Marriott hotel and convention Centre
Pune
09.2011 - 02.2014
Hospitality Management Trainee
Seasons an apartment hotel
Pune, Aundh
01.2010 - 06.2011
Education
MBA - Hospitality Management
Dina Institute of Hotel and Business Management
Pune, MH01-2011
Bachelor in Arts - Economics
Jammu University
01-2009
Skills
- Budget preparation
- Event planning
- Marketing
- Sales
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Supervisory skills
- Motivational abilities
- Concept development
- POS software
- Adaptabilty
- Cost control
- Quality Control
- Team development
- Menu design and development
- Creative problem solving
- Complaint resolution
- Banqueting management
- Food safety compliance
- Operations management
- Financial budgeting
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed the EDP program (executive development program) from JW Marriott Hotel and convention Centre Pune.
- Executive of the month July 2014
- Completed the project report on food and beverage cost control
- Manager of the Quarter April 2015
- Recognition letter from Marriott Head office for successfully completion Task force at Goa Marriott.
- Pre opening team of Haveli Amritsar Nov 2016.Ranjit Avenue haveli May 2021,Haveli Jalandhar Curo High street march 2023.
- Working on special assignment as per directors to increase the revenue and profitability of Murthal Haveli Sonipat.
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Certification
- Food and Beverage Supervisor certified by FSSAI.
- Fire and safety certified trainer.
- Food Hygiene and sanitation certificate from Marriott international.
Hobbies and Interests
I am fascinated with farm-to-table concepts and spend my little free time with cooking and reading to encourage my culinary skills and update my knowledge with recent beverage concepts. I travel extensively when able to soak up culture and cuisine for inspiration. I am also a racquet sports fan, playing and exercising on an almost daily basis.
Desclaimer
- I declared that the information provided by me is true to the best of my Knowledge & belief.
Timeline
General Manager
Haveli Restaurant & Resort Ltd
09.2025 - 02.2026
Food and Beverage Head
Haveli Restaurant & Resort Ltd.
03.2023 - 08.2025
Food and Beverage Manager
Haveli Restaurants & Resort Ltd.
03.2016 - 02.2023
Restaurant Operation Manager
Pump room (Mango Brewing Company Pvt.Ltd)
09.2015 - 02.2016
Restaurant Manager
the Flying saucer sky bar (Bing and Bine Hospitality Pvt.Ltd)
02.2015 - 08.2015
Food and Beverage Executive
Courtyard by Marriott
03.2014 - 01.2015
Food and Beverage Associate
JW Marriott hotel and convention Centre
09.2011 - 02.2014
Hospitality Management Trainee
Seasons an apartment hotel
01.2010 - 06.2011
MBA - Hospitality Management
Dina Institute of Hotel and Business Management
Bachelor in Arts - Economics
Jammu University