Diya Roy
Mumbai
Summary
Ciao team!
A little about me. I recently moved back from Sydney after 7 years to expand and understand the hospitality business in India.Working with hospitality companies ever since I landed in Sydney, I never thought this industry would engulf me the way it would. Towards the end of my Masters, immediately found a part time as a visual designer at a print agency. I thought that is what I love and enjoy, little did I know my side hustle of bartending would take me to a direction I never imagined I would enjoy so deeply. I got to work with some of the best minds in the hospo world, including The Maybe Group and Solotel. Public taught me how to keep my Rolodex full, Maybe showed me workings of how their bars are in top 50 and Solotel simply threw the best events.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Lead
Solotel
Sydney
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed 6 venues under the Solotel umbrella.
- A 30+ old company came with strict guidelines on how they successfully operate.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Pushed bar managers to curate seasonal menu’s ensuring customer turnover and setting a standard for the venues.
- Strict stocktakes held monthly to ensure not a $ is wasted.
- Procuring the best deals with beverage suppliers for every venue.
Asst Visual Director
Public Hospitality
Sydney
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement in venues.
- Oversaw design projects from inception to execution, ensuring brand consistency.
- Directed creative meetings to brainstorm innovative ideas and solutions.
- Coordinated with external vendors for high-quality graphic and print materials.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior level staff members on best practices for producing high quality visuals.
- Oversaw the design process from concept through execution in multiple mediums including print, digital, social media and web-based applications.
Bar Manager
The Strand Hotel
Sydney
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed daily bar operations and staff scheduling at a boutique hotel / pub.
- Part time job, led me to a world full of opportunities and my love for curating drinks.
- Trained and mentored bartenders on craft cocktail preparation and service standards.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the bar area.
Graphic Designer
Nomsans
Mumbai
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed creative graphics for social media campaigns and marketing materials.
- Small team of 5, pushed individuals to manage their own clients. Helping them achieve their objectives.
- Worked with the Creative Adobe suite to develop websites, social media posts and brand identities.
- Edited images and layouts using Adobe Creative Suite tools for final presentations.
Education
Design Diploma -
Ecole Intuit Lab
MumbaiMasters in Design -
University of New South Wales
Sydney , Australia Timeline
Beverage Lead
Solotel
11.2024 - 03.2026
Asst Visual Director
Public Hospitality
05.2023 - 11.2024
Bar Manager
The Strand Hotel
02.2021 - 07.2023
Graphic Designer
Nomsans
06.2017 - 07.2019
Design Diploma -
Ecole Intuit Lab
Masters in Design -
University of New South Wales