GAURAV NAGRALE
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Food & Beverage and Project Management Professional combining a rigorous approach to project lifecycles with a refined eye for concept curation, menu development, and experiential space design. Proven expertise in directing end-to-end café launches, overseeing large-scale corporate event production, and curating specialty coffee lines from concept validation to final handover. Adept at leading cross-functional teams across Design, Culinary, Marketing, and Operations. Strategically expanded professional horizons by stepping into Them Consulting Pvt Ltd to navigate the service-based and tech-consulting landscape, handling high-stakes client portfolios and enterprise-level CXO/MD negotiations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Them Consulting Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
09.2025 - 09.2026
- Serviced banking, fintech, and investment clients, enhancing relationships with key accounts like ICICI, Axis, Anand Rathi, Yes Bank, and MOSL
- Managed full lead lifecycle from nurturing through onboarding, conducting end-to-end negotiations with CXOs, CEOs, and MDs
- Sourced and cultivated interest for premium brands in digital offerings, driving engagement for UPI, WhatsApp, and comprehensive digital property development across all client portfolios
- Coordinated event management across India, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder satisfaction
F&B and Business Development Consultant
Urban Platter
Mumbai
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed HORECA clientele, expanding network and enhancing brand visibility
- Launched a specialty coffee label for the brand, overseeing the complete sourcing process
- Revamped the entire food and beverage offerings for the brand's internal cafes
- Coordinated event management across India, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction
- Drove significant revenue growth by identifying opportunities and closing key commercial deals.
Project and Business Development Manager
KCROASTERS
Mumbai
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Ensured that all deliverables met high-quality standards.Successfully initiated, negotiated, and managed high-value strategic partnerships with major brands (e.g., NESCO, BookMyShow, JP Morgan, Dharma, Sony, Blackrock, WeWork).
- Directed the entire project management lifecycle for the café launch, from concept validation to final handover.
- Successfully planned, managed, and executed large-scale corporate events for prominent clients like NESCO, JIO, Mahindra Blue, Hermes, Architectural Digest India, LBB, TAJ, Sony Music and EDD overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, budget adherence, on-site execution, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
- Created comprehensive project plans, monitored progress, and ensured that milestones were achieved.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams including Design, Culinary, Marketing, Legal, and Operations to facilitate collaboration.
- Oversaw the project budget, tracked expenses, and implemented cost-reduction strategies.
- Identified potential project risks and developed mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Provided strategic project consulting to external clients, guiding planning and implementation for new F&B space setups and operational enhancements.
Human Resources Executive
KCROASTERS
Mumbai
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Facilitated talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy implementation to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Streamlined HR processes in recruitment, onboarding, and employee development to improve overall employee experience.
- Managed recruitment efforts, including job postings and candidate screenings.
- Coordinated onboarding programs for new hires to ensure smooth transitions.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and improve HR processes.
Human Resources Team Head (APAC)
Gratitude India
Mumbai
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed talent acquisition initiatives across USA, Japan, and APAC regions to align with organizational goals.
- Formulated and implemented recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients and candidates, resulting in improved recruitment outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
BVHMTS
Mumbai01-2022
Skills
- Project lifecycle management
- Scope definition and control
- Project planning and scheduling
- Budget management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder communication
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional leadership
- Change management
- Vendor management
- Compliance oversight
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- CorelDRAW expertise
- Figma design skills
- Blender 3D modeling
- Leadership skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation skills
- Problem-solving strategies
- Strategic decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Diplomatic skills
- Networking capabilities
- Event planning and forecasting
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Them Consulting Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - 09.2026
F&B and Business Development Consultant
Urban Platter
05.2025 - 09.2025
Project and Business Development Manager
KCROASTERS
11.2022 - 03.2025
Human Resources Executive
KCROASTERS
09.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Team Head (APAC)
Gratitude India
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
BVHMTS