Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Jovial Cotta

Jovial Cotta

Goa

Summary

Proven hospitality leader with a track record of enhancing customer engagement and streamlining operations at Silversea Cruises Ltd. Expert in culinary trends and quality assurance, adept at team collaboration and resource management. Achieved high performance feedback through innovative service strategies, significantly improving guest satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Silversea Cruises Ltd.
12.2022 - Current

Hospitality professional excelling in luxury cruise dining, consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences through anticipatory service and exceeding expectations. Proven ability to maintain impeccable standards, adapt to culinary trends, and manage dietary needs while ensuring safety and efficiency. High-performing and recognized for excellence across diverse dining roles.

Employee Resource Center Associate

Amazon Development Center India
05.2022 - 12.2022

Managed time effectively to ensure timely task completion.
Addressed employee inquiries regarding leave, disability, and accommodations for global Amazon staff.
Logged case resolutions in shared service management system.
Identified root causes through investigation and provided clear, concise responses.
Built customer trust with empathetic service and detailed call logs.
Collaborated with partner teams to stay updated on process changes and issues.

Assistant Guest Delight Manager

Domino’s Pizza (Jubilant Food Works)
04.2022 - 05.2022

Drives store revenue, manages finances, and controls inventory. Leads, trains, and motivates staff to achieve sales goals. Ensures regulatory compliance, quality service, and customer satisfaction. Analyzes data, forecasts trends, and optimizes stock. Builds customer relationships to identify needs.

Dining Steward

Cunard
11.2021 - 02.2022

Warmly welcome guests, upholding Cunard's values. Deliver exceptional service by resolving inquiries using the LAST method. Maintain pristine table settings and service standards, as per company guidelines. Stay updated on menus, culinary trends, and dietary requirements. Proactively report maintenance issues. Accurately manage special dietary requests. Prioritize safety and efficiency. Maximize performance and contribute to a high NPS through time management and dietary knowledge.

Junior Waiter

Cunard
03.2016 - 05.2020

Welcome guests, embody Cunard's values, and deliver exceptional service using LAST approach. Maintain pristine table settings, stay current on menus, dietary needs, and report maintenance issues. Accurately handle dietary requests, prioritize safety and efficiency, and maximize performance for high NPS.

Junior F & B Executive

Resort Rio Goa
07.2015 - 03.2016

Experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record in luxury spa resorts. Trained in F&B operations, guest relations, and process improvement. Skilled in outlet management (room service/specialty restaurant), promotional coordination, and team leadership through briefings and debriefings..

Industrial Release Trainee

The Leela - Goa
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Successfully completed Industrial Release Training in Front Office, food and Beverage Service, Food Production, and House Keeping Departments for 4 months

Education

B.sc - Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM&CT Goa)
Goa
05-2015

H.S.S.C -

Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
Goa
12.2011

S.S.C -

Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
Goa
12.2009

Skills

  • Culinary trends
  • Customer engagement
  • Performance feedback
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Resource Management & Delegation
  • Excellent administration & computer skills
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

  • STCW 2010 (Maritime safety training)
  • Guest service Management
  • Diploma in Computer Applications
  • DTP (Desktop Publishing)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Silversea Cruises Ltd.
12.2022 - Current

Employee Resource Center Associate

Amazon Development Center India
05.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Guest Delight Manager

Domino’s Pizza (Jubilant Food Works)
04.2022 - 05.2022

Dining Steward

Cunard
11.2021 - 02.2022

Junior Waiter

Cunard
03.2016 - 05.2020

Junior F & B Executive

Resort Rio Goa
07.2015 - 03.2016

Industrial Release Trainee

The Leela - Goa
07.2013 - 10.2013

B.sc - Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM&CT Goa)

H.S.S.C -

Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education

S.S.C -

Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
Jovial Cotta