Kunal Kachhatiya
Food And Beverage Service Professional
Summary
Ambitious Food and Beverage professional with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
11.2022 - Current
- Respond to guest complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
- Draft beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
- Develop relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
- Maintained highest standards for food and beverage quality and service.
Restaurants Operations Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervised, developed and conducted performance evaluations for Managers and Assistant Managers
- Increased profit margins of restaurants through careful application of cost monitoring.
- Analyzed, reviewed and revised reports to improve decision-making.
Events Planning and Banquet Operations Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Banquet Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Performed cost-benefit analysis for corporate and social events.
Assistant Banquet Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Directed and managed banquet functions.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
Assistant Banquet Manager
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed and managed banquet functions.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
Team Leader - Banquets
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Team Leader - Kangan
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Food and Beverage Associate - Kangan
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
08.2012 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Atharva College of Hotel Management And Catering T
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Operational Efficiency
Food and Beverage Operations
Relationship Building
Sales and Marketing
Problem-Solving Abilities
Certification
Completed Training skills workshop in April 2016
Hobbies
I like to play carom at times and listening music.
Timeline
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
11.2022 - Current
Restaurants Operations Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
06.2022 - 10.2022
Events Planning and Banquet Operations Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
10.2021 - 05.2022
Banquet Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
08.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant Banquet Manager
Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport
10.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Banquet Manager
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
12.2016 - 10.2017
Team Leader - Banquets
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
03.2015 - 11.2016
Team Leader - Kangan
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
01.2015 - 03.2015
Food and Beverage Associate - Kangan
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Atharva College of Hotel Management And Catering T
04.2001 -