Mohammed Akbar Ansari
Mumbai
Summary
Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. Title certified. Hardworking Catering Coordinator eager to leverage Number years of demonstrated success in client relationship management, venue coordination and event management. Well-versed in menu planning and dietary restriction compliance to meet guest needs and foster client satisfaction. Committed to delivering delicious food, engaging service and energizing environment. Personable Catering Coordinator skilled in managing large and small-scale events to exceed client expectations. Independently monitors catering functions and utilizes tools and systems effectively. Consistently displays strong commitment to excellent customer service and food quality to create memorable client experiences. Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity. Analytics-minded Catering Director committed to delivering memorable events and menus. Polished professional fostering and cultivating lucrative relationships with clients, catering staff and other individuals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Supervisor
Nesma Industries
11.2013 - 10.2021
- Built lasting, lucrative relationships with community members and leaders through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head chef, and banquet manager.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Managed a team of catering staff members, ensuring proper training and adherence to company standards for quality service.
- Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
- Implemented creative presentation strategies that showcased the appealing visual aspects of our dishes while maintaining taste quality.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Encouraged preparation of product according to recipe and in compliance with allergen and sanitation standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of catering staff members, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Planned, scheduled and oversaw tastings allowing interested parties and clients to sample popular menu items prior to making selections.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Arab Beach Resort Company
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
- Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
- Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
- Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations based on candidate qualifications relevant to the role requirements.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing comprehensive training on proper cleaning techniques and equipment use.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Studies Education
Siddharth College
Mumbai Maharashtra 06.1996
Skills
- Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Venue management relations
- Vendor communications
- Catering sales
- Food plating and presentation
- Safety Training
- Waste Procedures Establishment
- Scheduling Staff
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Cooking
- Reliability
- Client Engagement
- Menu coordination
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Strategic Direction
- Food Safety
- Workforce Now
- Food Portion Specification
- Cash Handling
- Event Planning
- Food production management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Achieved best supervisor by completing food service management with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved food service and production which led to customersatisfaction.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
Affiliations
Nesma industries
Certification
- Area of certification Training -food safety in catering 05 Dec 2018
- Certified catering supervisor, nesma industries - 04 Dec 2018
Additional Information
BEMCON
Institute of food safety
Certifies that
Ansari Mohammed akbar
Has successfully passed an assessment in
Highfield Level 2 Award in food safety in catering (RQF)
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Marathi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Catering Supervisor
Nesma Industries
11.2013 - 10.2021
Housekeeping Supervisor
Arab Beach Resort Company
06.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Studies Education
Siddharth College
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