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POOLA GNANENDRA REDDY

POOLA GNANENDRA REDDY

Chennai

Summary

To leverage my skills in contributing effectively to an organization of repute, creating opportunities to develop and implement programs in an innovative and competitive environment which will help me in achieving my personal and organizational goals

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Manager -HOD

WELCOMHOTEL GST ROAD CHENNAI -BY ITC HOTELS
Chennai
08.2023 - Current

A property of 171 room's hotel with 05 F & B outlets includes Bar, In Room Dining Service, an all-day Dining, Deli shop, Splash Pool Bar, Specialty restaurant & banqueting & outdoor catering

  • Responsible for overall outlet functions, conduct team briefings and overlook smooth operation of the 'Welcomcafe Crossandra' - All Day Dining Restaurant (120 cover), Sky Terrace -Speciality Restaurant (120 cover) , Swizzle Bar (85 cover) , in- Room Dinning, Splash Pool side bar (16 covers), Dough & Co - Deli Shop (15 cover) and Banquets & ODC
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction & promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business
  • Organized special events in restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheon
  • Responsible for preparing budget of revenue, expense & Forecast
  • Working closely with Revinate -ITC feedback, social media feedbacks to understand the requirement of the guest
  • Actively participated in on going customer service programs to build sales and rapport in community
  • F&B sales calls to localities to understand the requirement
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved
  • Carefully developed lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits
  • Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best quality in pricing and product
  • Cost control
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs
  • Active Involvement on Social Media to Improve Brand Image
  • Conducting practical training for staff
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted & Business levels to Estimate required supplies.

Food & Beverage Manager -HOD

MERCURE CHENNAI SRIPERUBUDUR
Chennai
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • A property of 100 room's hotel with 05 F & B outlets includes Bar, In Room Dining Service, an all-day Dining, Deli shop, Splash Pool Bar, banqueting & outdoor catering
  • Responsible for overall outlet functions, conduct team briefings and overlook smooth operation of the 'The Mélange' - All Day Dining Restaurant (62 cover), in- Room Dinning, Splash Pool side bar (16 covers), Hybrid (48 Covers) and Banquets & ODC with team of Arm, 4 Team leaders & 12 Associate
  • Organized special events in restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheon
  • Responsible for preparing budget of revenue, expense & Forecast
  • Working closely with VOG, social media feedback to understand the requirement of the guest
  • Actively participated in on going customer service programs to build sales and rapport in community
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved
  • Carefully developed lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits
  • Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best quality in pricing and product
  • Cost control
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs
  • Active Involvement on Social Media to Improve Brand Image
  • Conducting practical training for staff
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted & Business levels to Estimate required supplies.

Asst.Food & Beverage Manager-HOD

FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT CHENNAI MWC
Chennai
  • A property of 136 room's hotel with 05 F & B outlets includes Bar, In Room Dining Service, an all-day Dining, banqueting & outdoor catering
  • Responsible for overall outlet functions, conduct team briefings and overlook smooth operation of the Café 1st Story - All Day Dining Restaurant (56 cover), In- Room Dinning, Bar (24 covers), Japanese Lounge & Alfresco (16 Covers+16 Covers) and Banquets & ODC with team of 1 Arm, 1 Executives, 10 Associates.

Assistant Outlets & Bar Manager

MERCURE CHENNAI SRIPERUMBUDUR
Chennai
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • A property of 100 room's hotel with 05 F & B outlets includes Bar, In Room Dining Service, an all-day Dining, Deli shop, Splash Pool Bar, banqueting & outdoor catering
  • Responsible for overall outlet functions, conduct team briefings and overlook smooth operation of the 'The Mélange' - All Day Dining Restaurant (62 cover), in- Room Dinning, Splash Pool side bar (16 covers), Hybrid (48 Covers) and Banquets & ODC with team 4 Team leaders & 8 Associate
  • Responsible for planning, supervision and managing the entire food & beverage operation
  • Responsible for Maintaining inventory levels, resource planning & procurement
  • Planning & implementing effective control measures to reduce the running cost of the department
  • Proven record of increasing revenue and stream line the workflow
  • Responsible for Month end reports such as MIS and training report
  • Working closely with VOG, Trip advisor feedback to understand the requirement of the guest
  • Over all in charge for Inventory and breakage control in all outlets
  • Co-ordinate with supporting teams for upkeep of Outlets and operating equipment in perfect.

Team Leader-F&B

NOVOTEL CHENNAI SIPCOT
Chennai
01.2015 - 04.2018

Food and Beverage Associate

ZURI HOTELS & RESORTS
02.2014

Education

3 YEARS DEGREE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT, BSC -

UAHM - VISHAKAPATNAM
01.2014

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Menu development
  • Recruitment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team Collaboration
  • Sales Promotion
  • Organizational Skills
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Decision-Making
  • Inventory Management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/15/92
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

Playing Cricket & Reading Books

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Food & Beverage Manager -HOD

WELCOMHOTEL GST ROAD CHENNAI -BY ITC HOTELS
08.2023 - Current

Food & Beverage Manager -HOD

MERCURE CHENNAI SRIPERUBUDUR
06.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Outlets & Bar Manager

MERCURE CHENNAI SRIPERUMBUDUR
04.2018 - 12.2019

Team Leader-F&B

NOVOTEL CHENNAI SIPCOT
01.2015 - 04.2018

Food and Beverage Associate

ZURI HOTELS & RESORTS
02.2014

Asst.Food & Beverage Manager-HOD

FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT CHENNAI MWC

3 YEARS DEGREE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT, BSC -

UAHM - VISHAKAPATNAM
POOLA GNANENDRA REDDY