Branch Manager with exceptional drive and dedication to accomplishing business objectives and exceeding customer expectations. 11+ year history of success in Coffee industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Manager & Assistant Operations
AL-BALUSHI FOOD GROUP LLC ( Cake Gallery)
MUSCAT
10.2019 - 09.2022
Heading Whole 4 store responsibilities and reporting to operation manger about the sale and team performance
Analyzing the daily collection counts and banking reports
Achieving Target plans of the stores and Planning for the same
To direct and supervise all store employees Ensure all disciplinary procedures and staff movements are directed through the superiors
Ensuring customer service is of high standard, and take corrective action if required
Maintain a detailed knowledge of the products and imparting training on same.
Managed daily operations of coffee shop, including scheduling staff and ordering supplies.
Oversaw all employee training programs related to coffee preparation, customer service, and store policies.
Developed creative and appealing latte art techniques and instructed coworkers in method.
Checking inventory on daily basis
Handling all stores
Assigning duty roaster to all staffs
Following FIFO & LIFO
Tracking fast selling items and slow selling items to avoid expiry
Giving good customer service
Taking care of profit and loss
Making production plan for all the stores
Taking care of all the stores marketing activities
Ensure all stock transactions are recorded on the system timorously, accurately and correctly categorized
Daily briefing to the staffs to achieve sales targets and customer service
Monthly doing a stock audit for all the stores
Taking care of all the store cleanliness and hygiene
Aware of whole operations in the stores like sales, customer service, and requirements to the store.
Store Inventory Controller & Head Barista
AZADEA
Saudi Arabia
12.2017 - 07.2019
Monitoring inventory levels and replenishing stock as needed
Developing and implementing inventory control systems and practices
Liaising and negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases
Coordinating the logistic of purchase orders, stock transfers, deliveries, tagging & processing
Forecasting supply and demand requirements to ensure stock availability
Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out of stock
Analysing and reviewing supply chain data to identify and resolve issues
Generating purchase and pricing reports, supply chain analysis, and inventory management systems
Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor
Maintaining and updating records of purchase orders, pricing reports, and inventory records.
Following FIFO & LIFO.
Prepared and served specialty coffees, teas, and other beverages in accordance with customer specifications.
Maintained cleanliness of the café area and equipment.
Trained new baristas on proper preparation techniques for various coffee drinks.
Kept accurate records of daily transactions using point-of-sale system.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while following company policies and procedures.
Performed cash handling duties including counting money at the start and end of shift and balancing receipts with cash drawer totals at end of shift.
Supervised junior baristas during their shifts ensuring they followed established protocols for preparing coffee drinks correctly.
Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
Unit Manager
UBIQUITOUS FOODS PVT LTD
Bangalore
10.2015 - 12.2016
Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Managed daily operations of coffee shop, including scheduling staff and ordering supplies.
Supervised cashiers and baristas to ensure accuracy of orders and customer satisfaction.
Developed innovative strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Organized promotions to launch new coffee drinks and increase sales.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Barista & Store Manager & Internal Auditor
ABCTCL ( CAFE COFFEE DAY )
Pan India
01.2011 - 12.2014
Barista.
Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
Demonstrated the proper techniques for frothing milk, brewing espresso drinks, and creating latte art.
Store Manager
Heading Whole café responsibilities and reporting to area manager about the sale and team performance
Providing new training to the new team members and understanding the new SOPs
Taking New challenges from the HOD and completing the task and briefing the same to co-workers
Achieving Target plans of the café and Planning for the same
Ensuring customer service is of high standard, and take corrective action if required
Effective time management self and subordinates Ensure all staff are adequately trained to be competent in their function Dealing with staff related issues
Ensure that café member should be in well knowledge and they should know the proper SOPs in the café
Aware Of whole operations in the café, like sales, customer service, and requirements to the café.
Demonstrated the proper techniques for frothing milk, brewing espresso drinks, and creating latte art.
Internal Auditor:
Ensuring compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and auditing the same for all stores
To ensure compliance to company policies/procedures, statutory requirements vendors agreements, salary disbursements, etc
Ensure random quality checks on products and Shelf lives at Visits and prevent and detect malpractices and fraud
Conducted comprehensive inventory reviews in stores while coaching Managers on how to correct and prevent errors
Performing the CCTV footages, chasing the spot checks and random night store visits
Travelled more than 15 states and audited more 1000 stores every year and making sure all stores are stick with SOP and Health & safety guidelines
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings same as preparing an action plan to the Audit manager
Verifying the functions of divisions with its standard operating procedures
Minimizing the wastage and pilferage of the stock items
Cross Checking the accuracy and genuineness of the transaction
Salary audit & analytics
CCD kitchen reconciliation reports and product cross checks.
Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Education
Passed Secondary School Certificate -
BES ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
PRE-UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION HUBLI
Diploma in Hotel Management (Specialized On Coffee Cultivation) -
SVGH Vocational Training College
Skills
TEAM WORK & COLLABORATION
CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING
PROFESSIONALISM & STRONG WORK ETHIC
LEADERSHIP
OPERSTIONS MANAGEMENT
TEAM SUPERVISION
TEAM PLAYER
KEY PERFORMANCE INDIACTOR
Birth Place
Chikmagalore
Last Name
MURULIDHAR
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/20/92
Gender: Male
Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Kannada
Telugu
Tamil
Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Singing
Cricket
Table tennis
Travelling
Watching movies
Certification
Brew master Certified on 2011
Timeline
Branch Manager & Assistant Operations
AL-BALUSHI FOOD GROUP LLC ( Cake Gallery)
10.2019 - 09.2022
Store Inventory Controller & Head Barista
AZADEA
12.2017 - 07.2019
Unit Manager
UBIQUITOUS FOODS PVT LTD
10.2015 - 12.2016
Barista & Store Manager & Internal Auditor
ABCTCL ( CAFE COFFEE DAY )
01.2011 - 12.2014
Passed Secondary School Certificate -
BES ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
PRE-UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Hotel Management (Specialized On Coffee Cultivation) -
SVGH Vocational Training College
Brew master Certified on 2011
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