Experienced hospitality professional with 20 years of leadership experience in providing excellent guest services and efficiently resolving challenges. Skilled in team building, thriving in diverse situations, fostering team morale, and demonstrating a can-do attitude. Lead by example and regularly contribute as an External Faculty and Examiner at IHM Hajipur.
Hi, I’m
Rajan Kumar
New Delhi
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Olive Bar and Kitchen
Floor Manager
Job overview
Olive Bar & Kitchen,Mehrauli
Restaurant Manager
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
Café Hideout
Operation Manager
03.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
Self-employeed
Restaurant Owner
02.2017 - 10.2019
Job overview
SRL
Restaurant Manager
06.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: SRL is the largest group of Restaurant chain in India, with multiple outlets in abroad. It owns brands like Mainland China, OH Calcutta, Machaan, Haka, Sigree, Flame n grill and many more.
- SRL is the largest group of Restaurant chain in India, with multiple outlets in abroad. It owns brands like Mainland China, OH Calcutta, Machaan, Haka, Sigree, Flame n grill and many more.
Kapil Dev's Elevens
General Manager
03.2008 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Company Overview: A multi cuisine fine dine-in restaurant, lounge and bar owned by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev.
- A multi cuisine fine dine-in restaurant, lounge and bar owned by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev.
Smoke House Grill
Senior Captain
09.2006 - 03.2008
Job overview
- Company Overview: A fine dine-in restaurant at GK 2, New Delhi.
- Won the first employee of the month award
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
Food & Beverage Associate
01.2005 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Worked as a Food & Beverage Associate.
- Was a part of the opening team.
- Gained day by day pre opening experience of a 5
- Deluxe property.
OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN
Senior Food & Beverage Assistant
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Restaurant won the award of WORLDS BEST RESTAURANTS 2004 by Condé Nast Traveler's magazines.
- Restaurant won the award for BEST AMBIENCE AND THE BEST RESTOBAR IN CITY by TOI.
- Restaurant won the award of BEST EUROPEAN FOOD by TODAY'S.
- Contributed in touching the sales figure of Rs 1 crore in the month of Dec. 2004.
- Rose to the position of Floor Manager
YUM Restaurants International (Pizza Hut)
Management Trainee (Shift Manager)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Helped in opening of 3 Pizza Hut outlets in Delhi
- Promoted from team member to Mgt trainee (shift manager)
- Responsible for effective roistering, Champs, Teamwork, PNL and SOP's.
Education
IIBMPatna
Three years diploma from hotel Management, catering technology & Applied Nutrition
12.1998
University Overview
Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India.
Diploma from Computer Application
University Overview
Six month
BSEB
Matriculation
University Overview
BIECPatna
10+2 from Intermediate
10.1992
University Overview
J.P University
Graduation
University Overview
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Olive Bar & Kitchen,Mehrauli
12.2022 - Current
Operation Manager
Café Hideout
03.2020 - 12.2022
Restaurant Owner
Self-employeed
02.2017 - 10.2019
Restaurant Manager
SRL
06.2015 - 08.2016
General Manager
Kapil Dev's Elevens
03.2008 - 06.2015
Senior Captain
Smoke House Grill
09.2006 - 03.2008
Food & Beverage Associate
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
01.2005 - 08.2005
Senior Food & Beverage Assistant
OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN
01.2003 - 01.2005
Management Trainee (Shift Manager)
YUM Restaurants International (Pizza Hut)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Diploma from Computer Application
J.P University
Graduation
Floor Manager
Olive Bar and Kitchen
IIBM
Three years diploma from hotel Management, catering technology & Applied Nutrition
BSEB
Matriculation
BIEC
10+2 from Intermediate
Training And Achievements
Training And Achievements
- Got the name specially mentioned by Mr. Vir Sanghvi in Hindustan Times City Eating out Section.
- Two months vocational training at 'Hotel Clarks Varanasi'.
- Two months vocational training at 'Hotel Maurya Patna'.
- Six months Industrial training at 'The New Delhi Centaur Hotel'.
- Selected for the catering of Wills Cricket World Cup Match between Zimb. Vs Kenya venue Patna by IIBM.
- Won the Glenfiddich (single malt) competition in Olive Bar and Kitchen New Delhi.
- Won the very first employee of the month award at Smoke House Grill.
- Won the Sales Growth Award by Y.R.I. while working in Pizza Hut Vikas Puri as MT.
- Won customer maniac Award at Pizza Hut.
- Won Balance Score Card & Employee of the Month Award at Pizza Hut.
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Total Experience: Over 20 years of significant associate and management leadership in hospitality sector.
- Passport Number: F 7558770
- Father's Name: Late Shri Bijendra Prasad Singh
- Mother's Name: Late Smt. Nirmala Devi
- Marital Status: Married
Training And Achievements
Training And Achievements
- Got the name specially mentioned by Mr. Vir Sanghvi in Hindustan Times City Eating out Section.
- Two months vocational training at 'Hotel Clarks Varanasi'.
- Two months vocational training at 'Hotel Maurya Patna'.
- Six months Industrial training at 'The New Delhi Centaur Hotel'.
- Selected for the catering of Wills Cricket World Cup Match between Zimb. Vs Kenya venue Patna by IIBM.
- Won the Glenfiddich (single malt) competition in Olive Bar and Kitchen New Delhi.
- Won the very first employee of the month award at Smoke House Grill.
- Won the Sales Growth Award by Y.R.I. while working in Pizza Hut Vikas Puri as MT.
- Won customer maniac Award at Pizza Hut.
- Won Balance Score Card & Employee of the Month Award at Pizza Hut.
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