Rajat Sadashiv Mhatre
Senior Food & Beverage Service Professional Cruise Line & Luxury Hospitality Specialist
Maharashtra,
Summary
Hospitality professional with 8+ years of Food & Beverage experience across luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, and international cruise operations. Skilled in fine dining, buffet operations, banquet service, specialty dining, and multicultural guest service environments. Strong knowledge of USPH/HACCP standards, luxury hospitality operations, and guest engagement with proven ability to deliver exceptional service in high-volume environments.
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8+Years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Waiter
Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean Group
05.2023 - Current
• Delivered premium dining service to multinational guests in luxury cruise operations.
• Supported buffet, breakfast, specialty dining, and restaurant service.
• Maintained USPH/HACCP hygiene and food safety standards.
• Coordinated with service and galley teams for smooth operations.
• Maintained high guest satisfaction and service quality.
Waiter
The Orchid 5★ Ecotel Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2023
• Delivered buffet and à la carte dining service in luxury hospitality operations.
• Managed guest requests and maintained service excellence.
• Supported banquet and restaurant operations.
• Maintained hygiene and operational readiness.
Head Waiter
River Run
11.2021 - 05.2022
• Supervised daily restaurant operations and service staff.
• Conducted shift briefings and ensured SOP compliance.
• Supported team training and upselling activities.
• Maintained guest satisfaction and service quality.
Waiter
Jugheads Restaurant
06.2019 - 10.2021
• Delivered guest-focused dining service in a fast-paced environment.
• Managed order taking and service delivery.
• Maintained table setup and cleanliness standards.
F&B Server
Panoramic Resort – Water & Amusement Park
03.2015 - 03.2017
• Supported high-volume Food & Beverage operations.
• Maintained hygiene and guest service standards.
• Assisted restaurant operational activities.
Industrial Trainee
Fort Jadhavgadh – A Gadh Heritage Hotel
05.2014 - 06.2014
• Assisted restaurant setup and service operations.
• Learned hospitality SOPs and guest service procedures.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management (MSBVE Board)
Regal College Of Technology – MahadHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Mumbai BoardSecondary School Certificate (SSC)
Mumbai BoardTimeline
Assistant Waiter
Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean Group
05.2023 - Current
Waiter
The Orchid 5★ Ecotel Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2023
Head Waiter
River Run
11.2021 - 05.2022
Waiter
Jugheads Restaurant
06.2019 - 10.2021
F&B Server
Panoramic Resort – Water & Amusement Park
03.2015 - 03.2017
Industrial Trainee
Fort Jadhavgadh – A Gadh Heritage Hotel
05.2014 - 06.2014
Diploma in Hospitality Management (MSBVE Board)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Fine Dining Service | Buffet Operations | Banquet Service
• Guest Relations | Luxury Hospitality Standards | POS Handling
• USPH / HACCP Standards | Upselling | Team Coordination
• Mise-en-place | Restaurant Operations | Specialty Dining
• Multicultural Guest Service
MARITIME DOCUMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Indian Passport — Valid
• Indian CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) — Valid
• Seafarer Identity Document (SID) — Valid
• STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates — Valid
• C1/D Visa (USA) — Valid
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Marathi – Native
Hindi – Fluent