Rajkumar Ghorpade
Pune
Summary
With a wealth of knowledge in food and beverage and mixology, coupled with a profound passion for bartending and hospitality, I am eager to continue learning and exploring new ways to improve my craft. My focus is on mixology and developing innovative beverages to elevate customer engagement to new heights.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Agent jacks (FML hospitality)
Pune
03.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
Vatican (caprice hospitality)
Pune
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Kindly find below the final list of required actions:
- Establishing the menu and implementing cost control measures.
- Conducting mixology training sessions for the staff, focusing on cocktails.
- Conducting pre-opening trials and finalizing the menu.
- Ensuring the maintenance and timely updating of inventory records.
- Assisting the manager in daily operations.
- Should the manager be absent, taking responsibility for the restaurant's management.
- Supervised staff and ensured proper training and development.
- Managed daily bar operations and maintained high service standards.
- Created innovative drink menus to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies for bar efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure seamless service flow.
- Implemented health and safety regulations in bar operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and ensured satisfaction during visits.
- Organized promotional events to attract new patrons to the venue.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Bar Manager
Air Bar (RBA Hospitality)
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Here is a finalized list of actions:
- Recruit and onboard staff
- Establish bar and menu guidelines
- Develop and implement cost control measures and inventory management protocols
- Create a menu tailored to events and private functions
- Establish a duty roster for staff
- Provide support to the manager in daily operations.
Bar Supervisor
Copper Chimney (K Hospitality)
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Below are the final list of actions:
- Conduct a thorough inventory of the bar
- Supervise both the bar and floor operations
- Coordinate with legal departments as necessary
- Conduct a staff briefing aimed at increasing sales
- Revamp the menu to align with current trends
- Foster customer engagement by creating customized drinks
- Manage vendor relations and order raw materials as needed.
Senior Bartender
Thane Social (Impressario Entertainment Pvt Ltd)
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Here is a finalized list of action items:
- Implement bar inventory management and cost control measures.
- Develop an innovative menu for special events.
- Enhance customer engagement initiatives.
- Strengthen vendor relations and optimize the ordering process for bar requirements.
- Generate and share comprehensive reports and relevant data with the bar manager.
Bartender
Smaash Leasure Limited
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Elevated to the position of bartender from assistant bartender.
- Collaborating with the bar manager to manage inventory and administrative tasks.
- Conducting training sessions for the staff on cocktails and mocktails.
- Implementing cost control measures and reporting updates to the bar manager.
- Collaborating with the bar manager to develop a new menu and innovative beverages aimed at enhancing sales.
- Engaging with customers to encourage the purchase of cocktails.
Industrial Training
The Orchid Pune
Pune
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Here's a comprehensive list of the necessary training to be provided:
- Comprehensive kitchen training in all departments
- Familiarity with wines and spirits
- Proficiency in setting up for banquets and parties
- Knowledge of basic housekeeping protocols within the hotel
- Essential service skills for fine dining, casual dining, and club settings
- Front office training, including guest check-in and check-out procedures
- Thorough understanding of report and inventory sheets for service, bar, and housekeeping departments.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
ISM College of Hotel Management
Senior Secondary - General Science
Aurangabad University
Bartending & Mixology -
Cocktail & Dream Bar Academy
Skills
- Mixology
- Knowledge of Cuisines & Beverages
- Effective Communication
- Menu Setting Up & Planning
- Target Oriented
- Computer Skills
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- Mixology expertise
- Customer relationship management
- Proficient in mixology
- Restaurant management
Language
English, Hindi, Marathi
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Agent jacks (FML hospitality)
03.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
Vatican (caprice hospitality)
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bar Manager
Air Bar (RBA Hospitality)
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bar Supervisor
Copper Chimney (K Hospitality)
10.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Bartender
Thane Social (Impressario Entertainment Pvt Ltd)
12.2019 - 09.2021
Bartender
Smaash Leasure Limited
02.2018 - 11.2019
Industrial Training
The Orchid Pune
07.2017 - 11.2017
Diploma - Hospitality Management
ISM College of Hotel Management
Senior Secondary - General Science
Aurangabad University
Bartending & Mixology -
Cocktail & Dream Bar Academy