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RAVINDRA BHANDARI

RAVINDRA BHANDARI

Assistant Food And Beverage Manager
Pithoragarh

Summary

Objective : Experienced professional with extensive customer service and restaurant/lounge knowledge seeking an opportunity to provide the same with a reputable establishment.

Skills : Management Detail Oriented Judgement and Decision Making Active Listener Great Customer Service Great Time Management P&L Management Computers and Electronic Payroll experience Staff Training Policy development Quality Control Sales and Marketing Food Production.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Kerala
02.2023 - Current
  • Currently handling seven Food and beverage outlets and eight Banqueting spaces on 68 acres in a 188-key hotel
  • In charge of an efficient team of 89 team members, including five restaurant managers
  • Responsible for ordering supplies supervising staff - providing guest services cost of sales, P&L: Maintain food service and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw basic operating procedures and SOP`s..
  • Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns and distress with amicable interactions.
  • Managed bar and wait staff and directed the hiring program.
  • Adhered to corporate efficiency and profitability goals for beverage purchasing and distribution.
  • Successfully planned and executed the G-20 event (Women's Empowerment).

Beverage and Restaurant Manager

JW MARRIOTT
CHANDIGARH
08.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Restaurant Manager

JW Marriott
Chandigarh
09.2018 - 06.2020

I have been handling 35 Brewhouse (only microbrewery and Bar in any 5-star hotel in North region) as an in-charge and have been responsible for setting up standards and handling the operation and processes from the very first day of it's opening

  • We have done multiple events for the branding and stability of the Outlet from day one
  • 5.5 billion for the fiscal year 2019-2020 and 4.72 billion for the fiscal year 2021-202

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Cleared all audits (BSA, COYLE AUDIT) with exceptional results (all above 95%) in last 1 year and 10 months
  • Nominated and chosen as Manager of the Month for exceptional revenue and GSA scores.
  • Maintained all Guest Voice scores above 83% against the budget of 76% YTD
  • Last year, three of my associates were promoted to executive positions under my supervision.

KEY TASKS HANDLED

  • Operations and Planning
  • Training team for various audits like-BSA, ISRA, and COYLE, which are very important for the organization
  • kept the restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
  • Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

Supervisor Food & Beverage Service

The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
Jaipur
01.2016 - 09.2018


  • Obtained a 100% LQA score during the audit conducted by LQA Company in Rajwada Bar (summer audit) for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018.
  • Obtaining 95% and 86% LQA scores during drinks service audits conducted by LQA Company in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
  • Had a major contribution in successfully maintaining 94.58% NPS for the financial year 2016–2017 of the department, which was the best among all the Oberoi hotels across the globe.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed a training manual to use for reference.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Successfully completed Executive Development program (EDP) which is conducted by OCLD

Food & Beverage Service Assistant

The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
07.2013 - 01.2016

Professional Achievements

  • Successfully completed the OCLD supervisory development program (SDP).
  • Certified departmental trainer (CDT) by OCLD.
  • Competed in MONIN Cup 2016 Regional round Delhi, NCR
  • Participated in various wine tasting and cocktail making training sessions
  • Participated in personality development training conducted by OCLD
  • Completed online course Burgundy short course and bar professional course by Lobster ink

Trainings attended

  • Moet Hennessy portfolio training by Rohan Jelkie
  • American whiskey Mixology and appreciation seminar on the nuances & subtleties of Bourbon &
  • Tennessee whiskeys
  • Brindco wine academy training by WSET LVL4 certified trainer
  • Hotel training workshop on basic interpersonal skills by OCLD
  • Obtained a 97% LQA score during the audit at Suryamahal Restaurant, which is conducted by LQA.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

IHM
JAIPUR
07.2010 - 04.2013

Skills

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Timeline

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
02.2023 - Current

Beverage and Restaurant Manager

JW MARRIOTT
08.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Restaurant Manager

JW Marriott
09.2018 - 06.2020

Supervisor Food & Beverage Service

The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
01.2016 - 09.2018

Food & Beverage Service Assistant

The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
07.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

IHM
07.2010 - 04.2013
RAVINDRA BHANDARIAssistant Food And Beverage Manager