Santosh Kumar Sahoo
Kolkata
Summary
To contribute effectively to the growth of the organization while enhancing my professional skills. I aim to build strong systems, ensure operational accuracy, and support the overall financial efficiency of the hotel through structured controls, analysis, and process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager – F&B; Controls
Novotel Kolkata – Hotel & Residences
08.2024 - Current
- Operational & Control Responsibilities
- - Ensure adherence to SOP across F&B;, Purchase, Stores & Receiving.
- - Monitor daily operations and ensure timely reporting.
- - Investigate variances in inventory, issuing, receiving, and transfers.
- - Finalize and distribute daily & monthly F&B; cost reports.
- - Update and calculate food & beverage recipe costs.
- - Oversee month-end inventory processes.
- Beverage Control Systems
- - Manage ordering, issuing, transfers, par stocks & consumption checks.
- - Reconcile beverage sales vs consumption daily.
- - Maintain accurate bar stock registers & excise records.
- POS & System Management
- - Configure POS menu, pricing, and updates.
- - Ensure accurate entry of requisitions, issues & receiving.
- - Scrutinize bills, voids, discounts & operational exceptions.
- Audit, Compliance & Banquet Reconciliation
- - Perform daily banquet revenue vs consumption reconciliation.
- - Verify BEOs against actual postings.
- - Ensure KOT/BOT billing accuracy.
- - Reconcile special event consumption & sponsorship usage.
- - Report banquet variances.
- Audit & Compliance
- - Perform outlet spot checks, expiry checks & KOT audits.
- - Conduct quarterly & annual inventory of OS&E.;
- - Manage excise compliance, renewals & documentation.
- - Liaison with government authorities.
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- - Month-end closing entries.
- - Cost variance & trend analysis reports.
- - Implement cost-saving initiatives.
- - Stock audits & consumption booking.
- - Menu pricing & margin analysis.
- - Support Director of Finance with MIS & financial insights.
Executive – F&B; Controls
Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru ORR (Techpark Hotel Pvt. Ltd.)
05.2022 - 08.2024
Associate – F&B; Controls
Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru ORR (Techpark Hotel Pvt. Ltd.)
04.2018 - 04.2022
Education
MBA -
Biju Patnaik University
01.2015
Skills
MS Word, MS Excel
MICROS, SYMPHONY, EMC, MC, POS, SAP
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Additional Professional Strengths
- - Strong analytical & numerical skills
- - Excellent understanding of hotel cost control systems
- - Ability to develop SOPs & process enhancements
- - Proactive in identifying operational gaps
- - Strong coordination with Culinary, Purchase & Finance
- - High accuracy & attention to detail
Timeline
Assistant Manager – F&B; Controls
Novotel Kolkata – Hotel & Residences
08.2024 - Current
Executive – F&B; Controls
Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru ORR (Techpark Hotel Pvt. Ltd.)
05.2022 - 08.2024
Associate – F&B; Controls
Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru ORR (Techpark Hotel Pvt. Ltd.)
04.2018 - 04.2022
MBA -
Biju Patnaik University