Taranjot Singh
GM- Strategic initiative
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented professional with over 14 years of management expertise in the fullservice hospitality industry. Recognized for a customer-focused approach and a strong drive for performance. Skilled in leading and developing teams, I have successfully implemented various concepts, designed and built kitchen and cafeteria spaces, and consistently addressed customer needs and concerns to enhance service standards, quality, and profitability. My proven ability to excel in multitasking within competitive, fastpaced environments underscores my adaptability and efficiency. Furthermore, I am open to relocation opportunities worldwide.
Results-driven management professional prepared to lead and innovate within this role. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and steadfast commitment to achieving targets. Skilled in leadership, project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
Experienced with business operations, strategic planning, and team leadership. Utilizes innovative approaches to enhance productivity and drive business success. Track record of effective financial management and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
GM- Strategic Initiative
Tobox Venture Pvt Ltd (GoKhana)
03.2024 - Current
- Handling pan India role of events, pop ups, marketing, pantry services and vending service.
- Parallelly working on Kitchen designing, brand and food concept development.
- Event planning and management at pan India level.
- Vendor management.
- Developing the processes for operations.
- Collaborate with HR to build talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Engage with key stakeholders (board members, investors, senior leadership) to align strategic priorities.
- Marketing in the corporate cafeteria.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth.
- Managing pantry services for all pan India clients.
- Managing vending machines services across India.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
- Oversee pilot projects and scalability assessments for new initiatives.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
- Strategic decisions on new client and food court proposals.
- Budgeting for the complete year.
- Kitchen designing and planning.
- Developing new food concepts and recipes.
MANAGER OPERATION
DELOITTE CONSULTING PVT LTD.
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Currently taking care of 90000 employees' cafeteria across 7 locations in India.
- Kitchen-10 (Pan India).
- Vendors- Vendors (Pan India).
- Cafeteria- 12 No (Total seating 10000).
- Vendor Management - Managing multiple vendors.
- Compliance management.
- Managing AMCs and PM for FNB areas.
- Managing the cafeteria operations.
- Setting up and mobilizing new cafeteria and inhouse kitchen.
- Menu engineering.
- Financial analysis and reporting.
- Strategic planning for all leadership visit events.
- Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards as per FSSAI and HACCP.
- Developing processes for kitchen and cafeteria operations.
- Bench marking of best practices in the industry.
- Sustainability practices to control the wastage and add to the firms initiative.(part of Green team).
- Audits for the hotels and guest houses which are empaneled with Deloitte.
- Facing internal and external audits.
- Taking all precautions as per the COVID 19 protocols.
- Compliance tracking of all FNB vendors.
- Identifying and work on the opportunities of optimizing the FNB services.
PROJECT CHEF MANAGER
COMPASS GROUP INDIA SUPPORT SERVICE PVT LTD
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Handling one of the prime client Deloitte.
- Kitchen - 3000 sq ft.
- Staffing - 70+.
- Cafeteria - 1200 seats.
- Planning and Managing the cafeteria operations.
- Sales projection, cost optimization, wastage track.
- Staff management and training.
- Inventory management.
- Hygiene and safety standards as per FSSAI.
- Process implementation.
- Client reporting and management.
- Inventory management.
- Planning and execution of the catering events.
- Cafeteria price negotiations with the client.
- Managing third party vendors.
- Managing MIS and weekly dashboard.
- Facing internal and external F&B audits.
- Customer satisfaction.
BUSINESS MANAGER
ABSOLUTE BARBEQUE
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Restaurant- 200 seating.
- Cuisine - Barbeque, Grill and North Indian.
- Planning and Managing the food and beverage operations.
- Cost optimization, inventory control and managing budgets.
- Staff management and staff training.
- Inventory and cost control.
- Revenue generation.
- Ensuring health, hygiene and safety standards as per FSSAI.
- Customer feedback, satisfaction and problem solving.
- Keeping a track on process adherence.
- Vendor Management and negotiations.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
BARBEQUE NATION
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Restaurant - 160 covers.
- Cuisine- Barbeque, Grill, Pan Asia and North Indian.
- Started my career with Chandigarh Outlet as MANAGEMENT TRAINEE.
- Training is for one year.
- Then continued as the EXECUTIVE CHEF.
- Management of staff.
- Menu planning.
- Maintaining the Hygiene and safety standards.
- Selection of the raw material(perishable and non perishable).
- Food cost.
- Attending meetings with my senior management.
- Purchasing the equipment of kitchen as per my requirements.
- Handling the guest complaints and satisfying them.
Education
Intermediate -
LITTLE SCHOLARS
Kashipur, UttarakhandHigh School - undefined
LITTLE SCHOLARS
Kashipur, UttarakhandB.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Jaipur, Rajasthan 01.2009 - 01.2012
Accomplishments
- Been awarded with the special recognition by the MD of Compass group India.
- Been awarded as the best site 2016-2017 in Bangalore.
- Been applauded and rewarded by Deloitte thrice in 2018-2019 for the performance.
- Received written appreciation by CGO for workplace area in Deloitte in 2019.
Interests
Bike riding
Travelling
Experiencing new cuisines and culture
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. Mukhbain Singh
- Mother's Name: Mrs. Parminder Kaur
- Date of Birth: 03/07/91
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
GM- Strategic Initiative
Tobox Venture Pvt Ltd (GoKhana)
03.2024 - Current
MANAGER OPERATION
DELOITTE CONSULTING PVT LTD.
05.2018 - 01.2024
PROJECT CHEF MANAGER
COMPASS GROUP INDIA SUPPORT SERVICE PVT LTD
07.2016 - 02.2018
BUSINESS MANAGER
ABSOLUTE BARBEQUE
07.2014 - 07.2016
EXECUTIVE CHEF
BARBEQUE NATION
06.2012 - 07.2014
B.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
01.2009 - 01.2012
High School - undefined
LITTLE SCHOLARS
Intermediate -
LITTLE SCHOLARS
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