Vinod Dasari
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven leader with a proven track record of strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional customer service skills. Committed to delivering the highest level of service to customers while fostering a positive work environment for staff. Proficient in food & work safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Organized and reliable candidate adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive outlook, willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Director
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategically sound site plan for the financial year.
- Leading several projects on operational excellence which involves streamlining user facing programs, risk management, auditing and reporting
- Conducted audits for quality control to ensure food & work safety are in place as per the agreed grid.
- Responsible for financial & asset management of a site with over an annual turnover of INR 90+cores
- Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through network participation.
- Monitors the overall site menu development and planning along the site culinary lead.
- Managing one of the worlds largest site with current occupancy of 13500 users, serving over 21,000 meals in a single day
- Responsible for over 552 associates and 12 direct reports who manage 6 cafes, 24 break spaces & 7 kitchens
Operations Manager
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Lead operations for a site with an annual turnover of INR 60+ cores with a team of 362 associates
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Cafe Manager
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Successfully monitored pre consumer food wastage and reduced the same by 20% through establishing connect on per person consumption and weekly meals forecast
- Planned and executed "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" campaign successfully at at site Achieved 40% gender diversity ratio as per set standards
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Assistant Restaurant Manager to Restaurant Manager
Taj Rambagh Palace
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Handled food and beverage operations of All day dining restaurant with an annual turnover of 12 Cr and re-launched a Mediterranean restaurant and lounge bar 'Steam'
- Recruited team for Steam, conducted extensive trainings on sequence of service, menu knowledge and bar skills for them
- Implemented staff training programs to improve service quality and increase employee knowledge of food safety standards.
- Monitored restaurant operations and adjusted schedules to meet peak customer demand.
- Oversaw inventory control practices, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Established rapport with guests through personalized interactions that led to repeat business.
F&B Associate to Assistant Restaurant Manager
Park Hyatt
6 2012 - 12.2015
- Worked as Assistant Restaurant Manager at Italian specialty restaurant and took care of procuring beverages and bar operations
- Participated in Diageo World class 2014
- Worked at All day dining restaurant as F&B associate and Team Leader.
- Demonstrated adaptability through cross-training in various F&B roles, including server, bartender, and host/hostess positions.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean dining environment.
F&B Associate
Ista Hotels
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Started working at All day dining restaurant 'Lido' and was eventually moved to Indian specialty restaurant
- Part of opening team of Modern Indian restaurant 'The Pink Poppadom', with a seating capacity of 90 seats
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, resulting in improved guest experiences and repeat business.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
Education
Bachelor in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata, India06.2010
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Operations management
- Budgeting and resource management
- Team management
- Performance evaluations
- Food safety management
- Hospitality management
- Creativity and innovation
- Sustainability
- Team development
Accomplishments
- Steered 2 large business mobilizations in a year with a user count of 20,000 and a meal count of 30,000 per day
- Managed a team size of over 800 associates and 16 direct reports
- Certified wine sommelier under WSET (The Wine and Spirit Education Trust) level II
- Certified food and beverage departmental trainer
- Created individual development plan for all F&B executives post employee performance appraisals
- Facilitated food team connects with user partners of the building
- Initiated learning and development plan for supervisors and team members as result of which 42 members were elevated to next role for a pre opening site
- Collaborated with entire team during the transition period of off site kitchen operations while in house kitchen was under renovation
- Conceptualized and curated personalized dining experience for leadership team of Google at the comfort of their home
- Organized gala dinner for the event "Le Club des Chefs des Chefs" in which chefs of the top diplomats had participated
- Chosen to represent Taj Hotels & Indian Govt. at the World Economic forum in Davos 2018, this was attended by world leaders and served as personal butler to Shri. Narendra Modi
Certification
FOSTAC certified
First aid certified
On Site Managers Academy by Ingenium- Sodexo
Site Ambassador Development Program- Sodexo
Timeline
Site Director
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
01.2022 - 12.2024
Cafe Manager
Sodexo India Services Private Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Restaurant Manager to Restaurant Manager
Taj Rambagh Palace
01.2016 - 06.2018
F&B Associate
Ista Hotels
08.2010 - 05.2012
F&B Associate to Assistant Restaurant Manager
Park Hyatt
6 2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
West Bengal University of Technology
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