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Yogesh Kataria
Catering Manager
Mumbai,MH
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Summary
Dynamic Catering Manager skilled in menu planning, event coordination, and client negotiations. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction while managing staff training and optimizing inventory management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
Jiva Hospitality (City Hut Family Dhaba)
Shillong, Meghalaya
04.2022 - Current
- Managed end-to-end catering and event operations, delivering seamless, high-quality service for corporate and social functions
- Handled client consultations and negotiations, translating event requirements into premium dining experiences
- Designed and finalized custom menus in coordination with culinary teams, balancing guest preferences, presentation, and cost control
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure quality products and services while optimizing budgets
- Planned and executed event logistics, including staffing, setup, service flow, and post-event evaluations
- Led catering teams through pre-event briefings, ensuring service standards, timelines, and brand expectations were met
- Maintained strict cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards across all event venues
- Managed inventory planning and stock control to support large-scale events and minimize wastage
- Generated Excel-based sales, cost, and performance reports to track event profitability and operational efficiency
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction
Restaurant Manager
Jiva Hospitality (City Hut Family Dhaba)
Shillong, Meghalaya
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Led day-to-day restaurant operations delivering refined, personalized guest experiences aligned with luxury brand service standards
- Oversaw front-of-house leadership, including reception, reservations, guest welcoming, seating flow, and VIP guest handling
- Resolved guest feedback and service recovery situations with a guest-first, brand-aligned approach, ensuring high satisfaction scores
- Supervised, trained, and motivated service teams through daily briefings, coaching, and performance monitoring
- Maintained exceptional grooming, hygiene, and cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with HACCP and brand SOPs
- Collaborated closely with culinary teams to ensure menu consistency, quality control, and timely service delivery
- Controlled inventory, food cost, and wastage, supporting profitability without compromising guest experience
- Prepared operational and performance reports using Excel for management review and strategic planning
- Ensured the restaurant ambience, layout, and presentation consistently reflected luxury dining expectations
Education
BBA - Bachelors in Business Administration
Jankidevi Public School
Mumbai 05-2021
Bcom
HR College of Commerce & Economics
Mumbai02-2018
Skills
- Menu planning
- Event coordination
- Client negotiations
- Staff training
- Vendor management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Event planning proficiency
- Catering management
- Table setting
- Menu tastings
- Menu pricing
- Resource allocation
- Food presentation
- Portion control
- Menu supervision
- Menu design
- Communication
- Profit and loss
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Catering Manager
Jiva Hospitality (City Hut Family Dhaba)
04.2022 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Jiva Hospitality (City Hut Family Dhaba)
04.2018 - 06.2022
BBA - Bachelors in Business Administration
Jankidevi Public School
Bcom
HR College of Commerce & Economics