Ashwin Pinto Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mysore, Karnataka,India

FUNCTIONS COORDINATOR in the Venues and Hospitality Directorate1. Involved in the planning, organization and Coordination of various Functions, Events, Conferences and Catering Facilities within the Aspire Zone (Khalifa Stadium, Hamad Aquatic Center, Indoor halls) 2. Involved in Preparing Manuals ,Procedure & Policies for Khalifa Stadium.3. Responsible for the smooth and effective operations of all catering outlets within the Venues 4. Developing and implementing all policies, procedures and code of conduct which work as a guiding tool for the food and beverage department.5. Supervising and monitoring activities of stadium staff and contractors at the venue.6. Coordinating and attend meetings with clients for their needs during various functions and set ups 7. To establish a good rapport with clients by maintaining good customer relationship at all times.8. To liaise with the Master caterer during events on scope of service and quality of food and beverage items.

1. Involved in the planning, organization and Coordination of various Catering Facilities for Doha Asian Games 20062. Responsible for the smooth and effective operations of all catering outlets within the Non Competition Venues (apartment towers-media client groups)3. Implementing various policies and procedures for Catering Functional Area 4. Conducting Training Programs for the Volunteers pertaining to catering

1. Pre Opening Team of the hotel and Food and Beverage Outlets2. Conducting Food and Beverage Training Programs for the Pre- opening staff 3. Involved in planning, coordination and organizing various functional areas and outlets4. Preparation of staff roasters, assigning duties to staff and handling different guest complaints5. Preparing various Promotions and special meal package for the outlet

November 2001 – December 2002 JUMEIRAH HOSPITALITY (Jumeirah International Group)Dubai, U.A.EBANQUET COORDINATOR1. Involved in planning, coordination and organizing various indoor and outdoor banquet events 2. Coordinating and meeting Clients needs for various functions and set ups 3. Events like Meeting and Conferences, Desert Safari, Royal Weddings, Gala Dinners, Palace Functions, Horse Races & Private Functions.

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANGER – (Maitre D’hotel) 1. Coffee Shop / Fish Restaurant/Club House / Sports Café 2. Involved and gained invaluable experience in Banquets and International events for which Jebel Ali Hotel caterers.• DESERT SAFARI’S - DUBAI WORLD CUP SAFARI• GALA DINNERS• GOLF TOURNAMENTS - CHALLENGE MATCH, DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC• HORSE RACE’S / PRIVATE FUNCTIONS• ROYAL WEDDINGS / PALACE FUNCTIONS/ IN- HOUSE CONFERENCEISO 9002 / DEPARTMENTAL TRAINER• Prepared and Developed the ISO 9002 DEPARTMENT MANUAL FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATION.• Actively involved in Department Training Programs, Organizing on the job training programs with all levels of staff.

Business Management, Hotel Managemnt, A

Hsc, Commerce

Completed a Apprentice Course in Hotel Management from the TAJ GROUP OF HOTELS, MUMBAI Completed a Computer Course in MS - Office.

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