Pankaj Kumar Email & Phone Number

I am a highly motivated and experienced chef and product development manager. An astute businessman, with an ability to plan strategically to develop a brand and maximize opportunities and profit. I thrive in a diverse and fast-paced management environment. Throughout my career, I have accrued a multitude of skills and attributes that would be an asset to any company. Examples of my work include:  Multiple pre-opening and opening experience in the GCC & India.  Building brands into successful businesses.  Increasing turnover of 55 % from year one to year two highlights my strengths.  Business development by gaining key partnerships with major international brands.  Proven track record of cost control without compromising on quality.  Responsible for recruiting top talent to create teams to future-proof the business. Key focus areas:  Store team portion control and recipe management – practical training with role play and presentations  Wastage control. Target amount will be 1%, this will be achievable once all production and improvements from the central kitchen is implemented  Management of store par levels. Systematic review of all store locations par levels to ensure that they are not over ordering or falling short. To be adjusted according to business demands and time of year  Store ordering, requisitions and receiving of products from the central kitchen. Ensuring that this is being followed as per the workflow and SOP  Central kitchen portioning and packaging – provide support and training regarding the brand specifications for production. Take note of the items being received from the central kitchen that they are consistent with the standards

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  Indian Institute Of Business Management .

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