• Total 19+ years functional experience in day to day management of hotel and its staff with commercial accountability for planning, organizing and directing all hotel services, including front office, banqueting and housekeeping. • Nearly 9 years of experience in Strategic Planning, Food Production, Guest Servicing & F & B Service Operations• Proven track record of developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning & implementing effective control measures to reduce running costs of the units• Functional expertise in managing the production operations with key focus on bottom line profitability • Proficient in managing menu planning, inventory management and maintenance of a hygienic environment in kitchen• An enterprising leader with proven dexterity in leading personnel towards accomplishment of a common goal.CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic Planning & Control• Setting up and managing production operations with a view to achieve business objectives • Planning day-to-day strategies, budgets, production schedules, along with resource allocation for optimum outputFood Production & Process Enhancement • Monitoring the quality of food products during the entire production process• Identifying assignable and chronic causes for eliminating wastages while enhancing hotel efficiency and productivityKitchen Operations• Ensuring profitability of operations for all aspects of restaurant to ensure compliance with quality/ hygiene standards• Interacting with the operating staff for ensuring upkeep of restaurant and kitchen equipment in perfect orderClient Servicing• Ensuring high quality services, resulting in guest delight & optimum resource utilization for maximum service quality• Closely interacting with in-house and potential guests and customizing the product and services accordingly