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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Highlights And Qualifications
Honors And Awards
Summary - Objective
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Amit Kumar

Sandy ,Somerset

Summary

To elevate my current experience and knowledge to a higher level by obtaining a demanding and challenging role within a worldwide hotel chain that is committed to excellence.

Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food & Beverage Captain

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa (Dovetail & Co.)
12.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Brought Beverage cost from 38% to 28% within a span of 6 months.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Assistant Pool & Beach Manager

Constance Ephelia
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisting Pool & Beach manager in the overall operation
  • Maintaining the overall cleanliness of beach and pool units
  • Providing training to 30 colleagues for model service
  • Striving to improve the guest and colleagues' satisfaction and maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility
  • Coordinated special events at the beach location, attracting more visitors and generating additional revenue stream guest
  • Increased guest satisfaction through regular maintenance of facilities and cleanliness standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with local businesses, promoting collaboration and mutual support.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, managing budgets effectively to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback aimed at fostering continuous improvement within the team.
  • Provided excellent customer service to visitors, addressing their needs promptly and professionally.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Assistant Maître D

Accor
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Ensuring smooth operation of the restaurant operation
  • Frequent improvement of the service delivery in all areas of the outlet
  • Daily management of the look and feel of the restaurant– ensuring the visual of the product is high class and providing an excellent guest experience
  • Maintaining high staff morale and encouraging the team to share best practices to improve service offerings
  • Involvement in scheduling, payroll & outlet forecast & budget
  • On the floor management, leading from the front line a team of 20 colleagues every day
  • Providing leadership support to other Food & Beverage outlets in maintaining strong relationships with other Outlet leaders and assisting the teams in their absence
  • Regular coaching of team to promote development
  • Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment

Assistant Maître D

Accor
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Scheduling, payroll & outlet forecast & budget
  • Floor management, Colleagues engagement, Revenue management & Health & Safety management
  • Providing leadership support to other Food & Beverage outlets
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.

Restaurant Captain

Accor
04.2013 - 03.2017
  • Successfully Opened Bermuda First Burger Bar having more than 16 different types of Gourmet Burgers along with 'Create your own burger'
  • Train, supervise and schedule colleagues
  • Managed purchasing and inventory control
  • Coordinate with Chef to plan special menu items
  • Monitor compliance with safety, sanitation and food preparation

Restaurant Captain

Accor
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: "The Waterlot Inn" is considered to be the premier fine dining restaurant in Bermuda
  • Achieving AAA Four-Diamond status
  • Assisted in managing of Purchasing and Inventory Control
  • Specializing in eclectic cuisine and serving dinner offerings seven days a week; accommodating up to 140 guests and managing 21 associates
  • Extensive experience in implementation of labor cost control, daily and weekly transactions; assisting Assistant Restaurant manager in preparing weekly payroll
  • Assisting Restaurant manager in Cultivating long term, stable staff with team player philosophies; credited with increasing revenues over the years by increasing customer base and average check
  • Assisting Restaurant manager in Creating, developing and implementing all formalized operational systems and procedures including employee handbook, flow charts, forms, check-lists, server/ bartender/kitchen associate job descriptions and incentive programs
  • Configuring server station charts to assure high degree of cost-efficient customer service
  • The Waterlot Inn is considered to be the premier fine dining restaurant in Bermuda
  • Achieving AAA Four-Diamond status

Food and Beverage Server

Accor
07.2008 - 09.2012

Performed Food & Beverage server duties and responsibilities as per the company guidelines.

Food and Beverage Server

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
09.2007 - 04.2008
  • Opening member of 'Al-Dana' (Seafood Restaurant with unique fresh fish market)
  • Assisted in Lay-out set-up of Restaurant
  • Accommodating 118 guests in the Restaurant and 80 guests in the terrace
  • Responsible for managing the terrace operation with the help of 4 colleagues
  • Successfully Participated in Trail feeding and Training the server

Food and Beverage Server

One&Only Resorts
06.2006 - 08.2007

Food and Beverage Server

Taj Hotels
02.2006 - 06.2006

Food and Beverage Server

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
10.2005 - 12.2005

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
Goa
01.2005

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Financial
  • Inventory management
  • Menu Engineering
  • Food safety
  • Guest relations expertise
  • Exceptional communication
  • Guest complaint resolution
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Complaint handling
  • Restaurant operations
  • Beverage preparation
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler, National Restaurant Association, 05/20, 05/23, 4582433

Highlights And Qualifications

15 Years with 4 Years in Leadership and 4 years in Supervisory level, Achieved forecasted budget (Revenue), Guest satisfaction, Colleague engagement (C.E.S.), & Eco-sure for 3 consecutive years in Leadership role.

Honors And Awards

  • Team of the Quarter, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, 08/08, Successfully Participated in 'Supervisory training development Program'.
  • Watson Labor Management Certification, 08/08
  • Certified Birch Street Procurement & Inventory user, 08/08
  • Train the Trainer Certification, 08/08

Summary - Objective

To elevate my current experience and knowledge to a higher level by obtaining a demanding and challenging role within a worldwide hotel chain that is committed to excellence.

Timeline

Food & Beverage Captain

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa (Dovetail & Co.)
12.2022 - Current

Assistant Pool & Beach Manager

Constance Ephelia
05.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Maître D

Accor
04.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant Maître D

Accor
04.2017 - 03.2019

Restaurant Captain

Accor
04.2013 - 03.2017

Restaurant Captain

Accor
10.2012 - 04.2013

Food and Beverage Server

Accor
07.2008 - 09.2012

Food and Beverage Server

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
09.2007 - 04.2008

Food and Beverage Server

One&Only Resorts
06.2006 - 08.2007

Food and Beverage Server

Taj Hotels
02.2006 - 06.2006

Food and Beverage Server

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
10.2005 - 12.2005
ServSafe Food Handler, National Restaurant Association, 05/20, 05/23, 4582433

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
Amit Kumar