Open To Work
ARAVINDAN GANAPATHY
Key West,India
Summary
Accomplished professional with more than 16+ years of remarkable experience Looking for a suitable opportunity that will enable me to utilize my acquired knowledge and skills to contribute to the good will of the establishment with my experience in Facility Management, Banquets & Hotels.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mixologist
Taste of India
2024 - Current
Mixologist
MSC Cruises
2022 - 2024
- Crafted innovative cocktail recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Implemented efficient inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing costs.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality ingredients and timely deliveries.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT WORK OFF-ROLE)
ASK4DELI PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Handling the deli to go café Shell Chennai Fuel stations.
- Trained and mentored high-performing team through regular performance reviews, individual feedback and professional coaching.
- Mobilizing new projects in and outside Tamil Nadu
MANAGER OPERATION
ASK4DELI PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Handling the operations For Deli café Shell Chennai
- Trained and mentored high-performing team through regular performance reviews, individual feedback and professional coaching.
- Oversaw financial management activities, including budget management, accounting and payroll.
ENTERPRUNER
KAVIN’S DOSA CORNER
12.2017 - 06.2019
SR.EXECUTIVE, FOOD & BEVERAGE
JOHN LANG LASALLE
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained safe food handling standards at all times.
- Suggested products to customers based on dietary requests and latest food trends.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering food and drinks depending on the requirement from the vendor partners.
MIXOLOGIST
SAVOY BEACH RESORT
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Maximized customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Managed bookings to optimize team availability.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
MIXOLOGIST
HABTOOR GRAND BEACH RESORT
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Mixed drinks and served wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages for guests.
- Consulted with customers to determine drink and taste preferences, making appropriate recommendations to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and served ordered beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks and cocktails.
HEAD WAITER
WESTIN BEACH RESORT (STARWOOD PROPERTIES)
05.2008 - 10.2011
- Cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses or beverages.
- Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
SENIOR WAITER
RAINTREE (CEEBROS GROUP OF HOTELS)
12.2005 - 11.2007
- Trained junior waiting staff in providing confident and competent customer care.
- Used excellent drinks menu knowledge to offer well-suited wine and cocktail pairings.
WAITER
HOTEL RAJ PARK
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Performed additional tasks to keep dining room running smoothly.
Education
MBA - Tourism & Hospitality Management
UNITED BUSINESS INSTITUTE
03.2013
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering
SRI BALAJI SCHOOL
03.2004
Skills
- Operations monitoring
- Operations experience
- Commercial setting operations
- POS system operations
- Banqueting operations knowledge
- Multi-unit operations management
- Managerial aptitude
- Team Player
Certification
- MAR - 2004
- CIRTFICATION COURSE’S, AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
ACTIVITIES
Have got experiences of working in one of the world’s busiest bar in Dubai and also had worked in Dubai’s best Italian restaurant. Got exposure in all hotel outlets like restaurant, Bar, Fine dining, Resto Bar, Banquets & In room dining as well. And have got experience working in Facility management for JLL for the CTS handling a population of 10 thousand + in Ramanujam IT Park.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeTimeline
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT WORK OFF-ROLE)
ASK4DELI PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2021 - 04.2022
MANAGER OPERATION
ASK4DELI PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2019 - 01.2021
ENTERPRUNER
KAVIN’S DOSA CORNER
12.2017 - 06.2019
SR.EXECUTIVE, FOOD & BEVERAGE
JOHN LANG LASALLE
03.2016 - 10.2017
MIXOLOGIST
SAVOY BEACH RESORT
08.2014 - 12.2015
MIXOLOGIST
HABTOOR GRAND BEACH RESORT
04.2012 - 03.2014
HEAD WAITER
WESTIN BEACH RESORT (STARWOOD PROPERTIES)
05.2008 - 10.2011
SENIOR WAITER
RAINTREE (CEEBROS GROUP OF HOTELS)
12.2005 - 11.2007
WAITER
HOTEL RAJ PARK
08.2004 - 12.2005
MBA - Tourism & Hospitality Management
UNITED BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering
SRI BALAJI SCHOOL
Mixologist
Taste of India
2024 - Current
Mixologist
MSC Cruises
2022 - 2024
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