A dynamic, innovative and energetic professional with 4.5+ years of multinational experience in the hospitality industry 🇮🇳🇰🇼🇺🇸.
Skilled in Food and Beverage, Restaurant management, Training & Development, Client Relationships Management, Cost Controls / Profitability management.
Recognized for ability to communicate effectively with guests from diverse cultures at all levels. Proven abilities to build loyal and repeat clients through understanding individual needs.
Dedicated team player adept at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals.
Hookah Lounge + Kitchen Manager
Saaya, Deep Ellum, Dallas
(Jan 2024) – Present)
• Manage daily operations of the hookah lounge and kitchen, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee staff training, inventory, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate on menu development and drive revenue through events and promotions.
• Address customer feedback and optimize operational efficiency.
Working under restaurant / outlet
*Centric Grille and Bar
American - mexican & continental cuisne.
*Room service (400 rooms)
*Marriott Club ( American , continental and mexican)
(lounge bar and restaurant)
Worked with the restaurant & cuisines.
* Lamar International Restaurant
Cuisine: International
* El Publico South American Cuisine
Cuisine : Brazilian Churrascaria with a twist of South
American Cuisines
* Shisha Cafe
Serving the best shisha/hookah in a traditional
and vintage
Style of middle east 🇰🇼
*Library Café
Cuisine : continental
Worked with the 2 properties of Radisson Blu in Kaushambi Delhi NCR
Restaurants and outlets worked with.
* Rooftop ADD and Indian cuisine 120 covers
* Skyline Bar (speciality bar )
* Sky grill open air restaurant
* Banquets 30000 sq feet
* IRD 145 & 180 rooms
* Banquet 2 45000 sq feet
* Sultan ADD 144 covers
* The Great kabab factory 86 covers
* Brewhouse microbrewery 104 covers
*Lust Bar 48 covers
*Lust by the pool cafe 36 covers
*Cakewalk Pastry shop
Industrial Exposure Training
Star ⭐️ Intern with the Marriott International.
Intern under the core departments for the tenure of 6 months.
F&B service (speciality)
* Latest recipe ADD (multi-cuisine)
* Room service 126 Rooms
# Banquets, Lawn and Halls
: Amer Lawns Lawn 1500 to 2250 pax
: Amer Ballroom Hall 300 to 450 pax
: Amer Ballroom & Diwan-E-Aam Hall 400 to 600 pax
: Aravali 01 Lawn 100 to 150 pax
: Aravali 02 Lawn 100 to 150 pax
: Diwan-E-Khas Hall 100 to 150 pax
: Aravali Rom Hall 80 to 150 pax
: Pool Side Area Hall 70 to 150 pax
F&B production
Housekeeping
Front office
Sales and Marketing
Procurement.
Human Resource and Management.
Here’s a list of skills relevant for a Food and Beverage and Hookah Lounge Manager:
Operational Management
Team leadership and staff training
Inventory management and cost control
Vendor and supplier negotiations
Compliance with health and safety regulations
Event planning and execution
Customer Service
Exceptional guest relations and conflict resolution
Enhancing customer experiences and feedback management
Ability to tailor service to diverse clientele
Food & Beverage Expertise
Menu planning and collaboration with chefs/bartenders
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Beverage pairing and mixology basics
Hookah preparation and maintenance
Business Skills
Budgeting and financial management
Sales analysis and reporting
Marketing and promotional strategies
Time management and multitasking
Technical Knowledge
Familiarity with POS systems and inventory software
Understanding hookah operations (equipment, flavors, and troubleshooting)
Interpersonal Skills
Strong communication and problem-solving
Team-building and fostering collaboration
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission