Himanshu Kapoor
Yule,Florida
Summary
Experienced catering professional skilled in leading large-scale events, coordinating teams, and delivering top-quality service. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, cost control, and collaborating closely with clients. Proven track record of ensuring seamless execution and exceeding customer expectations. Results-oriented individual with a passion for creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Omni Hotels & Resorts
11.2024 - Current
- Manage Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams, driving exceptional guest experiences while achieving operational and budgetary goals
- Manage daily food and beverage operations, ensuring strict compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures
- Train and mentor a globally diverse team, including employees on J1 and H2B visa programs, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth
- Optimize operational efficiency by effectively managing food and labor costs
- Champion workplace safety as the designated Safety Ambassador, ensuring a secure environment for staff and guests
- Coordinate seamlessly with banquet kitchens & cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding food and beverage services for events
Catering Events Lead
The Chef’s Garden
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Plan, coordinate, and execute catering events from start to finish and ensure the highest quality of product and service throughout
- Develop effective presentations, display strong understandings, expertise
- Organize banquet, kitchen, service staff & arrangements for event
- Deliver appropriate catering menus by collaborating with clients & chefs
Banquet Lead Cook
Hilton Bayfront
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw corporate & private events 900 - 4500 people.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Catering Events Lead
Herb & Wood Restaurant
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked with celebrity chef Brian Malarky
- Managed catering events 100-500 people
- Lead a team of 25 cooks, Collaborated with clients on site
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
Catering Operations Manager
Hari Curry
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Successful Management of Indian Cuisine Catering Business.
- Lead training, scheduling, and supervising of team members from the catering department.
- Monitor food & beverage orders produce daily sales & accounts receivable.
- Monitor customer service feedback and develop standards of service that are shared with the catering team.
- Assist with menu pricing strategies for optimizing cost and control.
- Develop and maintain positive client relationship.
- Handled payment collection and payroll of 21 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
04.1991
Associates - undefined
Business Accounting
04.1988
Skills
- Menu Development
- Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Vendor Relations
- Negotiation
- Food Safety
- Compliance
- Adaptability
- Crisis Management
- Menu development
Personal Information
Title: Food & Beverage Professional
Cuisines
- Indian
- Mediterranean
- Italian
- Pizza
- Mexican
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Omni Hotels & Resorts
11.2024 - Current
Catering Events Lead
The Chef’s Garden
01.2024 - 11.2024
Banquet Lead Cook
Hilton Bayfront
02.2021 - 12.2023
Catering Events Lead
Herb & Wood Restaurant
01.2019 - 08.2022
Catering Operations Manager
Hari Curry
08.2015 - 01.2019
Associates - undefined
Business Accounting
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
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