JOHN VICTOR
Dublin
Summary
Experienced finance and operations professional with 18 years of expertise in F&B cost control planning and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies and implement effective solutions. Proficient in conducting special investigations, policy reviews, research, and detailed analysis to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Anjappar Chettinad Cuisine
Dublin, CA, United States
11.2023 - Current
- Review and update policies
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing, ensuring optimal coverage during peak service times for improved service delivery.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency in daily restaurant operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold food safety standards across all kitchen operations.
Senior Cost Controller
Kaykroo Foodtech LLC
Dubai
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve budget accuracy.
- Developed and implemented cost control systems to streamline operations and enhance profitability.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to ensure alignment with financial projections and reduce waste.
- Prepared detailed reports on variances, forecasting, and budgeting for senior management review.
- Led initiatives to refine pricing strategies based on market trends and competitive analysis.
- Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
F&B Cost Control Manager
HWH Cafes LLC
Dubai
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Prepare F&B COGS report and analyze the variance between Theoretical cost vs Actual cost and highlight cost improvement required areas with strategical report.
- Prepare sales mix report and helping on menu designing and finalizing selling prices.
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
- Review and update policy related to Cost Controls.
- Revenue leakage analysis
Cost Controller
Landmark Group
Dubai
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Stock module implementation. Linking the Recipes with POS for proper stock depletion.
- Training staffs on the stock module.
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Prepare F&B COGS report and analyze the variance between Theoretical cost vs Actual cost and highlight cost improvement required areas with strategical report.
- Prepare sales mix report and helping on menu designing and finalizing selling prices.
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
Territory Cost Controller
Landmark Group
Kuwait
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Stock module implementation. Linking the Recipes with POS for proper stock depletion.
- Training staffs on the stock module.
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Prepare F&B COGS report and analyze the variance between Theoretical cost vs Actual cost and highlight cost improvement required areas with strategical report.
- Prepare sales mix report and helping on menu designing and finalizing selling prices.
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
Cost Auditor
Park Hyatt Chennai
Chennai
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Prepare daily food cost report and circulate to Chefs for corrective action.
- Maintain FL3 register for all the alcoholic beverages.
- Conducting daily inventory for the high cost liquors.
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Auditing the daily transactions for each location and ensure proper inventory movement.
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
Team Leader - F&B Controls
Sky Gourmat Catering Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Prepare F&B COGS report and analyze the variance between Theoretical cost vs Actual cost and highlight cost improvement required areas with strategical report.
- Assisting in Food Sampling for the Airline Staffs and deciding menus and pricing
- Cross verify Airline challans for proper payment
- Conducting stock count for Stores and Kitchen
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
F&B Controls Executive
The Ambassador Sky Chef
New Delhi
12.2007 - 08.2009
- Recipe costing and propose selling prices.
- Prepare F&B COGS report and analyze the variance between Theoretical cost vs Actual cost and highlight cost improvement required areas with strategical report.
- Assisting in Food Sampling for the Airline Staffs and deciding menus and pricing
- Cross verify Airline challans for proper payment
- Conducting stock count for Stores and Kitchen
- Analyze inventory variance reports.
- Analyze wastage report and train the staffs on controlling wastages effectively.
Education
B.Sc - Hotel Management and Catering Science
Bharathidasan University
01.2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Planning and implementation
- Inventory management
- MS office
- Toast, FMC, Sage X3, iScala, Micros, My Inventory
LANGUAGES
English
Tamil
Hindi
Timeline
Operations Manager
Anjappar Chettinad Cuisine
11.2023 - Current
Senior Cost Controller
Kaykroo Foodtech LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023
F&B Cost Control Manager
HWH Cafes LLC
02.2019 - 01.2021
Cost Controller
Landmark Group
10.2017 - 02.2019
Territory Cost Controller
Landmark Group
10.2014 - 12.2017
Cost Auditor
Park Hyatt Chennai
12.2012 - 09.2014
Team Leader - F&B Controls
Sky Gourmat Catering Pvt Ltd
08.2009 - 12.2012
F&B Controls Executive
The Ambassador Sky Chef
12.2007 - 08.2009
B.Sc - Hotel Management and Catering Science
Bharathidasan University