Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Ramchandra  Basnet

Ramchandra Basnet

Summary

A passionate F&B Service Manager with over 14 years' experience in hospitality industry, its working practices, recruitment, payroll, manning, budgeting, conditions of employment and diversity workforce. Having a track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability whilst maintaining high standards of food and service, and also presenting a positive and fashionable image of the business around the F&B outlets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

F&B Service Manager

Banana island Resort Doha by Anantara
11.2021 - Current

5-star ultra-luxury resort with 141 keys mostly comprising on 2-, 3- and 5-bedroom villas including 8 outlets and meeting rooms. Mostly leisure clientele from Middle East and Europe.

Leading a team of 80 F&B professionals from a multitude of different of nationalities.

  • Responsible for smooth functioning of the F&B Outlets, meeting rooms, in room dining, and a team of 80 service professionals.
  • Maintaining standards of food & beverage quality and guest service quality.
  • Coach, train, and manage employees wit resorts organizational structure.
  • P&L analysis and reviews
  • Achieving budgeted revenues & expenses and maximize profitability related to the food & beverage department.
  • Increase guest satisfaction by delivering improved product through employee development, job engineering, and quality image.
  • Ensure compliance with business operations and legal regulations.
  • Market the food & beverage outlets, develop and manage the implementation of menus, promotions, displays, decorations, and presentations within corporate guidelines to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives.
  • Implement & manage all company programs to ensure compliance with SOPs etc.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

Restaurant Manager

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
08.2015 - 10.2021

5-star ultra-luxury resort with 141 keys mostly comprising on 2-, 3- and 5-bedroom villas including 8 outlets and meeting rooms. Mostly leisure clientele from Middle East and Europe.Responsible for smooth operation of high volume F&B outlet and also responsible for effectively developing, managing and leading the restaurant team to provide excellent service.

  • Achieved LQA score in assigned restaurant by 98% in Breakfast & 92% in Dinner operations.
  • Achieved assigned restaurants ranking in TripAdvisor of ranks #1 & #3.
  • Closely worked on departmental budget goals by maintaining profits through increased sales revenue and efficient cost expenditure.
  • Accurately forecasted business demands to ensure efficient staffing & food production.
  • Worked with hotel management to develop & execute plans and actions for marketing of restaurant.
  • Efficient scheduling of associates in outlet, and accurate supervision.


Restaurant Manager

The Cove Rotana Resort
01.2012 - 08.2015

luxury resort offers 349 stylish rooms and 39 luxurious villas with one, two, or three bedrooms. Total of eight outlets for dining experiences. Led a team of 30+ staff members across bars, pool bars, beach bars, and all-day dining venues, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service.

  • Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
  • Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.
  • Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of all involved parties.
  • Minimized loss & misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision & staff training.
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
  • Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.

Restaurant Manager

Gokarna Forest Resort
01.2011 - 01.2012

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2009 - 12.2010

Restaurant Captain

Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2007 - 01.2010

Waiter

Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2005 - 06.2007

Waiter

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
06.2004 - 01.2005

Apprentice

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
06.2003 - 06.2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University, Kathmandu Nepal
11.2022

GED -

Minor Hotels(Wavelength Learning Journey), Doha, Qatar
05.2019

GED -

FMEDGE(Advanced Diploma In Hospitality), Doha, Qatar
07.2018

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Quality Control
  • Interview & Selection
  • Cost Control & Departmental Profit
  • Strong leadership and team management
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal
  • Financial acumen and budget management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Ability to adapt to diverse environments and handle pressure

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 21st July 1982

Nationality: Nepal

Passport: Nepal

Marital Status: Married

Language Skills: Fluent English, Fluent Hindi, Conversational Arabic

Health: Great health; Non-Smoker

Skype ID: basnet26


Accomplishments

    · Successfully handled the F&B operations during the high-profile FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, catering to a large number of guests, including VIPs and international visitors

    . Positioned 3 restaurants in the top 10 on TripAdvisor in Qatar at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara.

    · Timeout award for best Arabic Restaurant Qatar.

    · Timeout award for best Brunch in Qatar.

    · Fact dining award for best al fresco restaurant in Qatar.

    . Fact dining award for best Indian restaurant in Qatar.

    · leader of the Quarter.


References

Ishtiaq Ahmed Rashie , Director of Food & Beverage , Sandals Grande Antigua, +1268736-3660, Ishtiaq.rashie@grp.sandals.com


Ian Minnis , Executive Chef, Kitchen, Minor Group of Hotels, Banana Island Resort, +9743996590, iminnis@anantara.com

Timeline

F&B Service Manager - Banana island Resort Doha by Anantara
11.2021 - Current
Restaurant Manager - Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
08.2015 - 10.2021
Restaurant Manager - The Cove Rotana Resort
01.2012 - 08.2015
Restaurant Manager - Gokarna Forest Resort
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2009 - 12.2010
Restaurant Captain - Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2007 - 01.2010
Waiter - Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers
06.2005 - 06.2007
Waiter - Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
06.2004 - 01.2005
Apprentice - Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
06.2003 - 06.2004
Indira Gandhi National Open University - Bachelor of Arts, Tourism And Travel Management
Minor Hotels(Wavelength Learning Journey) - GED,
FMEDGE(Advanced Diploma In Hospitality) - GED,
Ramchandra Basnet