Sumanth Salian
Redmond,WA
Summary
Seasoned hospitality professional with 9 years of proven success managing F&B teams in hotel and restaurant settings. Friendly and engaging team player and leader able to inspire staff to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced restaurant manager passionate about food and beverages. Regularly exceed sales goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
AC Hotel by Marriott
10.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender Shift Manager
Arth -The Indian Bistro
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
Bartender
Kanishka Cuisine of India
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
F&B Service Supervisor
The Oberoi Group
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Increased bar and restaurant efficiency by 40% through strategic operations orchestration, resulting in elevated service standards and customer satisfaction
- Created a cross-training program ensuring staff members were able to perform confidently and effectively in all positions
- Successfully redesigned existing inventory system, ordering and food storage practices, resulting in a decrease in food waste and higher net profits
- Directed bar operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and maintaining high standards of beverage preparation and presentation
- Trained and mentored bar staff on customer service, mixology techniques, and compliance with health and safety standards, enhancing team capabilities and guest satisfaction
- Directed F&B operations with a focus on enhancing service standards, optimizing workflows, and achieving revenue goals through effective team leadership
- Implemented initiatives to elevate guest satisfaction scores by refining service delivery, menu offerings, and ensuring consistent quality across dining experiences
- Created a rotating cocktail menu based on seasonal ingredients, increasing customer interest and repeat visits
- Trained and mentored a team of 6 bartenders, improving service speed and customer satisfaction scores by 15%
Bartender
Barrel Mansion Club
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed cash and inventory, reducing beverage waste and improving profitability by 5%
- Serviced average 150+ customers during peak hours, maintaining accuracy and quality in service
- Developed skills in banquets, in-room dining, and restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery across diverse settings
- Collaborated effectively across Banquets, Commissary, and Rooms Division departments, contributing to operational efficiency and guest satisfaction
Industrial Trainee
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
06.2016 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Hotel Management
Bunt Sangha's RPH College of Hotel Management
Skills
- Banquets Operations
- Cash Management
- Customer Service
- Food & Beverage Management
- Health & Safety Standards
- Hospitality Management
- In-Room Dining Operations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Inventory Management
- Menu Development
- Mixology Techniques
- Poise Under Pressure
- Quality Control
- Restaurant Operations
- Sales Goals Achievement
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Bartender
AC Hotel by Marriott
10.2024 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Arth -The Indian Bistro
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender
Kanishka Cuisine of India
02.2022 - 07.2023
F&B Service Supervisor
The Oberoi Group
06.2018 - 01.2022
Bartender
Barrel Mansion Club
12.2016 - 05.2018
Industrial Trainee
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
06.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Hotel Management
Bunt Sangha's RPH College of Hotel Management
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