Detail oriented individual with 6 years plus of work experience in different line of work. Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms, excellent customer service, analytical thinking, research and management skills. Proficient in MS Office. Efficient in performing the administrative and front desk tasks of office work. Fluent in English, Hindi and basic Fijian.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Club 57 Bistro by Ramada
04.2023 - 12.2023
Control and direct food preparation process and any other relative activities
Engaging food/product marketing
Monitoring and controlling stock levels
Oversee general kitchen operations.
Regional Business Development Team Lead
GoFiji Pte Ltd
Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
Build relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs
Creating sales forecast and actively working towards reaching them
Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients
Researching prospective accounts in target markets.
Chef De Partie
Bonefish Restaurant
- Current
Daily line check of all work stations
Preparing sauces / bases for specific dishes
Ensuring and checking all prep has been done before service
Pitching new ideas
Ordering stocks for the allocated work station
Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.
Operations & Marketing Manager
The Rustic Table
10.2019 - 01.2023
Ensure that the area of the restaurant that customers interacted is organized, clean, calm and as quiet and relaxing as possible for guests
Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
Coordinate with and assisted fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant
Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as buffets for private or company parties or receptions, and negotiated details of arrangements with clients
Provide guests with menus and answering any initial questions in regard to the menu
Assign guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of orders
Engage with guests to ensure they're happy with food and service
Respond to complaints and help resolve them
Answer phone calls, taking reservations and answering questions
Marketing Manager: Set up attractive promotion campaigns to raise sales volume
Develop media plans and seek for new media opportunities to ensure effectiveness of communication
Work with the purchasing team and finance to conduct value analysis and ensure a favorable cost of goods ratio to sales through a cost implement project
Liaise with suppliers on joint promotions
Ensured company sales target per week is met
Arrange meeting with new clients
Promote company growth via social media platform, digital marketing, respond to questions
Design business strategies to engage new clients
Meet debtors in person, thoroughly explain the situation and the outcome if there is no form of payment arrangement in place.
Business Development Team Lead
Free soul Real Estate Development Co Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2017
Establish and maintain constructive business relationship with clients
Act as a point of contact within the department during the period of implementation of new processes and services
Responsible for revenue targets
Identify new business development opportunities and take accountability for and manage project evaluations.
Education
Public Relations & Journalism - undefined
Fiji National University
Commercial Cookery & Basic Baking - undefined
Service Pro Fiji
Fiji School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Rampur College
Pre-School till Year 8 - undefined
Vashist Muni Memorial Primary School
Skills
Experience in Written and Verbal Communication
Expert in Customer Service with Professional Phone Etiquette
Experience in Multitasking and Prioritizing
Dependable, Ability to Work under Pressure, able to Adapt and Attention to Detail with Problem Solving skills depending on the situation