Abhinav Bakane
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Manager ringing in 6 years of industry experience, adapting to all aspects of managing food and beverage service. Skilled in effectively directing staff and overseeing operations to ensure optimal productivity and high levels of customer satisfaction. Equipped with a diverse skill-set, conducive to achieving goals. Unshakable dedication to bringing out the best in a restaurant and its employees while taking exemplary care of guests and all their dining needs. Comfortable in fast-paced environment to provide quality service for patrons while effectively mentoring new staff. Moreover, a professional photographer with 10 years of experience specialized in food, interior and architecture photography with latest equipment and technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Operations Manager
Foody Monk Cafe (Bakane Hospitality LLP)
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by implementing new staff training programs and streamlining restaurant operations
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management, menu planning, and portion control
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through regular audits, risk assessments, and staff training sessions.
Head of Public Relations
XOYO Bar & Club (MNV Hospitality LLP)
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and a collaborative work environment
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement
- Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies
- Gathered information of guests and helped them with their feedback for future engagement for the company.
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Monic Caterers Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service
- Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service
- Coordinated day and night shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.
Photo Editor & Management Executive
AshChemie India
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Contributed ideas to marketing campaigns
- Conducted research and analyzing data to identify and define audiences
- Compiling, distributing and presenting ideas, information and strategies
- Reviewing the feed for social media platforms, creating engaging material, taking and editing pictures, posting stories, responding to comments, and developing and executing social media strategy
- Enhanced visual content quality by meticulously editing and retouching images for print and digital publications.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Hospitality Services Management -
Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia09.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography -
Symbiosis School of Photography
Pune, Maharashtra04.2015
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Multitasking
- Staff Management
- Sales
- Digital Photography
Certification
Serving it Right, 2024
Timeline
Restaurant Operations Manager
Foody Monk Cafe (Bakane Hospitality LLP)
06.2021 - 10.2023
Head of Public Relations
XOYO Bar & Club (MNV Hospitality LLP)
12.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Monic Caterers Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2018
Photo Editor & Management Executive
AshChemie India
05.2015 - 10.2016
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Hospitality Services Management -
Douglas College
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography -
Symbiosis School of Photography
Serving it Right, 2024
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