ABILASH AYYAPPAN
F&B Assistant Manager
Napa,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in cost analysis and inventory management in the food and beverage industry. Skilled at optimizing budgets and ensuring financial efficiency. Collaborates effectively with teams to drive profitability and streamline operations. Passionate about enhancing cost control processes and contributing to overall business success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Management Development Program
Auberge Resorts
Napa, California
06.2024 - Current
- Have been in an engaged intensive leadership program that revolves around the development of operational excellence and moderation of costs while providing guests with an enriching experience
- Strategic insights created regarding food and beverage operations have contributed to improving efficiency and revenue growth
Management Intern
Marriott Riviera Hotel Porte de Monaco
Monaco , Pennsylvania
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Gained practical exposure to high-end hospitality service and operations
- Assisted in running the day-to-day food and beverage operations for seamless guest experiences
- Participated in inventory management and cost control efforts to maintain profitability
Bartender
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub and Restaurants
Paris, Il De France
10.2022 - 04.2023
- This guarantees consumer satisfaction and repeat business through great bar services
- Oversaw inventory and stock levels, preventing waste and ensuring optimal supply in good time
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Assistant Manager
Freshly Made Restaurant
Chennai., Tamil Nadu
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Day-to-day operations of the restaurant were led in compliance with high service standards and in satisfying customers
- Cost-saving measures were put in place, reducing operational expenses by 15%
- The training and supervision of the staff led to an improvement in service efficiency by 25%
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Bartender & BARISTA
Hotel Robinson Noonu
Male, Mafushi
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Authored bar and cafe control along with beverage quality service
- Improved inventory management thus decreasing discrepancy under cost efficiency
- Provided personalized service to advance guest experience
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Guest Service Supervisor
Green Park Hotels
Chennai., Tamil Nadu
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored the operation of a front-of-house for complete customer satisfaction
- Supervised bar inventory and reduced ordering shortages
- Trained and organized operational service teams to boost guest experience and efficiency
- Mentored junior staff members on company policies and best practices leading to consistent levels of high-quality service delivery.
Internship
Hyatt Chennai
Chennai., Tamil Nadu
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked to remain punctual, reliable, and flexible
Education
MBA - Hotel and Tourism Management
Aim Paris
PARIS 01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Srm University
CHENNAI,INDIA 01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Canvas Proficiency
Project Management Systems
Food and beverage operations
Creative Problem Solving
Workforce Development Expertise
Effective Cost Planning
Workflow coordination
Menu development
Staff Scheduling
Websites
Accomplishments
- Customer Satisfaction Increase, Led team to achieve 20% increase in customer satisfaction within 6 months.
- Cost-saving Measures, Implemented cost-saving measures reducing operational costs by 15% in one year.
- Inventory Efficiency Boost, Managed inventory discrepancies down to 5%, improving operational efficiency by 10%.
- Staff Training Success, Trained 30 staff members, resulting in 25% improvement in service delivery.
Certification
[WSET], [GRAPE EXPECTATIONS]
Timeline
Management Development Program
Auberge Resorts
06.2024 - Current
Management Intern
Marriott Riviera Hotel Porte de Monaco
04.2023 - 09.2023
Excel Associate
01-2023
Bartender
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub and Restaurants
10.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Manager
Freshly Made Restaurant
01.2022 - 07.2022
MBA - Hotel and Tourism Management
Aim Paris
01.2022 - 01.2024
[WSET], [GRAPE EXPECTATIONS]
07-2020
Bartender & BARISTA
Hotel Robinson Noonu
02.2019 - 09.2021
Guest Service Supervisor
Green Park Hotels
06.2017 - 11.2018
Internship
Hyatt Chennai
06.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Srm University
01.2014 - 01.2017