David Jose Vadakkan
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Meticulous food and beverage professional bringing in-depth knowledge on restaurant and event operation acquired over 5 years of experience with multiple brands. Well-versed in exceeding client expectations while delivering quality experiences within timeline and budget constraints for maximum productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Managed budgeting and invoicing for both large and small-scale events.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase the revenue.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing and food production teams on timelines, and supplies to meet the guest requirements.
- Worked with human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives and training procedures.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Bartender
Crowne Plaza
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication and helped in increasing sales to 10 %.
- Organized bar stocks and maintained the bar alone during peak times.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Events Supervisor - BAR
Flair Monsters Events Management
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Attempted to reduce issues and liabilities brought on by consumers' excessive drinking using careful measures
- Checked guests' identity to make sure they met the age restrictions for alcohol sales and service
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced service especially in restaurants and events.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Employee Development Program (EDP)
Marriott International
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Got opportunities of cross exposure in different food and beverage outlets like Bars, Restaurants and Banquets.
- Coordinated implementation of food and beverage services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Partnered with Restaurant Managers to ascertain outlet needs and subsequently provide recommendations.
Guest Service Associate
Marriott International
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Anticipated guest's service needs by asking questions to better understand needs and listening to guest preferences.
- Used Micros software to access daily restaurant and In room dining operations at different points of sales.
- Became a part of food and beverage promotions, festivals and other activities.
Industrial Exposure Trainee
JW Marriott
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently in different departments.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON08.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Hospitality Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON06.2022
Certificate - Master Bartending Course
Flair Monsters Bar And School
Chennai,India03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Hotel Administration
Institute Of Hotel Management (IHMCT)
Trivandrum, India03.2018
Skills
- Micros POS Software
- Oracle Opera Software
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Event Management
- Guest Relations
- Target Oriented
- Multi-tasking
- Menu Knowledge
- Cost control
- Quick Learner
Certification
Smart Serve Certification
WHMIS Certification
Food Handler certification
http:/linkedin.com/davidjose
Timeline
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Crowne Plaza
09.2021 - 02.2023
Events Supervisor - BAR
Flair Monsters Events Management
01.2020 - 03.2020
Employee Development Program (EDP)
Marriott International
12.2018 - 09.2019
Guest Service Associate
Marriott International
06.2018 - 09.2019
Industrial Exposure Trainee
JW Marriott
06.2016 - 10.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Hospitality Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Certificate - Master Bartending Course
Flair Monsters Bar And School
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Hotel Administration
Institute Of Hotel Management (IHMCT)
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