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KIRAN KADAM

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

A highly motivated collaborative leader, passionate about Food and Beverage and Customer Service industry, looking for a new and challenging role in an energetic team environment.

Progressive career in different areas of hospitality and customer services with excellent leadership and strong organizational skills. A hustler with a desire to learn and an endlessly positive attitude.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

The Club and Dutton’s, Lounge, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Calgary, AB
07.2022 - Current

Provide an accurate account of all classifications of beverage inventories and calculate cost of sales;

∙ Conduct one-on-ones with the staff and management team to provide feedback on a regular basis;

∙ Provide a monthly variance report relating to the current profit and loss statements; ∙ Place orders for nonperishable supplies (linen, stationary & computer supplies); ∙ Supervise the execution of elevated Food and Beverage Services and Fan experience within the

Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge in the Scotiabank Saddledome and East Suites at McMahon Stadium;

∙ Responsible for the generation of financial reconciliation of events, end of night daily sales summary reporting and the resolution of credit card and billing discrepancies;

∙ Ensure the implementation of nightly and month end inventory reconciliation is adhered to and calculates cost of sales;

∙ Work with IT team in relation to Point of Sale to include maintenance of the system and general updating in coordination with System Administrator;

∙ Actively research, develop and execute both the Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge for business opportunities;

∙ Coordinate the ordering of all required inventory and supplies with the Warehouse and Director, Restaurants equipment supplies;

∙ Constantly monitor staff levels, adjusting labor as required, optimizing customer service and labor cost control;

∙ Attend weekly department meetings;

Administration of payroll for all employees within the Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge; ∙

Manager, Customer and Tenant Services

REEF (Impark)
Calgary, AB
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed and motivated team of eight employees to be productive and engaged in work
  • Maintained highest standard of customer service by assisting customers in-person and over the phone at Calgary office
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with new and existing accounts in core downtown
  • Conducted one on ones with the CSRs and Site Managers to provide feedback

Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
Calgary, AB
11.2017 - 06.2020
  • Managed food and beverage retail operations for two post-secondary campuses in downtown Calgary;
  • SAIT Culinary Campus and The Tastemarket by SAIT
  • Implemented and delivered formal training on new tools such as POS, payroll system, and payment terminals
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with SAIT alumni, service providers, vendors, and local businesses surrounding the campus to support the business activities
  • Built and maintained customer database
  • Planned menus and events suitable to the targeted demographic
  • Generated new revenue streams through organizing in-house events such as bake sales, monthly breakfast, and pop-up events
  • Responsible for employee succession planning, end-to-end recruitment, and training of the newly hired unionized employees
  • Led and managed a high-performing team of 40 plus employees
  • Responsible for employee development, training, coaching, employee retention practices, and performance management
  • Managed catering operations for two outlets with consistent growth in catering sales 2

Assistant General Manager

Double Zero Pizza, Concorde Entertainment Group
Calgary, AB
05.2014 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for managing operations and providing one-of-kind service experience while ensuring the profitability of the venue
  • Led and managed a team of 50 employees while maintaining targeted payroll costs
  • Responsible for staff scheduling
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with large box retailers in the mall such as Hudson
  • Bay, Sports Check, and Apple store to support the restaurant events and promotional activities
  • Conducted performance management and provide continuous coaching with feedback
  • Performed HR and other administrative tasks such as recruitment including interviews, assist new hires with initial setups, health and safety orientation for new hires, disciplinary actions
  • Planned and executed group reservations, and in-house events for up to 200 people
  • Active participation in marketing events to promote the brand

Guest Services Lead

Marriott Gateway on
Niagara Falls, ON
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Provided concierge service over the phone to meet guest requirements such as information about local attractions, restaurant recommendations, travel arrangements, etc
  • Answered phone calls professionally and courteously in the ‘At Your Service’ call department
  • Managing service calls volume and effectively allocating duties to the respective departments
  • Monitored all special or VIP guests/group requests and tried to accommodate the same
  • Communicated needs and requirements of long-stayers with other departments
  • Ensured guest needs are taken care of and followed high service standards

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mumbai Times/Chote Nawab
New York, NY
11.2009 - 06.2012
  • Performed operations during assigned shifts, looked after the overall management and HR administrative tasks for two food and beverage outlets
  • Trained new hires and existing staff on service excellence
  • Built and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders

Front Office Supervisor

Hotel Saranac
Saranac Lake, NY
10.2008 - 10.2009

Senior Sales Executive

Best Western The Pride Hotel
Pune, India
06.2007 - 10.2008

Education

Learning Courses Social Media and Content Distribution -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Organizational Behavior - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Hospitality Manager (American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) Workplace Emotional Intelligence - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Respect in the Workplace Certification The Ultimate Host - City of Calgary First Aid and Fire Captain - undefined

QUALIFICATION - Tourism Management- Business

Niagara College

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

University of Pune

Bachelor - Hotel & Tourism Management Studies, Management

University of Mumbai

Skills

  • Tools and Software
  • Banner 9
  • Microsoft Office/Excel
  • PeopleSoft
  • SAP/ERP
  • Team Leadership
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Account Management and Updating
  • Contract Development and Management

Timeline

General Manager

The Club and Dutton’s, Lounge, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
07.2022 - Current

Manager, Customer and Tenant Services

REEF (Impark)
11.2021 - 06.2022

Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
11.2017 - 06.2020

Assistant General Manager

Double Zero Pizza, Concorde Entertainment Group
05.2014 - 11.2017

Guest Services Lead

Marriott Gateway on
04.2013 - 04.2014

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mumbai Times/Chote Nawab
11.2009 - 06.2012

Front Office Supervisor

Hotel Saranac
10.2008 - 10.2009

Senior Sales Executive

Best Western The Pride Hotel
06.2007 - 10.2008

Learning Courses Social Media and Content Distribution -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Organizational Behavior - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Hospitality Manager (American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) Workplace Emotional Intelligence - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Respect in the Workplace Certification The Ultimate Host - City of Calgary First Aid and Fire Captain - undefined

QUALIFICATION - Tourism Management- Business

Niagara College

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

University of Pune

Bachelor - Hotel & Tourism Management Studies, Management

University of Mumbai
KIRAN KADAM